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Night outdoor photograph of a ceremonial gathering on bare ground beneath trees. At left stands a large Ganesha murti adorned with a gold crown, red garlands and a richly decorated orange-and-gold cloth. Several people in orange and white robes stand with hands folded in anjali; a man in a green kurta stands centre with palms joined. Behind them, ornate red and yellow ceremonial umbrellas with sequined fringes are held aloft, and a tall yellow banner pole rises at centre. Seated devotees on the ground in orange, white and red clothes, including children, watch and sit in rows. Bright floodlight glows at the upper right edge. This appears to be a puja or procession moment honouring the Ganesha murti.

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Night outdoor gathering on dry ground with a crowd of devotees in orange, saffron and white clothing. On the left, a performer in a golden crown, saffron dhoti and garland, with an elephant-headed deity murti style costume, stands among attendants. Several people sit on the ground in front, some with palms pressed together in namaskar. Two ornate umbrellas, one red and one multicoloured with tassels, are held aloft above the crowd, and a red umbrella is visible at the top right. A man in a green kurta with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. Women in white saris and men in white shirts stand behind, many with hands joined in prayer, and a small child stands in white among them.2016-09-01Night outdoor scene at an ashram-style courtyard. A performer in an elephant-headed Ganesha costume with a golden crown and a red-and-white flower garland walks forward in saffron-orange dhoti, beside a seated crowd of children in orange and white clothes. Behind them, adults in white dhotis and saffron garments stand, some with hands folded, while several ornate umbrellas in red, orange and gold with fringed edges are raised overhead. A vibrant festive procession atmosphere.2016-09-01Night photograph of an outdoor ceremony with a crowd of devotees in white clothing standing before colourful ceremonial umbrellas with tassels. In the centre-right, a man in an orange robe with a red-orange wrap and a long flower garland is smiling with palms pressed together. Beside him, a man in an orange shawl holds a brass plate near a microphone stand, while others in white clothing clap and fold their hands. In the foreground stands a tall brass oil lamp, and to the right are offerings of yellow flowers, leaves and small pots. Petals are scattered on the ground.2006-12-22Night outdoor festival scene in a garden courtyard. A performer in a Ganesha costume with an elephant head mask, gold crown, orange-gold dhoti and a red-pink flower garland walks forward across dry grass. Behind him, devotees and children in orange and white clothing sit and stand, some with hands folded. Two orange and red decorated parasols and a golden lamp stand are visible, with a red draped table at left and bamboo plants behind. A few people appear to be in prayer postures. No figure is clearly identifiable as the a person by visible cues, so the role is given as a performer in costume and devotees.2016-09-01Night photo of an outdoor ritual procession on grass. At right, a bare-chested man with white face markings, rudraksha and bead necklaces, and grey dhoti-style cloth dances while holding a wooden drum-like object and green leaves. Around him, a crowd of children and adults in saffron and orange robes, white kurtas and yellow-green clothing move forward, several holding ornate red and gold umbrellas (chhatras) over a central figure. A tall figure with a gold-and-black face stands in the background near a tree. Dark night sky above.2016-09-01A photograph of a devotional gathering in a courtyard before a large Ganesha murti decorated with red and yellow garlands. A man with long dark hair and an orange-brown shawl holds a microphone and speaks while seated on the ground. A man in orange robes stands at left holding a yellow umbrella over the group, and devotees in orange, white and pink clothes sit in rows with raised hands. Pillars, a red wall and a small deity shrine frame the scene.2016-09-10September 01 20162016-09-01Night procession under an open-sided pavilion with bright overhead lights. Two young drummers in orange dhotis and white pants play round drums at left, with a bare-chested youth in orange beside them. A row of devotees in orange and saffron garments hold their hands in anjali, flanked by women in green and yellow saris. Many decorative umbrellas in purple, pink, orange, and yellow are carried overhead, along with hanging lanterns and colourful banners.2016-09-15December 20 20062006-12-20September 01 20162016-09-01Night procession on a dirt ground with a large crowd of devotees behind. In the centre, a man in a saffron/orange robe and orange turban walks barefoot, with the a person candidate's appearance uncertain at this distance. Around him, men in white dhotis and saffron shawls carry decorated parasols with red, yellow and multicoloured fringes, a silver trident (trishul) on a pole, and a silver bowl held in front. Ornate red and gold fan-shaped standards with a blue emblem are also carried. The scene suggests a temple procession, possibly ratha-related, under dusk lighting.2006-12-20March 02 20162016-03-02