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A night-time procession under a corrugated roof hung with colourful paper lanterns and tassels. At centre, a large painted Ganesha murti with a red trunk and garlands sits on a golden wheeled cart. A man with long dark hair and a flower garland stands bare-chested in the foreground, facing the cart, and several men in white dhoti and shawl with red-saffron scarves hold ornate sequined umbrellas in red, yellow, purple and green. On the left, a group of people in saffron-orange robes stands in a line. A framed portrait hangs on a post at the back, but no one can be identified from appearance here. Several figures in white dhotis stand near the cart.

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September 15 20162016-09-15Night procession at an open pillared hall: a large painted Ganesha murti, elephant-headed with red face and gold ornaments, sits on a golden wheeled cart draped in a maroon cloth. Overhead, decorated umbrellas in green, yellow and red frame the scene. In the foreground a man with long dark matted hair, wearing a saffron-brown cloth, stands with his back to the camera and wears a thick garland of yellow and orange flowers. Along the left, women and girls in orange and red saris and salwar kameez stand with hands joined in devotion. On the right, men in white dhotis with gold borders stand holding ceremonial umbrellas. A small portrait is displayed on a screen at upper right.2016-09-15Night procession at an ashram courtyard. A large decorated Ganesha murti with red and gold ornaments sits on a golden wheeled cart at center. On the right, a man with long black dreadlocks, bare-chested, wearing a red-brown dhoti and a garland of yellow and white flowers, stands with his back to the camera facing the murti. On the left, a line of people in orange and saffron robes and red clothing stand with hands folded in anjali. Colorful umbrellas with red, green and gold tones hang overhead, and a banner with a portrait is visible at upper right. The man with dreadlocks shows only his back and his face is not visible, so his identity is uncertain.2016-09-15September 15 20162016-09-15September 15 20162016-09-15September 15 20162016-09-15A night procession on a paved courtyard. In the centre, a man seen from behind has long dark dreadlocked hair falling to his back, a brown-red cloth wrap, bare feet, and a long multicoloured flower garland draped over his shoulders; he stands with hands on hips facing a decorated deity murti with a large red-and-gold form. Along the left, devotees in orange and saffron clothes and some in pink and white line the path. On the right, men in white dhotis and shirts hold tall red-and-gold ceremonial umbrellas, with a child in yellow beside them. A small raised platform with offerings sits in the background, and ornate umbrellas hang overhead under courtyard lights.2016-09-15September 15 20162016-09-15April 14 20182018-04-14Night 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.2016-09-15October 03 20162016-10-03Crowded temple hall during a ceremony at a Shiva temple. In the foreground a large black stone Shiva lingam, decorated with white silver-look ornaments, marigold and red flower garlands, and an orange cloth, sits on a red-and-brown striped mat. A man in a brown dhoti and white-pink garland stands at the center, flanked by men and women in orange robes and rudraksha malas, some playing drums. A man on the right in white dhoti and shawl holds a long staff. Behind them a colourful striped parasol is raised, and many devotees in white and orange stand along the walls. Overhead hang garlands and a framed portrait on the back wall.2018-04-14