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Evening outdoor ceremony under a open-sided pavilion with a yellow and red fabric canopy and hanging paper lanterns. A central figure in a rust-orange robe and a white-and-pink flower garland walks barefoot along a red carpet toward a decorated altar. Behind him stand richly ornamented deity murtis and figures draped in marigold garlands, with banana plants and a multi-coloured parasol above. On the left, several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in anjali. On the right, seated devotees in white and orange clothing, some bare-chested, sit on striped mats, and a camera operator with a tripod films the scene.

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A photograph of an evening temple-hall event under a tent roof hung with yellow marigold strings and small lanterns. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown robe and a white-and-purple flower garland, walks down a red carpet toward the viewer. On both sides, seated devotees in white clothes press their palms together, and standing men in white shirts and dhotis, one holding a cane, fold their hands in greeting. Behind them, an ornate golden shrine arch holds a deity murti decorated with flower garlands, with banana plants and a tall umbrella-like canopy above. A cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera films at the right edge.2016-12-19A night ceremony under a tented pavilion with yellow and multicoloured fabric canopy, hanging lanterns and marigold garlands. A central figure in a long saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland walks along a red carpet toward an ornate golden shrine with a decorated throne and deity murti. Two figures in white dhoti stand near the shrine. Seated devotees line both sides of the carpet, many with folded hands in anjali, some in white and others in orange. Standing people on the left, several in white shirts and dhotis, press palms together. A cameraman films from a tripod beside the carpet. The central saffron-robed figure is an appearance-based a person in a procession-like walk, though his face is not identifiable at this size. Small festive lamps and floral decorations surround the stage.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A night procession walks along a red carpet under a multicoloured canopy with a tall gold pole, lined with yellow marigold garlands and ornate golden arches. A bearded man in a rust-orange robe with a pink-and-white flower garland walks barefoot at the centre, with a bare-chested attendant in orange behind him, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holding a staff. Devotees in white, yellow and blue saris stand on both sides with palms pressed together in anjali, and a cameraman on a tripod films from the right. A golden peetha and golden decorative elements frame the background.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a procession inside a decorated tent at night, with a long red carpet running down the centre. A man with long dark hair and a full beard walks forward in a rust-brown saffron-toned robe with a pale pink-and-white flower garland around his neck, and he appears to be the central figure being honoured, with a candidate description consistent with a person based on his long swept-back hair, garland and robe. Two bare-chested men in orange dhotis walk beside and behind him, one holding a ceremonial object. Above him is a large round canopy with a striped multicoloured fringe, and the tent ceiling is hung with colourful tassel decorations and small paper lanterns. Along both sides, a dense line of devotees stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, including men in white dhotis and shawls, women in cream and yellow saris, and people in dark kurtas and blue jackets. Banana-leaf and yellow flower garlands frame the background, with a shrine-like structure at the far end.2016-12-19A photograph of a procession under a decorated tent at night, with a long red carpet running down the centre. A bearded man with a rust-orange robe, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style neck adornment walks barefoot toward the camera beneath a large multicoloured canopy with fringed tassels. Attendants in white and cream dhotis with yellow borders flank him; one holds a ceremonial staff and another carries a bell-like object. Devotees along both sides stand with palms pressed together in anjali, and a seated devotee in a yellow shawl bows. Marigold strings, hanging lamps and a shrine with a deity murti decorate the background. The visible crowd is about fifteen people.2016-12-19December 02 20162016-12-02December 15 20162016-12-15A procession under a large canopy hung with colourful streamers and small lamps. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe and a pink-and-white flower garland walks barefoot along a red carpet, followed by attendants in orange cloth. Devotees line both sides with palms pressed together in namaskar; a woman in a yellow shawl and a man in a maroon checked shirt and white dhoti stand at left, while women in white and saffron saris stand at right. Yellow and golden drapery and floral decorations frame the pavilion behind them.2016-12-19