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Night-time outdoor ceremony at a stone-stepped tank with many seated devotees on tiered terraces behind. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair and a beard sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat behind a large golden lion-shaped figure, wearing a rudraksha mala and ornate beaded garland, holding a golden staff. Around him, robed priests and women in white and cream saris sit in rows on the edge of the tank holding brass plates of offerings, flowers and lit oil lamps. Garlands of red and white flowers hang at the left, with potted plants below, and a golden kalasha-style pot nearby. Floodlights illuminate the scene.

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Night ceremony beside a water tank at an outdoor temple-style event. A golden lion-shaped seat draped with a leopard-print cloth stands at left, with a long-haired bearded man in dark clothing seated behind it, apparently the central figure. Around the tank, shirtless men in white dhotis wear rudraksha malas and hold brass plates of offerings and lit oil lamps, while women in white and saffron sarees hold lamps and kneel near the water. Potted plants, a brass kalasha and a row of illuminated oil lamps line the stone edge. Tiered stands behind are filled with seated spectators in white, and a flower-garlanded column frames the left edge.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24Night photograph of a temple tank ceremony with a large crowd seated on tiered stone steps and balconies under floodlights. On the left, a seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair, a beard, a leopard-skin seat and a long ceremonial garland of red and white flowers sits beside a golden lion sculpture and a golden peetha. Around the central platform, a line of devotees in white dhotis, several bare-chested, hold brass plates of offerings and lit oil lamps while others in white and saffron-coloured clothing kneel in rows on the water's edge. Brass lamps, potted plants and a red and green cloth line the foreground. Several people wear rudraksha malas. Plain description of the scene only.2017-02-24Night photograph of a riverside or tank ceremony with a large seated audience on terraced steps under floodlights. In the foreground, a long-haired man in saffron-coloured ornate clothing with a crown and rudraksha malas sits on a leopard-skin covered seat beside a golden lion-shaped idol, with a golden peetha-style throne. Around him, white-clad devotees, some bare-chested in white dhotis, hold lit oil lamps, plates of offerings and trays of food. A man in white and a bearded devotee with a mala also hold lamps. Potted plants and marigold garlands decorate the edge. The scene suggests a puja or aarti with lamps and offerings.2017-02-24Night-time ritual at an outdoor tank with stepped stone ghats and bright floodlights, crowds seated on the tiered steps behind. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair and a leopard-skin seat sits on a gilded throne beside a golden lion-shaped form, with a golden umbrella-like canopy at left. Rows of men in white dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha-style neck beads, and women in white and yellow saris sit at the water's edge holding brass plates, oil lamps and flowers, performing a lamp-lit ritual as incense smoke rises. A large screen and camera are visible at right.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24Night outdoor ceremony in a stadium-style courtyard lit by bright floodlights, with a large crowd seated on tiered steps in the background. In the left foreground, a figure with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold throne with a carved golden lion at its base, under a floral canopy. In front of the throne, rows of people in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees sit on the ground eating from plates of food, while women in white and cream saris and one in purple sit nearby. A small ritual fire and smoke rise near the centre, with brass lamps and offerings beside the seated participants. A man in orange clothing holds a paper at the left edge, and potted plants sit near the throne.2017-02-24Evening outdoor ritual at a stadium-style venue with tiered seating filled with white-clad devotees. A large floral backdrop in orange, white, pink and green surrounds a gold throne with a lion-form base. A bearded man with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits on the throne in a rust-coloured garment, one hand raised in blessing. Nearby, a man with bare chest and white dhoti stands with palms joined, and a woman in a rust-coloured sari stands at left. Bare-chested priests in white dhotis and gold necklaces hold brass plates of fruit and offerings, and a silver tray with a lamp sits on the floor. Several devotees in white hold offering plates. A potted plant and brass vessels stand near the throne, with a flat-screen monitor at left.2017-02-24Night outdoor ceremony at an open-air amphitheatre lit with strings of warm lights. In the left foreground a man with long hair and beard sits on an ornate gilded throne, wearing a red-orange cloth and a pink-and-white floral garland, with a large gold ceremonial finial beside him. Seated in front of the throne are rows of devotees with palms pressed together in anjali, including several women in red and saffron sarees and a bald man in white dhoti and bare upper body. Brass plates of lit oil lamps and offerings sit on red mats in the foreground. Behind them, a dense crowd fills tiered stone seating under a large screen, with red flags along the walkway.2016-12-06Night ceremony in a large open-air hall with tiered seating filled with white-clad attendees. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lions and a kirtimukha, backed by a floral arch of white, orange and red flowers. The seated figure wears a rust-coloured dhoti and a beaded rudraksha mala, and holds a ceremonial staff with one hand raised. Seated devotees in white dhotis and bare upper bodies, some with sacred threads, hold lit oil lamps and offer prayers. Brass trays of fruit and food sit on a low table in front, and a woman in a red sari with folded hands stands beside the throne. a person: the seated figure on the gold throne, wearing a rust-coloured garment, rudraksha mala and ceremonial staff, presiding over the puja.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24