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A photograph inside a decorated pavilion at night, lit by white tube lights and green stage lighting. A long vertical pillar wrapped in white and red-maroon flower garlands stands at right beside a canopy hung with yellow and white marigold strands. Seated on a red-cushioned seat, a woman in a bright orange-red top is touching the head of a man bent forward in a white kurta; nearby a woman in an orange-red sari and a woman in a yellow top with a long braid in the foreground watch. Behind them a crowd of men in white and devotees in orange and maroon stands and sits, and a brass vessel rests on the lower right.

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A dim tent interior during a festival event, lit by overhead white lights and a green spotlight on the right. A large garland of white jasmine and red-orange flowers hangs down a decorated pillar at right, and a floral canopy with draped fabric is visible above. In the centre, a bald man in a white kurta stands at a red-draped seat, with a woman in an orange top leaning forward toward a red-cushioned throne-like seat. Several people in white and orange clothing stand nearby, and a brass vessel sits on the lower right. The crowd stands behind a barrier in the background.2008-12-25A dim indoor hall decorated with thick garlands of white and orange-red flowers draped down a pillar at right, with green lighting on the right wall. In the foreground, a woman in a yellow-green top with a long braid faces away from the camera. A seated figure in a bright red-orange outfit sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat decorated with gold cloth, while a man in white and saffron-trimmed clothing leans in to offer something from a small cup. Behind them, a standing crowd of people in white and yellow clothes fills the hall.2008-12-25A dimly lit hall filled with standing devotees in white and cream clothes. In the foreground a woman in a yellow-green sari with a long dark braid, wearing an orange shawl, faces a seated figure in a red garment on a red cushioned seat. A man in a white shirt with a lanyard stands at the center, speaking. A tall garland of white and red flowers hangs at right beside a green-lit backdrop. Golden cloth and flowers lie before the seat, and a small tray of offerings sits nearby.2008-12-25A night photograph inside a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and orange triangular bunting. A seated figure in an orange saffron garment with a red shawl sits on a golden, flower-garlanded throne (peetha) decorated with white, yellow and magenta garlands. Devotees in white clothes gather around; a woman in white kneels at the foot of the throne, and others stand or sit on a green mat to the right, including a child held up in blue. A figure in white with a necklace stands near the throne, and a woman in an orange shawl stands at left. The scene suggests a procession or darshan with devotees offering respect.2006-12-30December 25 20082008-12-25Indoor event under a white tent with a flower-garlanded gold-and-red seat on the right. A woman in orange robes sits on the red cushioned throne with a gold footstool, while a man in white kneels and bows his head toward her lap. Around them, devotees in white clothes and orange saffron stand and watch; a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a white shirt stands near center, and several women in white and orange sarees are visible. Festive marigold and rose garlands and a bouquet decorate the seat, with coloured hangings and a banner pole at top left. Appears to be a darshan or honouring moment during a temple celebration.2008-12-25Evening Guru Poornima event in a large tent-like hall lit by warm lamps, with orange bunting and tall bamboo poles hung with orange flags. A man with long dark hair and bare upper body, wearing an orange cloth and an ornate gold-and-white floral seat, sits on a raised throne-like seat (peetha) decorated with white and orange garlands and a golden nandi-style base; he smiles and rests his hand on the seat. In front, a woman in a white sari with a red border kneels and bows her head toward a low wooden platform, possibly offering reverence or padapuja. Seated monks in orange robes and devotees in white fill the floor behind, and a cameraman in white stands at right. Several other people are visible in the background.2006-07-11December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a ceremony under a corrugated roof at night. A long-haired man in orange and red robes sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a lion-head armrest, framed by a heavy garland of white jasmine, yellow and pink flowers. Around him stand devotees in white kurtas and orange shawls, and a woman in a white sari holds a bundle of papers. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and trousers bends low to touch the floor before the throne in obeisance. Brass vessels sit on the ground at left, and a cameraman in a white shirt films at right. Orange pennants hang along the back wall.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30Dimly lit indoor temple scene at night. A man in orange-red robes sits on a flower-garlanded throne seat decorated with white and yellow blossoms, a shawl draped over his shoulders. A person in a dark red top bends forward at the base of the throne, apparently offering reverence. Nearby, a smiling woman in an orange wrap sits on the floor among seated devotees in white. Colourful decorated figures or deity forms are visible in the background, and several standing people in white and red clothing watch. The throne figure shows possible cues of long hair and saffron-orange clothing but is not clearly identifiable, so appearance alone is uncertain.2006-12-30