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Outdoor ceremonial stage under a white tented canopy with a red carpet runner. A man in orange robes at left holds up a lit flame or lamp toward the stage, with a row of brass lamps on the carpet. On the raised dais at right, several figures in orange and red robes sit before ornate brass vessels, a brass elephant figurine, and a golden canopy. Striped red-white barriers separate the aisle from the seated area, and decorative red, green and white banners stand along the carpet. Several other people in orange are seated along the lower edge at left. The setting suggests a ritual puja or aarti performed for a seated audience.

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Outdoor ceremony under a white tent with a red carpeted walkway. In the foreground on the left, a woman in orange robes holds a brass lamp stand with lit flames toward the stage. Beside her, further devotees in orange sit on the ground. On the right, a raised dais holds brass kalasha pots, a golden brass elephant figure, and a golden ornate throne canopy. Several people in orange and saffron robes sit on the dais behind a red and white barrier rope. Colourful patterned banners and a large ornate golden deity murti with a decorated backdrop complete the scene.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor stage event under a white tent canopy with pink drapery and a red-carpeted platform. On the right, a golden ornate throne with a red cushion and gold trim holds a seated figure in orange robes. Beside it, two men in orange saffron robes sit on the stage, and a woman in orange sits nearby. Brass kalasha pots, a golden elephant figure, and garlanded flower offerings sit on a white-draped table in front. In the foreground, several men in orange robes stand and a woman in white and orange kneels among a crowd of devotees. A golden elephant figure and a small decorated pot appear at lower right. Portions of the banner and sound equipment are visible overhead.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a white canopy tent at a temple-style stage decorated with yellow, red and white drapery and gold arch motifs. On the raised dais, a seated figure wearing red and gold garments sits on an ornate gold throne beside a brass elephant figure, with attendants in orange and saffron robes around. In the foreground, several people in cream and orange clothing sit on the red-carpeted floor with brass vessels and lamps, while an orange-robed man stands holding a bell near the stage. Brass kalasha pots and an elephant statue are placed along the stage edge.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor stage under a white canopy with a large ornate golden throne at the back, flanked by yellow and red decorative panels with floral motifs. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit on the raised platform before an altar with brass vessels, flower garlands and offerings, performing a ritual. Brass elephant figures, gold-coloured urns and a red carpeted staircase with patterned triangular pillars frame the stage. Hanging saffron banners overhead. In the foreground, devotees with folded hands in orange clothing kneel facing the stage.2008-01-01Outdoor ceremonial stage under a pink and white canopy at an event, with a large golden throne backed by a yellow and green decorated panel with red and pink floral arches. A seated figure in red and orange garments sits on the throne, surrounded by brass vessels, lamps and a small brass elephant figure on the platform. Several men in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls stand and kneel on red carpets, some holding brass pots and offering vessels, while devotees in white and cream garments sit in rows along the foreground. Decorative striped pillars with floral motifs frame the stage. This appears to be a ritual or puja setting, with the kalasha-like brass vessels and offerings in the foreground.2008-01-01Outdoor 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.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor temple-style ceremony on a raised stage under a white canopy, decorated with gold and multicoloured arches and kalasha-like pillars. A seated figure in a gold-and-red setting sits on an ornate golden throne at the back of the stage, with a large peetha-style arrangement and a small gold elephant figure in the foreground. Several standing men in saffron/orange robes stand on the red carpeted stage, one raising a hand, while others gather around. Seated devotees in white clothes with orange shawls fill the carpeted floor in front, some with hands folded, surrounded by brass lamps and offerings.2008-01-01