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Night outdoor gathering on dry ground with a crowd of devotees in orange, saffron and white clothing. On the left, a performer in a golden crown, saffron dhoti and garland, with an elephant-headed deity murti style costume, stands among attendants. Several people sit on the ground in front, some with palms pressed together in namaskar. Two ornate umbrellas, one red and one multicoloured with tassels, are held aloft above the crowd, and a red umbrella is visible at the top right. A man in a green kurta with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. Women in white saris and men in white shirts stand behind, many with hands joined in prayer, and a small child stands in white among them.

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Night outdoor photograph of a ceremonial gathering on bare ground beneath trees. At left stands a large Ganesha murti adorned with a gold crown, red garlands and a richly decorated orange-and-gold cloth. Several people in orange and white robes stand with hands folded in anjali; a man in a green kurta stands centre with palms joined. Behind them, ornate red and yellow ceremonial umbrellas with sequined fringes are held aloft, and a tall yellow banner pole rises at centre. Seated devotees on the ground in orange, white and red clothes, including children, watch and sit in rows. Bright floodlight glows at the upper right edge. This appears to be a puja or procession moment honouring the Ganesha murti.2016-09-01Night outdoor scene at an ashram-style courtyard. A performer in an elephant-headed Ganesha costume with a golden crown and a red-and-white flower garland walks forward in saffron-orange dhoti, beside a seated crowd of children in orange and white clothes. Behind them, adults in white dhotis and saffron garments stand, some with hands folded, while several ornate umbrellas in red, orange and gold with fringed edges are raised overhead. A vibrant festive procession atmosphere.2016-09-01A nighttime outdoor procession on dry grass lit by a bright floodlight. A bare-chested man in grey dhoti walks barefoot at the centre, wearing a long beaded garland and a white-and-gold ornamented mark on his face, with a glowing light behind him. Around him, a line of people in saffron and orange robes, white kurtas, and multicoloured saris hold up red, orange and gold ceremonial umbrellas (chhatras) with fringed edges. Some devotees stand with hands joined in prayer. A few spectators in casual clothing stand at the right edge. Several people fill the frame in a festive ritual procession.2016-09-01Night outdoor festival scene in a garden courtyard. A performer in a Ganesha costume with an elephant head mask, gold crown, orange-gold dhoti and a red-pink flower garland walks forward across dry grass. Behind him, devotees and children in orange and white clothing sit and stand, some with hands folded. Two orange and red decorated parasols and a golden lamp stand are visible, with a red draped table at left and bamboo plants behind. A few people appear to be in prayer postures. No figure is clearly identifiable as the a person by visible cues, so the role is given as a performer in costume and devotees.2016-09-01September 01 20162016-09-01Night procession on open ground lit by a bright spotlight. In the foreground a performer dressed as Ganesha wears a golden crown, a white elephant-headed mask, a pink and white flower garland, and an orange dhoti with a red sash. Beside him a bare-chested performer in grey trousers and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace carries a green leaf bundle and wears face makeup. Behind them women in saffron and orange saris and white-clad devotees walk beneath ornate multicoloured and red decorated parasols and umbrellas. Spectators stand at the edges. The scene suggests a devotional street procession.2016-09-01Night photo of an outdoor ritual procession on grass. At right, a bare-chested man with white face markings, rudraksha and bead necklaces, and grey dhoti-style cloth dances while holding a wooden drum-like object and green leaves. Around him, a crowd of children and adults in saffron and orange robes, white kurtas and yellow-green clothing move forward, several holding ornate red and gold umbrellas (chhatras) over a central figure. A tall figure with a gold-and-black face stands in the background near a tree. Dark night sky above.2016-09-01Night outdoor performance on a dirt ground in front of a striped low wall. A performer in a richly ornamented red-and-gold headdress and costume, with gold armbands and a dark robe, stands at right facing a group of seated people in saffron and white. In the centre, a standing man in white dhoti and shirt faces the performer, and another man in white stands beside him. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits cross-legged at left-centre on a red cloth, with a bald man in orange beside him, and many seated devotees in white and orange fill the background under dark trees. Oil lamps or lights glow faintly at the back.2006-08-20Night outdoor performance at a rural-looking site. A performer in a Ganesha costume with a golden elephant head crown, orange and gold dhoti-style garments and a red-and-white flower garland stands barefoot on dirt, holding a small object. Behind and beside him, a seated and standing crowd of children and adults wear orange, saffron and white clothes, some with garlands. Several large decorative umbrellas in red, orange and ornate gold patterns are held up on the right. Adults in white and saffron robes stand in the background, and a red-draped table sits at the left edge.2016-09-01March 02 20162016-03-02 +1 copiesNight procession under an open-sided pavilion with bright overhead lights. Two young drummers in orange dhotis and white pants play round drums at left, with a bare-chested youth in orange beside them. A row of devotees in orange and saffron garments hold their hands in anjali, flanked by women in green and yellow saris. Many decorative umbrellas in purple, pink, orange, and yellow are carried overhead, along with hanging lanterns and colourful banners.2016-09-15Night photograph of an outdoor ceremony with a crowd of devotees in white clothing standing before colourful ceremonial umbrellas with tassels. In the centre-right, a man in an orange robe with a red-orange wrap and a long flower garland is smiling with palms pressed together. Beside him, a man in an orange shawl holds a brass plate near a microphone stand, while others in white clothing clap and fold their hands. In the foreground stands a tall brass oil lamp, and to the right are offerings of yellow flowers, leaves and small pots. Petals are scattered on the ground.2006-12-22