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Night ceremony at an outdoor stage with a large floral-decorated arch and an ornate gold throne-like structure. A bare-chested priest in an orange-red dhoti stands at the centre holding a ceremonial lamp aloft, a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders. Nearby, people in white and cream dhotis and saris, some with bare upper bodies, sit or kneel in devotion, a woman in golden-yellow sari sits at the right edge, and a woman in a white sari with a floral border kneels in the lower right. Behind them, a seated audience fills tiered stands under string lights, and a screen shows a grid of video feeds. Ritual lamp-lighting and devotional worship appear to be taking place.

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February 24 20172017-02-24Night-time temple festival scene under floodlights, with a large ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with striped white and orange fabric panels. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti stands at the palanquin holding a long ceremonial staff, while another bare-chested priest in a white dhoti works beside him. Women in yellow and white saris and white outfits kneel close to the palanquin, some with long dark plaits, and a woman in a white sari with a floral border stands at the right. Behind them rows of seated devotees fill terraced steps, and a screen at left shows a video feed of many participants. A man in a dark robe with a gold necklace stands near the palanquin, possibly part of the rite. The scene suggests a rathotsavam procession with pada puja performed at the chariot.2017-02-24Night-time outdoor ceremony with a large crowd seated on tiered steps under floodlights. In the centre, a tall shrine decorated with white, orange and green floral arrangements and a Shiva lingam frames a golden throne-like seat. A man with long dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured garment, sits on the golden seat holding a staff, with devotees in white and gold clothing kneeling and folding their hands in front. Attendees in white, cream and saffron clothes sit in rows, some holding brass plates, and a small screen displays footage. Lamps and string lights line the background.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24 +1 copiesNight outdoor ritual at a large festival venue lit by floodlights. A bearded man with long dark hair and a garland of beads sits on an ornate gold throne-palanquin with a golden canopy, set before a huge floral arch of white, orange and maroon flower decoration. Around him devotees sit in rows: several bare-chested young men in white dhotis, women in white and gold-bordered saris and a woman in a cream sari and red shawl, many holding brass trays of fruit and flowers. Some sit on wooden benches while others kneel on the ground. A large screen at left shows a video call grid of participants, and oil lamps and brass vessels sit on the floor. The seated figure appears to be the central honoured figure, identified only by appearance cues and role.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24Night outdoor ceremony at a temple-like venue with stone steps packed with seated devotees in white and saffron. On the right, a large ornate golden throne-like seat with a floral canopy stands beside a bearded man in saffron-red garments and rudraksha malas, holding a microphone and a ceremonial staff, flanked by women in red and gold saris wearing garlands. In the foreground, shirtless men and women in gold-bordered white dhotis and saris sit before a small screen and a laptop on an orange-draped table, with a bearded man in orange-trimmed dhoti seated near it. Floodlights, bunting and a lit ritual setting complete the scene.2017-02-24