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A photograph of a ritual puja in a white tent. In the foreground a bald man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, raises a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames toward a shrine. The shrine is draped with orange cloth and decorated with red, yellow and green garlands around several gilded deity murti, including two standing metal figures in the centre and smaller statues beside them, with fruit, bananas and brass vessels on a white-covered table. On the right a woman in a white sari with a red border stands, and two people in white sit in the bottom right, watching. A banner partly reads Kumbh Mela 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.2007-09-09Outdoor 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.2007-09-09A tented outdoor puja scene with three ornately decorated deity murtis on a raised platform, garlanded with red, green, white and yellow flower garlands and set against orange draped cloth. A man in an orange dhoti with a bare upper body and white sacred markings on his arms holds up a ceremonial implement toward the murtis. A woman in a white sari with a pink border stands at right, and another person in white sits at the bottom right. Fruit offerings in bowls sit on a white cloth in front of the platform, and a banner partly visible behind the altar reads Kumbh Mela. Brass and gold ritual items decorate the altar.2007-09-09A photograph inside a white tent with string lights and orange drapes, showing an outdoor puja. A bald man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a sacred thread-like cord and sandalwood marks on his arms, stands with his back to the camera. Several figures in white ritual clothing with red borders attend the altar. Three deity murti are decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and gold-toned thrones, and fruit offerings sit on a white cloth in front. A woman in a white sari with a pink border is at the right edge. The scene looks like an abhishekam or puja rite. A banner behind reads KUMBHMELA.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.2007-09-09A 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.2007-09-09A 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 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.2007-09-09A tented outdoor shrine with a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, his back to the camera, raising a large white cloth bundle above his head. He wears a white-and-cream sacred marking on his arms. Before him stand three ornately decorated deity murtis with garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers, set on a white-draped table behind orange drapery. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at the right, beside another shrine with garlands, and a banana, apple and fruit offering lies on the table in front. A small banner reading 'KUMBH MELA' hangs above the central shrine. Hanging bulbs and wiring cross the tent ceiling.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 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.2007-09-09A 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.2007-09-09