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Outdoor photo of a large seated audience facing a tiered stone stage decorated with rows of small deity murtis and figures, with a central golden canopy framed by marigold garlands. Many women in red, white and brown shawls and head coverings sit on red-cushioned chairs in the foreground, with a seated figure in white near the stage and a row of camera tripods and video cameras on the left. Stage lighting trusses frame the scene against a red wall with trees behind. Overall this is a crowded ceremonial gathering.

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December 12 20172017-12-12Outdoor ceremony in front of a red brick wall at dusk, with a tiered stage holding rows of priests in white and saffron robes and a decorated deity murti under a draped canopy. A sacred fire burns in the foreground at a platform where ritual offerings are arranged. Several priests in saffron stand near the fire. A large audience of women, many in red, pink, purple and white shawls and headscarves, sits in red-cushioned chairs facing the stage. Camera operators with a video camera on a tripod and stage lighting trusses frame the scene. Trees line the background.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12Outdoor photograph of a large seated audience facing a tiered stone-and-brick stage in front of a red wall and trees. The stage is lined with rows of small seated figures in orange, yellow and white clothing. A white ornate canopy or palanquin stands at right with floral offerings and rows of oil lamps in front. A man in white dhoti stands on the left near a tall lighting truss and a camera crane. Audience members in red, orange, blue and grey jackets and shawls sit on red chairs and mats; many wear rudraksha-style malas. Date-related event context is not visible on the image itself.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12Outdoor ritual gathering before a tiered stone stage with many seated deity murti figures and a central deity with decorative marigold-style garlands; a raised central seat holds a figure in red ceremonial dress, and a white ornate palanquin stands at right. In front, a large crowd sits on mats and carpets, many in saffron and orange garments, shawls and winter wraps. A man in white dhoti and shawl stands at left near a camera crew and boom microphone. Offering trays with fruit and flowers, and a bed of orange marigolds, lie before the stage. Red walls and trees frame the scene.2017-12-12Outdoor ritual scene in front of a tiered stone platform lined with many seated clay or stone figures, each draped with marigold garlands, and a decorated canopy with colourful bunting and garlands at upper right. Near the centre, a man with long dark hair and a red-orange cloth sits cross-legged on a raised platform before a microphone, with offering vessels and flowers in front of him. Large crowd of devotees in the foreground, mostly women in pink, purple, orange and white saris and shawls, seen from behind. A crane arm and stage lights are visible at left and upper right. Pale white pots are stacked at left.2017-12-12Rear view of a large seated audience facing an outdoor ritual at a fire pit with burning flames and offerings. Many devotees sit on red chairs, wearing orange and saffron shawls with rudraksha malas, plus grey, black and blue jackets and woollen caps; one person in a purple turban and another in a bright orange shawl are prominent. In the background, several priests in orange and red robes sit before a decorated altar with garlanded deity murti and white statues. A man in white dhoti stands at left beside a camera operator, and a woman in orange sits at right near the altar.2017-12-12Outdoor photograph of a large ceremonial scene with a tiered stepped structure against a red wall, lined with rows of seated deity figures in white, red, orange and saffron robes and garlands. Above center, a canopy decorated with marigold garlands in orange and yellow frames a central figure. In the foreground, a red-robed man with raised hand stands before the audience at a small platform with white ornate canopy, a microphone and camera equipment nearby. Dozens of seated devotees in red, purple, green and white shawls face the stage, with a cameraman at right.2017-12-12Outdoor evening ceremony at dusk with a large crowd of seated devotees in red chairs facing a raised stage. Many devotees wear white clothing, red and orange shawls, and blue or dark hooded wraps. On the stage, a line of robed figures in orange and white stands near a tiered structure decorated with a colourful cloth canopy, with a tall lighting truss and camera crane in front. A man in orange robes is visible at left, and a figure in white stands centre stage beside a small white pavilion. A large screen on the right shows a figure. Trees and fog fill the background.2017-12-12Outdoor ritual scene at dusk with a crowd seated in the foreground, many in dark jackets and head coverings. Behind a tall metal lighting truss, a row of tiered stone steps holds many black stone deity murtis, some draped with colourful garlands and a floral canopy. Robed figures in saffron and orange clothing stand near a white ornate pavilion, with a central white throne-like seat and offerings laid out below. Some participants wear white dhotis and shawls while others hold items near the ritual area.2017-12-12Outdoor evening gathering with a large seated audience on mats facing a raised stage area. In the foreground, many women and some men sit closely together in shawls, scarves, knit caps and coloured clothing including pinks, reds, black and grey. On the left, a stone-tiered wall displays rows of painted deity murti and figures decorated with garlands and cloth. A woman in a teal and red sari stands near a small white ornate shrine or pedestal holding floral offerings and a row of brass oil lamps. A cameraman films from a tall metal lighting truss with stage lights, and a large screen shows a figure. Trees and a red wall form the background under a hazy sky.2017-12-12