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Outdoor photograph of a cultural procession presentation on a dirt ground in front of a large black stone statue of a seated deity with a multi-hooded serpent canopy behind its head, draped in red cloth, white and gold jewellery, and rainbow-coloured floral garlands. Seated in front on a gold-framed throne is a figure in a red-brown robe and rudraksha beads, with a crown-like headpiece, hands in a meditative pose. Standing on both sides in a broad semicircle are about 40 performers in costume: children and young adults wearing gold crowns, green, orange, yellow and blue traditional costumes, garlands, and some holding a staff, a trident-like staff, and drums. A red and yellow building and rocky hills appear in the background under hazy skies.

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December 16 20172017-12-16Outdoor photo of a large black stone murti of Shiva seated on a lotus-like base beneath a hooded serpent canopy, garlanded with multicoloured flower strings. In front, a seated figure in saffron-red robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne-seat, flanked by rows of costumed performers in gold crowns, orange, green, purple and pink garments, many holding garlands, a trident, a kalasha and a conch-like object. A yellow-roofed building and hills stand in the hazy background.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16 +1 copiesDecember 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16Outdoor photo of a ceremonial welcome before a large dark stone statue of a seated deity with a hooded serpent canopy above its head, decorated with colourful garlands. In front, a seated figure in red and white clothing sits on an ornate golden throne-like chair, with a crowd of children and young people in gold crowns, bright saffron, green, purple and pink costumes and garlands lined up on a dirt ground. On the left, musicians in white dhotis play long brass horns and drums; on the right, drummers in white and cream attire play large drums. Behind them stand a yellow-roofed building and a hazy hilltop landscape.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A large dark stone Shiva murti with a cobra hood rises at the centre of an open dirt ground, draped in red cloth and multicoloured flower garlands. A seated figure in a gold throne-like chair sits in front of the murti, wearing a red garment, rudraksha-style beads and a red headpiece. Around them stands a long line of children and adults in colourful costumes: orange and saffron dhotis, green and red sarees, gold crowns, bangles and garlands, with some holding brass pots, staffs and ritual items. A man in white dhoti stands on the right beside a cameraman. A yellow-roofed building and hills appear in the hazy background.2017-12-16A large outdoor photograph of a dark stone or bronze-toned statue of a seated deity under a multi-hooded serpent canopy, draped in a red cloth, white garment, rudraksha-style beads and garlands in red, yellow and purple. In front, a seated figure in orange-red robes and a red turban sits on a golden throne-like seat with flower offerings, and a long row of costumed participants in headdresses, saffron and orange robes, garlands, and holding staffs and kalasha-style pots stands in formation on a dusty ground. A yellow-roofed red building and hills appear behind.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16