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A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, shaved head, stands with his back to the camera and raises a multi-tiered brass lamp of flames toward a shrine under a white tent. The shrine holds several deity murtis, including two standing figures in gold and blue-green garments, draped in marigold and red-and-white flower garlands. Orange cloth hangs behind the altar, and fruit and bananas sit on a white cloth below. A woman in white with a red-bordered sari stands at right, and seated devotees in white clothes are at lower right. A printed banner reads Kumbh Mela, and a photo of mountain scenery hangs above the shrine.

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A priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl stands at left, lifting a large multi-flame brass aarti lamp toward a tent shrine. Behind him, several deity murti figures are draped in garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, seated on a decorated golden peetha beneath orange and red cloth hangings. A woman in a white sari with a pink border stands at right, facing the shrine, and two seated devotees in white clothes are in the lower right. Fruits and a bowl sit on a white cloth on the ground in front of the shrine. A banner in the background shows a Kumbh Mela scene.2007-09-09Outdoors under a white tent, a priest in an orange-brown dhoti and sash raises a lit multi-flame aarti lamp toward three garlanded deity murti displayed on a draped table, with orange cloth hanging behind them. Marigold and red-and-white flower garlands decorate the central and side figures, and a brass kalasha or lamp stands at the front. A fruit offering of bananas and apples sits on a white cloth below. On the right, a woman in a white sari with a red border stands beside a seated man in white clothes, and a few other people are partly visible at the frame edges, including a hand at the left.2007-09-09Outdoor tent ceremony with a priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, waving a lit lamp before a row of decorated deity murtis draped in green, yellow and white flower garlands. Orange cloth hangs above the altar, and a tilted banner reads a Kumbh Mela-style title. In front, fruit, bananas and offering bowls sit on a white-covered table. A woman in white sari with red border stands at right, and two seated devotees in white clothes are at lower right. Grass ground and the tent's interior light strings are visible.2007-09-09A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head and white tilak marks on his forehead and arm, holds up a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames in a white tent. Behind him is an altar draped with orange cloth, decorated with marigold and rose garlands around deity murti figures, including a seated figure on a throne-like seat. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at right, and devotees in white sit in the foreground beside fruit offerings and bananas on the ground. A bulb hangs from the tent ceiling and a peacock-feather decoration is visible at right.2007-09-09A puja under a white tent before a shrine of decorated deity murtis draped in garlands of orange, red and yellow flowers, with a peacock feather fan behind them and an orange cloth backdrop. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a gold chain, holds a lit lamp toward the deities. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at right beside the shrine. Seated devotees in white clothes face the shrine in front, and fruit, bananas and offerings sit on a low table. Strings of bulbs hang overhead.2007-09-09Outdoor tented shrine with orange drapes. A priest in an orange dhoti and shawl, bare-headed and bare-armed, raises a lit camphor flame on a plate toward garlanded deity murtis decorated with flower garlands. Behind the altar a banner reads Kumbh Mela. A woman in a white sari stands at right beside a peacock-themed niche, and a man in white kneels at lower right with arm raised. Fruit offerings sit on a white cloth on the grass, and a peacock-feather fan and ornate garlands hang at right.2007-09-09Outdoor tented ceremony under white canvas with orange drapes behind a decorated altar. Two deity murtis stand side by side, dressed in garlands of yellow and red flowers, with a fruit offering and kalasha in front. A man in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, bare-shouldered, stands at the left facing the altar. A woman in a white sari with pink border stands at the right beside the altar. Several men in white dhotis sit on the grass in the foreground with their backs to the camera, seated for puja.2007-09-09A photograph taken under an open white tent with orange drapes hanging above a raised altar. Three deity murtis sit on thrones decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers, with a kalasha and fruit offerings placed on the grass in front. On the left, a priest in an orange-red dhoti with a bare upper body and sacred markings holds a large white ritual fan toward the deities. On the right, a woman in a white sari with a red border stands beside the altar. A man in white sits at the bottom right, holding a conch shell. A banner reading 'Kumbh Mela' is visible behind the altar.2007-09-09A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, holding a white fan-shaped ritual object toward three deity murtis decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers under a tent with orange draped cloth. The central murti is seated and crowned, with a ratha-like decorated altar behind. A table in front holds fruit offerings including bananas, mangoes and apples. A woman in a white sari stands at right beside the altar, and two people in white sit on the grass at lower right. Hanging pearl and bead garlands decorate the right side.2007-09-09A ritual scene under a white tent with orange drapes. A man in saffron-orange robes with grey hair stands at left, back to the camera, holding a small plate or tray. Facing him is a decorated altar with several deity murtis adorned with garlands of green, orange and white flowers, including a central pair of figures, one golden-coloured and one blue-toned. Fruit offerings sit on a low table in front, and a small flame burns near a brass vessel. A woman in a white sari with red border stands at right, and a seated man in white clothing sits at lower right. A tall elaborate garland hangs at the far right edge. A banner above the altar is partially visible. Several other people in white and maroon clothing stand at the left edge. This appears to be a puja or aarti offering at an outdoor camp setting.2007-09-09A photograph of a ritual inside a white tent with an orange draped backdrop. A man in an orange-brown dhoti-style robe, shaved head and white arm bands, raises two white fly-whisk-like fans toward a row of deity murtis. The murtis are adorned with red, white and yellow garlands and sit on a long table, with fruit offerings on a white cloth below. Two women in white saris stand at the sides, one holding a tray and one near the table edge. A small sign reads KUMBH MELA in the backdrop.2007-09-09A photograph inside a white tent at an outdoor ritual setting, with orange drapes and string lights overhead. Several deity murtis are decorated with thick garlands of marigolds and green leaves, seated on an ornate gold-framed altar. Fruit offerings, bananas and a plate of sweets sit on the table in front. In the foreground, a man in an orange-brown dhoti and sacred thread stands with his back to the camera, facing the altar. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at right holding a ritual implement, and several men in white dhotis sit with their backs to the camera, one with a shaved head and another with curly hair. Partly visible banners carry printed text.2007-09-09