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A 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.

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A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head and white sacred-thread garlands, stands with his back to the camera in a white tent, waving white fly-whisk-style fans over a decorated altar. The altar holds deity murtis draped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands, with orange drapery overhead, a peacock-feather backdrop, a fruit offering on a white cloth, and a banner reading Kumbh Mela. Two women in white saris stand at the right, and a few seated devotees are partly visible at the bottom edge.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 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.2007-09-09Outdoor tented puja at a shrine with an orange cloth canopy and string lights. A priest with a bare upper body and orange-brown dhoti raises a white handled ritual fan or bell in his right hand toward a row of deity murtis. The central altar holds two gilded metal deity figures draped in multicoloured flower garlands, flanked by smaller figures and a peacock-feather fan arrangement. Fruit offerings sit on a white-draped table in front. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at right, and a flower-garlanded peetha-style backdrop frames the shrine.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 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.2007-09-09Outdoor tent ritual before a row of three decorated deity murti on a draped table, flanked by orange cloth and flower garlands in red, yellow and white. A man with a shaved head, bare upper body and orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap, with white sacred markings on his arms and a white necklace, waves two white fly-whisk or chamara fans high over the deities. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at right, and another person in white is partly visible at left. Fruit offerings sit on a white cloth on the grass below, and string lights hang from the tent roof.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 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 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 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 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.2007-09-09