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Night-time outdoor ritual under a decorated canopy strung with orange and marigold garlands, with carved golden pillars at the sides. A seated central figure in saffron-red robes and a rudraksha-style garland sits before a brick fire pit with a small flame and offerings of fruit and brass vessels on green cloth. A standing priest in orange-red robes and a turban faces a draped altar with idols and garlands on the right. Around them, a large group of devotees in orange, white and red clothing sit on the ground with hands folded in prayer, lit by bright floodlights and a riverside night backdrop.

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May 20 20142014-05-20May 20 20142014-05-20Night ritual on a riverbank beneath a canopy of marigold garlands, with a crowd of devotees seated on green mats, many in saffron and orange robes. A figure in orange clothing and a headcloth stands at a raised offering table, lifting a lit lamp or aarti flame with raised hands, while a woman in an orange sari and rudraksha-style beads kneels in front. Brass and clay oil lamps, plates of fruit, flowers and brass vessels sit on the ground and table, a kalasha-like pot stands nearby, and bright floodlights glow on the water's edge behind. Devotees lean forward with hands folded in prayer.2014-05-20Night-time outdoor ceremony on a riverside ghat under a canopy hung with orange and yellow marigold garlands, with carved wooden pillars at the edges. A large crowd of devotees sits on green mats, many in orange and white clothing, several with hands pressed together in namaskar. In the foreground a priest in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp, and brass plates of offerings, bananas and rice sit nearby. On the right a figure in white and red-orange draped robes with a garland sits on a raised red-orange covered seat, flanked by ornate ritual objects. Floodlights glow across the water behind the gathering.2014-05-20May 20 20142014-05-20May 20 20142014-05-20May 20 20142014-05-20Night ritual on a riverbank under a canopy hung with yellow marigold garlands and gold-finished pillars. A standing man in an orange-red dhoti and a beaded necklace presses his palms together at the centre, beside a brass kalasha and a small oil lamp on a yellow base. To the right, a decorated deity murti sits on a red-draped platform garlanded with flowers and fruit. Around them, a large seated gathering in white and orange clothing sits on green mats with hands folded in prayer; a red-turbaned priest sits at the front with brass vessels and offerings. A trident stands on the left, and street lights glow across the water behind.2014-05-20Night-time outdoor ritual on a riverbank under a decorated canopy with marigold garlands and carved wooden pillars. Seated on a green cloth, a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits facing a large crowd of devotees, many in orange or white. A brass trident-like staff stands upright at the centre. To the right, a draped red-covered platform holds a decorated deity murti with floral garlands and offerings. Brass vessels, bowls of food, and oil lamps lie on the cloth in front. Floodlights illuminate the sandy bank and water beyond.2014-05-20May 20 20142014-05-20May 20 20142014-05-20May 20 20142014-05-20