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A photograph of a ceremonial procession under a covered pavilion. A central man in a red-maroon turban and maroon cloth, wearing a red-and-pink flower garland, ornate gold necklaces and gold bangles, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him a large multicoloured parasol-style canopy with red tassels is held overhead. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders, one holding a tall silver staff, flank him. Devotees in orange and saffron robes stand with folded hands along the sides, and a woman in a dark dress with a floral garland also stands among them. Hanging colourful lanterns, green leaf streamers and a tray of flowers in the lower right complete the scene.

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A large outdoor ritual gathering under a canopy decorated with colourful tassels, hanging lanterns and green leaf festoons. In the foreground a man with a red and gold turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces stands with hands folded in front of a low table covered with a striped cloth, brass vessels, flower garlands and offerings. Beside him a bare-chested attendant in orange dhoti holds a tall golden staff, and white-clad priests in white dhotis hold ritual poles and a decorated umbrella. Behind them a crowd of devotees, many with palms pressed together, stands in saffron, blue and white saris and kurtas, appearing to take part in a puja.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Photograph of a festival flag-hoisting ceremony under a decorated pavilion. In the foreground a bearded man wearing a rust-red turban and a pink-and-white patterned shawl with gold necklaces and rudraksha malas stands with palms pressed together, while a young man in orange dhoti holds a tall bamboo pole with green leaves. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white dhotis, saffron and blue saris stands with folded hands beneath a canopy of red, green and yellow tassels and hanging mango-leaf strands. Brass kalasha vessels and a striped pillar frame the scene. The shawled man shows distinctive presentation cues but identity is uncertain from appearance; described by role as a ceremony leader.2016-12-14Outdoor festival procession under a red-and-white canopy with palm trees behind. A central bearded man in a red garland, red turban with a gold emblem, and heavy gold necklaces stands with hands folded, holding a tall ornate parasol-style umbrella pole. Around him, men in white dhotis and bare torsos carry poles and ropes, and a row of devotees in orange and saffron robes stands with hands pressed in prayer. Women in saris and western clothes stand on the right, some with palms together. Hanging black and green leaf decorations and a golden ritual pot appear in the foreground.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14January 01 20172017-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a canopy decorated with white and red flower garlands and green leaves. In the centre, a figure seen from behind wears a red-orange turban, long swept-back black hair, a white flower garland, a red-orange sash and gold armbands; he appears to be a person, with the long hair and turban as cues, though his face is not visible. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and white shirts wear rudraksha malas and stand attentively. A man in white with a red-brown sash and a flower garland stands at right beside an umbrella-like parasol with a silver handle and a brass kalasha. In the foreground, a woman in a red-orange sari with a white dot on her forehead holds a brass horn-like instrument. Attendees raise their hands in greeting at the upper right.2016-12-23A photograph of a festival ritual inside a temple hall decorated with colourful hanging cloths and strings of silver bells. In the centre stands a man with a full beard and long dark hair wearing a maroon turban with a gold ornament, a pink and white diamond-patterned shawl, layered gold necklaces and bangles, hands folded in prayer with eyes closed. Beside him at left, a shirtless young man in orange dhoti holds a tall golden flagstaff decorated with green mango leaves. Behind them a crowd of devotees stands with palms pressed together, including women in saris and men in white dhotis and orange shawls. A brass oil lamp sits in the lower right corner. Flagstaff hoisting ritual with devotees.2016-12-14A photo of a procession scene outdoors. A central man stands with palms pressed together in anjali, wearing a rust-red robe, a long red rose garland with a white and yellow flower tail, and a dark brown rudraksha mala across his chest. He has a tall black dreadlocked crown-style hair and a gold ornament at the crown, with white vibhuti on his forehead. Behind him, attendants in orange robes with gold borders and white-marked foreheads wear garlands; one holds a long silver staff at right. Above them a red, blue and yellow umbrella with tassels and emblems reads Dhyanapeetam. Some people are in the background, with one in orange praying with hands together.2016-03-01April 10 20162016-04-10December 14 20162016-12-14A photograph of a long-haired, bearded man with long dreadlocks standing with palms pressed together in anjali mudra and eyes closed in devotion. He wears a thick red-and-white floral garland, a red-brown dhoti-style cloth, a gold belt, and gold armlets and a heavy gold pendant. Behind him, several men in orange and red-brown robes stand, one with a saffron head cloth, and a drummer in orange clothing plays a drum. A tall gold-topped ceremonial staff rises at the top of the frame.2017-09-27 +1 copies