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A photograph of an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and bamboo-and-cloth decorations, used for a ritual setting. In the foreground, two large gilded metal deity murtis sit on pedestals with garlands of white and orange flowers; the nearer one wears a tall crown-like headdress and holds a ceremonial staff. Along the right, several people in saffron-orange robes sit before rows of brass pots with flower bunches and mango-leaf garnishes, and one standing figure in orange holds a tray. A man in a white shirt stands near the centre. Striped mats cover the floor, and a low wooden structure with flower garlands lies in the mid-ground.

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Outdoor ceremony under a large corrugated-roof pavilion decorated with tall striped pillars and hanging banners. In the foreground two golden deity murtis with flower garlands and a carved orange lion-shaped stand occupy the view. In the centre a man with long dark hair and an orange robe stands at a raised dark homa/yagna pit lined with marigold garlands and kalasha-like vessels, while many people in white and orange clothes sit in rows on the ground. A woman in a white sari stands at left. Another man in white stands at right.2008-11-11Outdoor ritual under a corrugated tin roof propped on bamboo poles, with a hillside behind. A man in white clothes and an orange cloth sits cross-legged on the left at a low seat, with several people in white seated along the left side. On the right, a carved wooden peetha/throne-like altar holds a framed portrait garlanded with orange and white flowers, flanked by yellow marigold garlands. In front, rows of brass kalasha pots, each with mango leaves and yellow flowers, are arranged on a multicoloured cloth, and a tall brass lamp stand stands at the far right. A striped green cloth covers a table on the left foreground.2008-11-11Outdoor temple-style ceremony under a corrugated metal roof held up by bamboo poles. In the foreground, rows of silver-coloured brass kalasha pots, many topped with yellow and green flowers and green coconuts, are arranged on the ground. A man in white with an orange shawl sits at left beside trays of marigold garlands, and a woman in an orange robe stands near the centre. Behind them a large framed portrait shows an elderly man with white hair and a white beard against a red background. At right, a carved wooden palanquin-style peetha with lion carvings is draped in red, orange and white flower garlands and sits on a striped cloth. A colourful painted pillar and a hillside with rocks and scrub are visible in the background.2008-11-11Outdoor ritual setting under a corrugated tin shelter supported by bamboo and metal poles, with a rocky hill behind. In the left foreground a man in white dhoti and orange shawl sits at a low platform. Beside him stands a figure in orange robes and another in white, while a few seated onlookers in white appear at the far left. Rows of brass pots with water and neem-like leaves and yellow flowers, typical kalasha pots, are arranged on a raised tiered platform in front. A tall painted pillar in red, yellow and blue stands in the center. At right, a carved wooden palanquin or peetha with a framed portrait garlanded in marigolds and red flowers sits on a striped cloth, flanked by stone lion figures. A large banner portrait of a smiling man with a white-marked forehead is displayed behind the platform.2008-11-11A photograph inside a open-sided temple-style pavilion with a corrugated metal roof. In the foreground at left stands a tall polished brass oil lamp with tiered dished bowls. At right, a carved wooden lion sculpture rests on an ornately carved wooden pedestal. On the floor in the centre, rows of yellow and orange flower petals are arranged in lines before a number of white cage-wrapped pots topped with green leaves and corn-like sprigs, arranged as a kalasha-type offering display. Along the back, several people in white dhotis and orange and saffron shawls stand facing the ritual area, with a few others standing nearby. Hanging colourful striped fabric banners decorate the posts overhead, and a yellow banner with printed text is visible at upper left.2008-11-11A covered outdoor pavilion with a corrugated roof holds a row of decorated deity murtis on red-draped platforms, each adorned with garlands of orange and white flowers and striped red, white and green fabric canopies. Several white-clad men stand in a line on the left, some wearing saffron-orange shawls, with one figure in saffron robes standing near the centre holding a ritual object. Flat mats and white pedestals on the ground hold brass plates, flowers and offerings in front of the murtis. Strings of small lights and hanging garlands decorate the ceiling and trees beyond the open sides.2006-12-26Outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal canopy with tall poles. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland sits on a blue cloth before a microphone, with a wooden stand and a tall wooden pole nearby. Around the altar, rows of brass kalashas wrapped in white mesh and wrapped with green leaves and yellow and pink flowers, topped with coconuts, are arranged on the red-earth ground, with flower strings laid out in lines. Behind them, a group of people in white and saffron clothing stand watching, including women in white saris and a woman in a lavender sari, with a golden vehicle visible in the background. Carved orange wooden palanquin-style structures frame the foreground.2008-11-11Outdoor photo under a open-sided shelter with a corrugated roof and bamboo poles hung with striped cloth. In the foreground two golden deity murti seen from behind, with crowns and a large disc-shaped halo, one holding a spear-like staff. Behind them a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, stands beside a raised platform decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands. Several people in white and orange clothing are seated or standing in the background, and a few vehicles are visible beyond the shelter.2008-11-11Outdoor photo under a corrugated metal roof supported by bamboo poles, decorated with hanging striped cloth panels with tassels. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and rudraksha beads stands at center, holding a lit lamp or offering aloft while smiling. Before him is a raised stone platform strewn with marigold and white flower garlands, with brass kalasha pots and a brass ritual vessel in the foreground. Around him sit and stand many devotees in saffron and orange shawls, with several men in white dhotis and white shirts pressing palms together. A banner on the back wall shows a portrait and Tamil text. Trees and parked vehicles are visible outside.2008-11-11A covered outdoor temple hall shows a long row of deity murtis dressed in gold-coloured and blue garments, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold crowns. Behind them stand peetha-style platforms draped in red, white and green cloth, decorated with red and white striped and silver-tinsel arches. On the left, a few people in white and saffron-orange clothing stand near ritual stations with flower-decorated pots, and small white altars with banana leaves and offerings lie on the ground. Strings of yellow flower garlands hang from the roof beams.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor ritual pavilion with a white tent canopy and bamboo poles. In the foreground, rows of brass kalasha pots with mango-leaf tops and marigold garlands are arranged on the ground, with bananas and fruit nearby. At right stands a carved wooden peetha holding framed portraits and a pair of seated deity murtis dressed in red and green silks with garlands, beside a decorated throne-like seat. Behind the offerings, a standing figure in white clothing faces the altar, and a group of people in white and cream garments, including saris, stands in a crowd at left. Green and sunflower-patterned cloths hang behind the altar, with striped mats spread on the ground.2008-11-11Outdoor ritual pavilion under a corrugated metal roof with a palm grove beyond. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand in a line on the left, hands joined in prayer, while a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron shawl and white dhoti stands at the centre with his back to the camera, facing a ritual setup. Before him are a brass vessel, bowls of offerings, a large round stone yantra-like slab, and low white platforms heaped with white and red flower garlands. On the right a decorated altar or deity canopy is hung with yellow and white marigold garlands, red and blue cloth, and a red-and-white striped arch. Strings of yellow marigold festoons hang across the upper area. The scene suggests a puja with floral decoration and offerings.2006-12-26