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A photograph taken from the back of an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof, looking toward a decorated stage. The stage is framed by blue drapes, banana leaves and garlands, and holds a richly adorned deity murti with a large flower-and-garland arch behind it. A robed priest in white stands near the centre of the stage, and several white-clad and saffron-clad attendants are arranged on both sides. A long red carpet runs down the centre aisle toward the stage, flanked by metal railings, and a dense crowd of devotees in white and light clothing sits and stands on the right and left, many looking toward the stage. This appears to be a ceremony at a temple-style hall.

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December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of a covered outdoor stage in a temple-like hall, lit dimly from above, with a crowd of many white-clad devotees standing and seated in the foreground behind metal railings. On the stage, a decorated shrine with banana leaves, green foliage and a blue backdrop frames deity murtis adorned with garlands and flower decorations. A figure in white stands at the centre of the stage with arms raised, while other white-clad attendants and a person in red stand nearby, and a red carpet runs down the aisle. The scene conveys a large congregational puja, with offerings and a brass lamp at the stage front.2008-12-31A wide interior view of a covered temple hall during a ceremony, with a long red carpet runner leading from the foreground toward a raised stage. On the stage, a decorated altar framed by blue drapes, green foliage and a colourful arched backdrop holds a deity murti, with several figures in white and saffron-coloured clothing attending it. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill the left side and right side, and a metal railing lines the aisle. Hanging leaf and floral decorations and red-and-gold banners line the walls. The hall is dimly lit with bright light entering from the far end.2008-12-31Wide interior view of an open-sided temple hall with a corrugated metal roof strung with yellow-green leaf garlands. A red carpet runs down the centre aisle toward a decorated shrine at the back, framed by blue drapes, banana plants and flower garlands, where a deity murti is adorned with flowers. Several people in white and orange-saffron clothing stand and move near the shrine. Seated devotees fill the foreground and both sides, some in white, some in orange, and a golden lion-like statue with a staff stands on the left beside a raised orange-draped platform. The scene suggests a festival puja with a large gathering.2008-12-31Interior view of a covered hall where a large crowd in white clothing sits and stands behind metal railings lining a red carpet leading toward a decorated altar. At the far end, a deity murti or decorated figures stand framed by blue drapes, bright flower garlands and a lit altar area with attendants. Ceiling beams are hung with yellow leaves and paper decorations, and banners line the side walls. Several figures in white stand near the altar and along the left side. People are visible in the foreground and near the altar.2008-12-31A photograph taken from the back of a dim open pavilion with a corrugated roof decorated with bamboo leaves, looking down a red carpet toward a brightly decorated stage. The stage holds a colourful deity murti framed by blue drapes, green foliage and garlands, with a few white-robed figures near the altar. Rows of seated devotees fill the foreground, many in white clothing, with a metal railing separating the red carpet aisle.2008-12-31December 30 20082008-12-30December 31 20082008-12-31Interior view of a temple hall with an orange-painted wall and a corrugated metal roof, looking down a red carpet aisle toward a shrine. A decorated deity murti stands in an ornate arched niche with garlands, a golden frame and pillars. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit or stand near the shrine, and a figure in saffron sits on the red carpet at the front. On the left, men in white dhotis and shirts stand in a row, with a seated crowd of devotees filling the foreground on both sides of the aisle behind metal railings. Framed panels hang on the walls and a fire pit is not visible.2010-07-21December 31 20082008-12-31A large crowd of seated devotees, mostly dressed in white, fills a covered open-sided hall during a temple ritual. A red carpet runs down the centre aisle toward a stage decorated with a large framed deity image in the background, backed by blue drapes. Several robed priests in white and saffron-tinged dhotis stand near the stage, and a few devotees are arranged along the aisle. On the left, decorated silver-and-red deity figures sit on a red-draped altar beside a yellow umbrella. White T-shirts with a red emblem hang on the walls, and loudspeakers are mounted overhead. The scene suggests a puja or darshan during a multi-day celebration.2008-12-29December 31 20082008-12-31