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A photograph of an outdoor ceremony under a white tent canopy with a red-carpeted stage. Several sannyasis in saffron-orange robes stand in the foreground raising lit oil lamps and aarti flames toward a gilded ornate throne on the right, which is draped in yellow and red. Other saffron-clad devotees sit on the stage, and a few people in white clothing kneel on the lower left. Brass lamps and offerings sit on white-covered tables, with loudspeakers and stage lights visible above.

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Outdoor temple-stage aarti under a white canopy: several men in saffron-orange robes stand on a red-carpeted platform raising lit oil lamps and bells toward a gilded deity murti in a golden shrine framed with red and pink floral arches against a yellow backdrop. Devotees in white sit on the floor at the left edge, and a brass elephant figure sits at the lower right.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor ceremony under a white tented canopy on an orange-draped stage. In the foreground, several young men in saffron-orange robes with red shoulder cloths raise brass oil lamps (aarti) toward the stage. On the raised platform, a golden throne stands before a large ornate arch decorated with floral garlands and a trident, with a seated figure in red and white at its centre. Rows of saffron-clad sannyasis sit on white-covered dais with marigold garlands. A small fire pit with flames sits at the lower right near seated devotees. Floral arrangements, pots and balloons decorate the scene, and a few people sit on the lower right in front of a blue-skirted table.2009-01-01Outdoor temple ritual under a white tent canopy with pink draping. Several priests in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand on a red-carpeted platform, raising lit oil lamps and aarti lamps toward a richly decorated golden deity murti and altar with yellow and gold backdrop. Smoke rises from the lamps. A brass elephant figure sits in the foreground, and a few seated devotees in white and orange are visible at the lower left. Visible people include roughly eight to ten priests and devotees.2008-01-01Outdoor temple-style puja under a white tented canopy with red and white stage steps. Several standing sannyasis in saffron-orange robes raise lit oil lamps (aarti) toward an ornate golden deity murti on an elevated stage draped in yellow and pink. A standing figure in orange robes rings a handbell in the foreground. Seated devotees in white and orange sit on the carpeted ground at left, and a brass vessel and golden elephant figurine sit at the lower corners. a person's presence is not clearly confirmed in the image.2008-01-01A photograph of an outdoor pavilion ceremony under a white tent canopy. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stand in a row, holding up lit oil lamps and aarti plates with flames, as the lamps are raised toward the stage. Beyond them, a raised stage covered in red and white cloth, with orange marigold garlands along its edge, holds a richly decorated seat and a golden ornamental arch. Several robed figures in orange sit on the stage around a decorated central throne, with brass trident staffs and flower arrangements nearby. Seated devotees in white and dark clothing watch from the lower right. This appears to be an aarti offering during a puja, with a deity murti or ceremonial seat at the centre of the stage.2009-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white tent during a festival. In the foreground, several young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls raise lit aarti lamps toward the stage. On the right, a large ornate golden throne with a decorated backdrop sits on a red-carpeted dais, flanked by golden tridents. Several seated people in orange robes and devotees in white and red sit along the platform, which is decorated with marigold garlands and flower arrangements. Trident-shaped standards stand along the stage. The scene reflects an aarti offering during a celebration.2009-01-01Outdoor photo of a ceremonial stage under a white tent canopy with pink draping. On a raised golden throne-like seat at right sits a figure in red-orange robes surrounded by garlands, with an ornate gold canopy above. Several standing and seated people in saffron/orange robes attend the stage; one in the foreground at centre-right in orange holds a small brass bell. Seated devotees in white clothing sit on the red-carpeted floor at left, with brass lamps and a gold elephant figure at lower right. The scene resembles a puja with a bell being rung.2008-01-01Outdoor ritual puja under a white tent canopy on a red-carpeted stage. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand in the foreground raising arms and holding ritual objects, while seated devotees in cream and white clothing with orange shawls sit before brass puja vessels, oil lamps and offerings. On the raised platform, a figure in orange robes stands beside a large gold-ornate throne with a gilded arch and elephant-shaped brass decor. Dark gold and yellow backdrop panels frame the stage.2008-01-01A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a white canopy tent at a temple-style stage decorated with yellow, red and white drapery and gold arch motifs. On the raised dais, a seated figure wearing red and gold garments sits on an ornate gold throne beside a brass elephant figure, with attendants in orange and saffron robes around. In the foreground, several people in cream and orange clothing sit on the red-carpeted floor with brass vessels and lamps, while an orange-robed man stands holding a bell near the stage. Brass kalasha pots and an elephant statue are placed along the stage edge.2008-01-01Outdoor festival pavilion with white draped canopy and blue-and-gold patterned side walls. Five men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand in a row raising brass aarti lamps with lit flames overhead, performing a ritual arati. A long white-covered offering table with small oil lamps and offerings runs along the right, and a seated crowd in white and orange clothing watches from both sides. A tall white-and-red draped structure stands at the right edge. Green matting covers the floor.2009-01-01A photograph of an outdoor pavilion stage under a white tented canopy, where several saffron-robed priests in orange dhotis and shawls stand in a row raising lit oil lamps toward a decorated central shrine. The shrine features a golden arch with a circular halo, a deity murti seated on a red-and-gold throne, and white-and-gold draped tables with marigold garlands and brass kalasha vessels. Seated devotees in white and yellow clothing watch from the foreground, with long wooden tables and a green carpet in front of the stage. Loudspeakers hang from the canopy frame.2009-01-01