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A large tented hall filled with hundreds of seated, mostly bare-chested male devotees in white dhotis, sitting cross-legged on colourful striped mats during a ritual. In the foreground, several men wear white or tan cloths over their shoulders and sit facing a red-draped table laden with fruit, flower offerings and brass vessels. Across the hall, a gold-decorated altar holds deity murti and framed images, and a rudraksha-adorned figure is visible near the front. Rows of hanging tassels and paper lanterns hang from the ceiling, with string lights and potted plants along the edges. The scene suggests a group abhishekam or puja.

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A large tented hall during a Rudra Abhishekam ritual, with a crowd of mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis seated on striped multicoloured mats facing a gilded shrine. Dozens of devotees in the foreground sit with their backs to the camera, some wearing sacred threads and white cloth draped over shoulders. At the left, priests in white stand before a red-covered table holding brass vessels, bowls of offerings and flower garlands. The shrine features a gold-framed deity murti and a decorated throne-like structure. Hanging multicoloured tassels and paper lanterns decorate the white tent ceiling, and stage lights illuminate the scene.2016-12-02December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 02 20162016-12-02December 07 20162016-12-07December 02 20162016-12-02Large indoor tent-hall at night filled with many seated men in white dhotis, mostly bare-chested, sitting on colourful striped mats in rows facing a central altar. A priest in white stands near a camera on tripod at left, and another white-clad attendant moves at right. The altar area holds a red-draped table with brass vessels, fruit offerings, flower garlands and a decorated deity murti under a golden canopy. Overhead hang rows of multicoloured paper lanterns and tassels, white fabric ceiling panels and bright white lights, with a television camera on a crane at right. The scene looks like a group puja or satsang, though no specific event is legible.2016-12-07A large indoor tented hall at an evening gathering, with hundreds of men seated on colourful striped mats facing a raised stage at the far end. Most attendees are bare-chested in white dhotis, many with white sacred ash markings on their bodies and rudraksha or bead necklaces; some wear orange or brown shawls. Colourful paper lanterns and decorative hanging ornaments fill the white canopy overhead. At the front left stands a tall figure in dark ceremonial clothing near a yellow banana-leaf decoration, and a large golden peetha or throne and an ornate deity backdrop are visible on stage. A screen displays a slide. The scene suggests a satsang or initiation session.2016-12-05Large outdoor tent ritual with hundreds of seated devotees on striped floor mats facing a red-draped altar with brass pots, flower offerings and a golden shrine. Men in white dhoti and bare upper body sit in rows; several priests in white stand at the altar performing abhishekam. Hanging colourful tassels and paper lanterns fill the ceiling. Several figures in white and orange dhotis sit in front, one in orange with a rudraksha mala. A deity murti and tall golden canopy frame the stage.2016-12-02December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07