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Outdoor night ritual at a temple courtyard. A central figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange silk garment wears a long layered garland of red and white flowers, a gold ornamental necklace, and gold armlets; he extends his right hand toward a scattering of yellow and pink flower petals while holding a bundle of yellow and pink flowers. Behind him, a line of devotees in saffron and orange robes, some with white vibhuti markings and rudraksha malas, stand near trident-topped staffs; one holds a silver tray of flowers. Behind them a decorated shrine arch frames a colourful deity murti under string lights and tree trunks with hanging roots.

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July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31Night procession at a temple-like site under a dense canopy of hanging vines. A central figure in a red-orange turban, long orange-maroon robe with gold borders, and layered garlands of marigold and white flowers holds a lit oil lamp in both hands, smiling. A gold necklace hangs at the chest. Beside them a bald man in maroon-and-gold robes with a rudraksha mala carries a staff. Behind, a man in white dhoti with gold border carries a tray, and other figures in saffron and white stand in the dim background near draped cloth and a gold-fringed parasol. a person is the central figure in the turban and garlands, consistent with the page's claim of his presence, though the appearance is only partly clear at this resolution.2014-12-05Outdoor evening ritual at dusk with a large open flame rising from a woven basket held by a person in a red-orange turban, red floral garlands and gold ornaments, performing an arati-style offering. Beside him a bald man in saffron-orange cloth with rudraksha malas holds a tall garland of white, purple and magenta flowers. On the right, men in white dhotis and gold-bordered shawls with beaded necklaces stand watching; one wears glasses and a cream turban. Dark foliage and a palm trunk form the background.2014-12-05July 31 20152015-07-31December 05 20142014-12-05Night outdoor ritual under a large tree with twisting branches. A man with long dark hair, reddish-brown robes with gold borders, a red and white flower garland and gold ornaments smiles while holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a brass bell in the other. Around him, several shaved-headed priests in saffron-brown dhotis and shawls, with white forehead bands, gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, stand attentively; one holds a silver conch-shaped vessel and another a brass plate. A gold-trimmed red seat is visible behind. Smoke drifts through the scene. Fits a visible aarti with a lamp and bell.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24A man in a red-orange turban and matching saffron-red dress with gold borders stands at the center with palms pressed together in anjali, wearing a thick red and white flower garland and a gold pendant necklace. Behind a metal railing, a row of men in red and orange robes with gold-striped borders, rudraksha malas and white forehead markings stand; one holds a tall gold staff, another a gold-topped rod, and one at right holds a silver vessel. Dark cylindrical stone lingam-style object in the foreground near a large banyan tree trunk at night. Ritual puja setting.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A nighttime procession under trees on a dark stone floor, with scattered yellow petals. At centre, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold trim wears a long red and multicolour garland and a gold chest ornament; he stands beneath a silver ceremonial umbrella and his forehead bears white tilak. Around him, a line of saffron-robed devotees with white forehead bands and rudraksha malas carry ritual items: a tall silver staff, a brass aarti or puja plate, and a small lamp. On the right, a bald priest in saffron holds a tray of offerings. Some devotees carry long poles and a curved horn.2013-07-22