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Outdoor ritual gathering on a dirt ground lined with coconut palms. A tall golden trident (trishul) stands in the foreground on the left. In the centre a person in white dhoti and shirt stands at a shallow rectangular water-filled pit or tank, while others in white and cream clothing gather around it. On the right, a woman with long dark hair in an orange garment sits on an orange-draped seat with her back to the camera, and a child in orange sits in front of her. White temporary tent structures and a red and orange tasselled canopy frame the scene. Devotees in white, cream and some coloured saris stand in a dense crowd along the path.

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Outdoor ceremony on bare reddish earth beneath tall coconut palms, with a tarpaulin-covered shed at left. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in a bright orange sleeveless top sits with bare feet on an orange cloth and black cushion, seen from behind; beside them another seated figure wears orange robes. A large gold trident (trishul) stands upright at left, and a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, women in sarees in blue, purple and green, and a girl in white stand in an open ritual area. Some devotees carry small vessels near a shallow pit. Colourful hanging decorations appear at top right.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor temple-grounds ritual under palm trees. A large crowd of devotees, mostly men and women in white dhotis, saris and kurtas, stands around a shallow rectangular pit filled with water. A tall golden trident (trishul) stands upright at right, beside a fringed orange-and-gold canopy. In the foreground, two people in saffron/orange robes sit facing the scene, one with long dark hair. A drummer in white holds a drum at left. Makeshift white-roofed structures and coconut palms surround the area under bright sunlight. A person in orange robes and a man in white stand near the pit. a person's presence is not clearly identifiable from appearance.2008-12-31Outdoor ritual gathering under tall palm trees on a dirt ground. A large crowd of devotees, mostly men and women in white dhotis, sarees and kurtas, stands in a semicircle around a shallow fire pit or homa area where smoke rises. A gold trident (trishul) stands upright at right in the foreground. In the lower right, a woman in orange robes sits facing the scene, and a person in orange with a mala is seated near the front. Temporary white-roofed shelters and a decorated canopy with orange, green and pink tassels frame the scene. Ritual drums are visible among the attendees.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of an outdoor ritual procession on a dirt path lined with coconut palms and thatched structures. A golden ceremonial staff with an ornate top stands in the left foreground. Many people in white traditional dhotis, white kurtas and white saris crowd the path, some holding small items. A man in a green shirt and several men in white walk forward through the middle of the path. In the right foreground, a woman with long dark hair wearing an orange garment sits on the ground, seen from behind, watching the proceedings.2008-12-31Outdoor festival scene under palm trees on bare red earth. In the foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on a cushioned seat, viewed from behind, appearing as a person seated in a place of honour. A large golden trident (trishul) stands at left. Crowds of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, plus women in saris and salwar, gather around. Men in white dhotis play drums, and a priest in white clothing stands in the centre, while temporary white tent structures and palm-thatched sheds line the background.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor ritual gathering under palm trees in a dusty courtyard. In the foreground, a seated person with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and sits on a cushioned orange seat with a black pillow, facing a sunken rectangular water-filled pit. Nearby, a gold-colored ceremonial pillar stands at left. A line of men in white dhotis and shirts, some with lanyards, stand around the pit while a man in white stands at its edge, hands pressed together in prayer. A man in a brown shawl with an orange sash stands beside a drum. Crowds of devotees, many in white and women in colorful saris, stand behind a rope barrier; white tents and thatched huts line the background.2008-12-31A large crowd of devotees gathers on a dirt ground beside tall coconut palms and white-roofed tent canopies. Most men wear white dhotis and white shirts, while several women wear saris in green, yellow and pink. A man in a yellow shirt walks along a narrow stone-edged channel as others follow in a procession-like movement. In the foreground, a woman with long dark hair wears an orange top and sits at the edge of the frame. A tall golden ceremonial staff with a finial stands at the left, and a rope barrier separates the crowd. Tall palms and a blue sky fill the background.2008-12-31