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Evening ritual under a white tent at night. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and a golden lion footrest wears a saffron-orange wrap, a flower-garland, a rudraksha-style mala and a forehead tilak, and holds a small ritual implement. Facing him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a maroon-and-gold border holds a large multi-flame aarti lamp with bright fire. Behind them stand a deity murti and a tall garland of marigolds and red flowers on a pillar. Spectators sit at the edge of the frame, and a small table holds flowers and offerings.

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December 15 20162016-12-15A night-time ritual at an open tent with a red carpet and gold-leaf thrones. On the left, a seated man in an orange-brown robe, with a floral garland and a trident-topped staff in his hands, sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne with golden lion heads. On the right, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a sacred thread holds a lit flame aloft beside a tall pillar of yellow and red flowers and a dark deity murti draped in red garland. Oil lamps and a golden kalasha are nearby, with a few seated devotees in the background.2016-12-15 +1 copiesA night-time ritual on a red-carpeted stage under a white tent. A seated man on a gold-and-leopard-print throne wears a brown-orange robe, a pink-and-white flower garland, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a forehead marking, holding a ceremonial gold staff; a gold lion sculpture rests at his side. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a maroon-gold border, a sacred thread over his shoulder, performs aarti with a large multi-flame oil lamp before a dark deity murti decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. Devotees sit in the background. a person: the seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page, with a long hair and orange robe, but the identification is uncertain.2016-12-15Night-time outdoor ritual under a white tent. A bearded man in a rust-orange robe with a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat with a gold lion-shaped armrest, holding a small ritual implement and seemingly chanting with eyes closed, a red-orange forehead mark visible. Facing him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a sacred thread kneels and performs aarti with a tall brass lamp stand holding many lit oil lamps in rows. Behind them a golden trishul rises beside the lamp stand, a dark deity murti draped in red flowers and a yellow-and-white flower garland stands on the right, and a gold-covered box and gold ornamental seating frame the scene. Small cloth gift bags sit on the red-carpeted floor, with a few seated devotees visible in the background. Banner text overlay reads copyright and source notices, not included.2016-12-15Night-time ritual in a white tented pavilion with a red carpet. On the left, a seated figure in a rust-orange robe with long dark hair and a garland of white and coloured flowers sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, beside a gold lion figure. A priest in a white dhoti with a maroon-and-gold border stands at right, holding a lit lamp arrangement of multiple flames toward a dark deity murti decorated with red and white flower garlands. Seated devotees, many women in saris, watch behind. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor and a kalasha and lamps stand nearby.2016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20162016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15 +1 copiesA night-time temple ritual under a tented canopy with string lights and hanging lanterns. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden sunburst backrest and lion armrests, on a red carpet. A bald priest in white dhoti and a white upper cloth stands before him, holding a lit oil-lamp aarti with a trident-topped stand. Behind them, drummers and seated devotees in orange and white attend. On the right, a richly decorated deity murti with floral garlands and colourful draped fabric is visible, and a tall trident rests in the foreground near offerings and flowers.2016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20162016-12-15