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Outdoor tent puja with garlanded deity murtis on a draped table covered in marigold and red-and-white flower garlands. A bare-headed man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a sacred thread stands at left with his back to the camera. Seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls with red borders sit on the grass in front, one with hands folded. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at right beside a peacock-feather fan. Offerings of fruit and bananas sit on a tray in front of the murtis, and orange cloth hangs overhead.

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Outdoor 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 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.2007-09-09Outdoor 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 photograph taken inside a white tent at an outdoor festival setting. Several men seated on the grass in white dhotis and shawls face a garlanded altar with deity murtis decorated with marigold and flower garlands, a golden peetha-style backdrop, and offerings of fruit and bananas on trays in front. Orange cloth drapes hang from the tent ceiling. At the far left, a man in an orange-brown wrap stands with his back to the camera, and on the right a woman in a white sari with a red border stands near the altar. A string of lights hangs from the tent top. A partially visible banner behind the altar is cut off and unreadable.2007-09-09A priest in an orange-saffron robe with a maroon-striped shawl and white sacred-thread marks on his arms raises a brass aarti lamp toward a tented shrine with orange drapes. Three deity murti stand on a decorated platform, each garlanded with marigolds and green leaves. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at the right beside peacock-feather decorations, and a seated devotee in white clothing kneels at the lower right. Fruit offerings sit on trays on the grass below.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.2007-09-09A 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 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 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 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 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.2007-09-09Outdoors 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.2007-09-09