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Outdoor pavilion event under a white tented canopy with red carpet. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand in a line raising brass aarti or puja lamps overhead. Seated devotees in orange and white line the carpeted aisle and a row of ornate red-cushioned seats at left. Decorative blue and white drapery with orange and blue striped pillars frames the backdrop, and brass elephant figures and kalasha-style vessels sit on a red-draped platform at right.

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January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor temple-style puja under a white tented canopy with red and white stage steps. Several standing sannyasis in saffron-orange robes raise lit oil lamps (aarti) toward an ornate golden deity murti on an elevated stage draped in yellow and pink. A standing figure in orange robes rings a handbell in the foreground. Seated devotees in white and orange sit on the carpeted ground at left, and a brass vessel and golden elephant figurine sit at the lower corners. a person's presence is not clearly confirmed in the image.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor ceremony under a white canopy with blue and white draped banners. In the foreground, a row of devotees in saffron-orange robes with red borders raise brass aarti lamps with flames toward the stage, holding them high with outstretched arms. Several women in orange and red saris sit on a red carpet behind them, with a white-draped altar table and a multicoloured floral-patterned pole at right. Behind the front row, other seated devotees and a man in a white shirt watch. The scene shows an aarti offering in progress.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor ritual in a large white tent with a blue and white draped backdrop and a red carpet runner. Several men in orange and saffron robes stand with arms raised, holding brass aarti lamps aloft, while seated devotees in white and orange sit on both sides. Behind them, a row of people in white and orange sits on the floor, and a red and gold throne-style seat is at the left. A man in cream clothes stands on the right near a decorated pillar with floral patterns. Flower petals scatter the carpet. The scene appears to be an aarti ceremony in progress.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor temple ritual under a white tent canopy with pink draping. Several priests in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand on a red-carpeted platform, raising lit oil lamps and aarti lamps toward a richly decorated golden deity murti and altar with yellow and gold backdrop. Smoke rises from the lamps. A brass elephant figure sits in the foreground, and a few seated devotees in white and orange are visible at the lower left. Visible people include roughly eight to ten priests and devotees.2008-01-01Outdoor temple-stage aarti under a white canopy: several men in saffron-orange robes stand on a red-carpeted platform raising lit oil lamps and bells toward a gilded deity murti in a golden shrine framed with red and pink floral arches against a yellow backdrop. Devotees in white sit on the floor at the left edge, and a brass elephant figure sits at the lower right.2008-01-01A photograph of an outdoor ceremony under a white tent canopy with a red-carpeted stage. Several sannyasis in saffron-orange robes stand in the foreground raising lit oil lamps and aarti flames toward a gilded ornate throne on the right, which is draped in yellow and red. Other saffron-clad devotees sit on the stage, and a few people in white clothing kneel on the lower left. Brass lamps and offerings sit on white-covered tables, with loudspeakers and stage lights visible above.2008-01-01