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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor 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.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 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 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.2008-01-01Outdoor 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 stage at a large festival event, decorated with gold and yellow floral backdrop, red and green arched frames and a golden throne-like seat. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-cushioned gilded peetha, with a crown-like headpiece, holding a ceremonial object. Three to four attendants in orange robes stand around a white-draped altar with fruit offerings, brass vessels and a brass elephant figure; two raise arms in ritual gesture. A large crowd of devotees fills the lower foreground.2008-01-01January 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.2008-01-01Outdoor photo of a ceremonial stage under a white tent canopy with pink draping. On a raised golden throne-like seat at right sits a figure in red-orange robes surrounded by garlands, with an ornate gold canopy above. Several standing and seated people in saffron/orange robes attend the stage; one in the foreground at centre-right in orange holds a small brass bell. Seated devotees in white clothing sit on the red-carpeted floor at left, with brass lamps and a gold elephant figure at lower right. The scene resembles a puja with a bell being rung.2008-01-01