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A photograph of a large tented hall with a golden temple-style altar backdrop holding deity murtis and gold decorative arches. In the foreground a bare-chested young priest in white dhoti sits on a red cloth before brass pots, bowls, flowers and a water bottle, performing ritual worship. Beside the altar a standing figure in a dark robe holds an object near a deity figure. Rows of seated women in white, saffron, purple and green saris and shawls sit on mats in the middle distance, many with hands folded in prayer. A gold palanquin-like canopy stands at the right. Crowd size is roughly in the dozens.

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A photograph of a large tented ritual hall with a gold-ornate shrine backdrop holding several deity murtis and a golden palanquin-style canopy at right. A shirtless young priest in white dhoti kneels at left beside brass bowls, flowers and an offering tray, performing abhishekam-style worship. A woman in a brown patterned dress stands near the centre holding up a flower-decorated heart-shaped garland panel. Rows of seated devotees in white, saffron and purple clothing fill the floor, several with folded hands, and ceiling lamps hang overhead. No one clearly identifiable as a person is visible in the scene, so the a person field is set to none.2016-12-02A large tented hall holds a seated congregation of many women and some men, mostly in white and colourful saris, salwar and shawls, sitting on mats and listening attentively. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti sits on a red cloth before brass bowls, flowers and ritual vessels, performing a puja or abhishekam. Behind him, a golden shrine with ornate gilded panels holds large deity murti figures and decorated altar pieces, with orange and yellow marigold garlands and a golden palanquin-like canopy at right. Bright ceiling lights and hanging decorations fill the tent above.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A large tented hall with a golden temple-style shrine behind a seated audience of many women, mostly in white, cream and pastel saris and salwar. In the left foreground a bare-chested priest in white dhoti kneels at a brass puja setup with flower garlands, a bronze bowl and offerings on a red cloth. Ornate gold deity murtis and a golden palanquin-style canopy stand along the back. A standing woman in brown and a woman in teal stand near the shrine, with red-and-gold decorated arches and dangling ceremonial fans. Yellow marigolds lie in front of the audience, indicating a puja or abhishekam setting.2016-12-02A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor of a white-draped tent during a ritual gathering in front of an ornate gold shrine with multiple deity murtis and decorative kalasha-like arrangements. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti stands in the central aisle facing the shrine, while many participants wear white ritual clothes, some with orange and white garments and rudraksha-style necklaces. Hanging oil lamps and lights decorate the ceiling. Several people sit on a striped mat near a red-draped table. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance alone.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A photograph of a ritual inside a tent with golden shrine decorations. A priest with a bare chest and white dhoti kneels at left before a brass bowl and offerings, with marigold garlands and yellow flowers on a red cloth. Behind him, a golden shrine holds deity murtis, including a figure of a deity on an animal mount and a standing figure with a red lotus-patterned cloth. A standing woman in a dark embellished outfit holds a decorated offering. A large audience of mostly women in white and pastel saris and shawls sits in rows on the floor, many with hands folded in devotion. Overhead, bright lights and hanging decorations fill the tent ceiling.2016-12-02A large tented hall hung with colourful paper lanterns and tassels holds a ritual on a long red-draped platform. Several priests in white dhotis sit cross-legged behind an open wooden homa box with a flame, flanked by brass trays of marigold garlands, fruit and small kalasha-style offerings. A man in a white shirt sits at the left end with flowers before him. Behind them, a gilded shrine with a large deity murti and golden arches stands, and a dense audience of seated devotees in white and coloured saris fills the floor on striped mats. A brass vessel and a handheld microphone rest in the foreground, and a camera rig is visible at the right edge. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2016-12-02A photograph of a large tented ceremonial hall during a fire ritual. Several priests in white dhotis sit cross-legged behind a long red-draped table set with brass plates, banana-leaf trays of marigold garlands, and a central homa fire pit with flames. A bare-chested priest with a tilak stands near the fire, while a seated figure in a purple head wrap assists. A hundreds-strong audience sits on striped mats facing the altar, with ornate gold deity murtis, a gilded throne-like shrine, and colourful hanging decorations overhead. A copper pot and a microphone sit on the table's edge.2016-12-02A ceremonial hall during a puja, with a large crowd of devotees seated on the floor and on chairs facing a decorated stage. Many devotees wear white and orange-brown shawls with white kurta-style clothing. On the left, a priest in orange-red dhoti stands at a brass fire pit with a flame, beside an ornate silver shrine. At centre, a deity murti sits on a golden peetha draped with yellow cloth and garlands. On the right, a figure in an orange turban and orange-gold garments sits on an ornate silver throne under a golden canopy with a silver trident and kalasha-like pillars and a golden ritual parasol. Brass lamps and a standing fan are visible. The scene suggests a homa or abhishekam ceremony; the seated figure's appearance is not clearly identifiable.2015-07-09Large outdoor tent ritual with hundreds of seated devotees on striped floor mats facing a red-draped altar with brass pots, flower offerings and a golden shrine. Men in white dhoti and bare upper body sit in rows; several priests in white stand at the altar performing abhishekam. Hanging colourful tassels and paper lanterns fill the ceiling. Several figures in white and orange dhotis sit in front, one in orange with a rudraksha mala. A deity murti and tall golden canopy frame the stage.2016-12-02