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A large white tent with red cloth covering the floor and red-and-gold hanging decorations from the ceiling. In the center at the far end stands a raised altar with a deity murti and shrine display. To the left and right are seated figures on cushions and thrones, plus carved golden pillars and stepped red-and-pink dais platforms. A few people are scattered in the hall. The setup appears prepared for a Navaratri Golu display and puja.

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A large white fabric pavilion with a red carpet covering the floor, set up for a Navaratri golu display. Red and gold hanging banners with decorative tassels hang from the tent ceiling. Along the sides are rows of decorated display platforms, seated figurines and deity murti, including gilded carved pillars and tiered stands draped in red cloth. At the far end stands a raised shrine-like structure with a canopy and altar in the centre. No people are clearly visible; the space appears empty and prepared before the festival.2017-09-21April 23 20162016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23A large white tented pavilion with a long red carpet running down the centre aisle. Colourful tasselled hangings in red, orange, green and blue are strung along the tent ceiling, with crystal chandeliers and ceiling fans overhead. Red and blue umbrellas line both sides, and small groups of people in white and colourful clothing stand near the edges and at the far end, where green-lit shrines or altars are visible. Surrounding the aisle are decorative figures and stands.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 23 20162016-04-23 +1 copiesA photograph of an open-sided temple-style pavilion with a red carpeted platform and a shrine at its centre, decorated with a bright deity murti and draped garlands. Two dark statues of standing figures flank the shrine area, and a small figure in white dhoti stands at the right near a golden stand. A brass kalasha sits on the floor in the foreground beside a square low platform, with yellow cloth and hanging red-and-gold ornaments on the canopy. Trees and a fenced field are visible through the open sides. No clearly identifiable living person is visible on the platform, and the page's a person mention does not establish any presence in this scene.2016-12-14A wide interior view of a large tented pavilion with a red carpeted floor and white fabric ceiling. Strings of colourful patterned tassels and red-and-maroon drapes hang overhead, and several ceiling fans and chandeliers are visible. Along both sides, orange and red umbrellas stand in rows. At the far end, a decorated shrine with green-lit arches holds a deity murti. A few people in white and coloured saris and kurtas stand or sit near the shrine, and a few more are scattered on the sides. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2016-04-24Interior of a large pavilion with white tent ceiling, red draped valances and colourful hanging tassels, with a red carpet floor. A decorated shrine with green-lit deity murtis and an ornate arched backdrop stands at the far end. Seated devotees in white, orange, green and multicoloured saris and kurtas face the shrine, while a man in white dhoti and shawl stands at left and a woman in a patterned sari stands at right. A figure in orange robes stands near the center in front of the shrine, with brass lamps and ritual items arranged before it. Photo appears to show a temple-style worship setting.2016-04-24Interior of a large pink and maroon fabric-draped tent with a red carpet floor, scattered litter and a few plastic chairs. Strings of colourful tassels hang from the ceiling peaks under a metal truss. Several people are visible, including a man in white clothes and a person in orange walking near the right edge, while a few others move about the hall. A small wooden platform with steps stands at the left side. The setting appears to be preparation for an event.2016-11-24A large white tented hall with a red carpet floor and rows of metal barricades holds a long line of devotees standing behind a rope on the right side. Many women wear colourful saris and some men wear white dhotis and shirts. In the foreground, a square brick-lined homa/yagna pit sits on a stepped platform beside several brass and copper deity murtis and ritual vessels arranged on white pedestals. Hanging decorations in red, gold and multicolour streamers and tassels line the ceiling, and orange and red umbrellas stand at the right edge. A tall brass lamp stand is visible at left. The scene suggests a crowd gathered at a puja arrangement during the Kumbh Mela camp. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2016-04-24