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Elevated view of a large outdoor ritual at dusk where many seated devotees, mostly in white clothes, sit in rows on mats before red trays holding lit oil lamps and offerings. A red temple with white sculpted figures and strings of lights stands at left beneath a blue canopy with colourful bunting. Palm trees and a few standing people appear in the background; a man in a checked shirt walks past at left. Many dozens of people are visible, and no clearly identifiable a person figure is seen seated among them.

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January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Overhead view of a large outdoor ritual where many people sit in rows on red mats, each before a red tray holding a flickering oil lamp and offerings. Most wear white, with some in green, blue, pink and orange. Blue and multicolored bunting hangs along the left edge, and white deity murtis line a shrine wall with strings of lights above. Older women in white and saffron sit on chairs at the right, and a red-and-blue carpeted aisle runs through the scene.2009-01-12Elevated view of an evening ritual at a temple-style courtyard lit by oil lamps. Rows of seated devotees, many in white and pastel clothes, sit on red mats facing a central area with a blue cloth canopy strung with pennants. Each seated person has a small brass lamp with a flame in front of them. On the left, a decorated float or chariot with carved figures and orange ornaments stands beside a row of illuminated stone structures. Strings of coloured lights and red flags hang overhead, with palm trees and a hillside behind.2009-01-12Aerial view of a courtyard homa ceremony with dozens of participants seated on the ground before red rectangular fire pits, each holding a small flame. Many wear white clothes; some wear saffron, green and blue saris. A blue canopy with colourful triangular bunting stretches across the scene. On the left, a red-roofed structure has white deity statues decorated with garlands and lit by lamps. Strings of fairy lights hang overhead. Many people are visible, possibly more than twenty.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Evening scene at a red-roofed temple courtyard with mountains and palm trees behind. Rows of devotees sit on the ground, many in white and pastel clothes, before rectangular red trays holding lit oil lamps. A blue and multicoloured bunting canopy stretches over the rows, and orange saffron flags fly at the right beside a thatched shelter. Painted deity statues and garlands decorate the temple facade. The lamp ritual suggests an aarti or puja. Many people are visible, though not all are countable.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Aerial photograph of a large outdoor ritual at night. Dozens of people in white and pastel clothes kneel in rows on red mats, each before a small red tray holding a lit oil lamp, with smoke rising between them. A blue and multicoloured bunting runs diagonally across the scene. On the left, a decorated float or chariot is lined with illuminated figures and strings of lights. Overhead strip lights and a circular emblem appear in the corner.2009-01-12Photograph taken from above of a large outdoor night gathering with many rows of people kneeling on a red mat before small red lantern-like oil lamps that are lit. Most worshippers wear white, with some in light green and blue shirts. On the left, a row of white-draped figures and decorated pillars lined with string lights and marigold garlands stands beside a blue and multicolored banner. Devotees appear to be performing a lamp ritual, and an attendant in green stands along the right edge. Palm trees and a rocky hillside form the backdrop. Count of visible people is large.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12