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Night-time outdoor procession under a corrugated tin roof at a temple-like courtyard. On the left, a large white and blue-skinned deity murti stands on a raised platform, adorned with a yellow marigold garland, while white-clad priests in dhotis with gold borders attend it, one pouring or offering a red-and-white item. Behind, a bare-chested man balances a brass kalasha pot on his head. Several devotees carry colourful umbrellas: blue, orange, green and a large multicoloured one with tassels. Near centre, a man in a rust-brown robe wears a long white flower garland and a rudraksha mala. To the right, saffron-clad sannyasis hold rudraksha malas, and a person in white stands beside them. Many attendees wear white, orange and maroon clothing.

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October 30 20162016-10-30October 30 20162016-10-30October 30 20162016-10-30A night-time temple ritual under a open-sided roof hung with colourful lanterns and garlands. Several men in white dhotis with bare upper bodies and white forehead markings carry a tall blue-faced deity murti adorned with a yellow-and-white garland and a white headdress, lowering or lifting it over a dark stone shivalinga-like base wrapped in marigold garlands. A shirtless man at right holds a metal kalasha on his head, and women in orange saris stand behind. A decorated deity shrine with oil lamps sits at left. Rose petals are scattered on the floor. Some people are partially visible in the background.2016-10-30A night-time outdoor procession under a open-sided tin-roofed pavilion decorated with hanging garlands, streamers and a red ring frame. Several saffron-robed devotees and young boys in orange cloth walk in a line carrying colourful parasols in blue, orange, yellow and green. Center right, a bare-chested man in orange with rudraksha mala and a long garland stands beside a man in brown robes holding a flower garland. At left, a man in white dhoti with an orange bag walks toward a stone step, while a priest in white holds a brass kalasha with coconut and leaves on a raised platform decorated with scattered petals. A drummer stands near the middle. Multiple people are visible.2016-10-30 +1 copiesOctober 30 20162016-10-30Night-time ritual outdoors under a corrugated roof hung with lanterns, paper decorations and orange umbrellas. A bearded man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a long rudraksha mala and a white flower garland with red blossoms, stands with palms pressed together in prayer before a large blue-skinned deity murti with black hair, a gold-and-yellow garment and yellow-and-pink garlands. Around him, shaven-headed men in orange dhotis and sacred white vibhuti markings hold a silver bowl of pink flowers and a microphone, while a small child in a purple outfit stands with hands folded. A brass oil lamp sits in the foreground.2016-10-30October 30 20162016-10-30October 30 20162016-10-30Outdoor ritual gathering under a corrugated roof at dusk, with hanging red, orange and yellow decorative lanterns and a cloth canopy. A large deity murti with blue skin, dark hair and a white crown stands at left, garlanded with yellow and pink flowers and holding an offering. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe and white flower garland stands with palms pressed together in namaste near the murti. Nearby, several young men in orange and white dhotis, rudraksha malas and white forehead markings stand in attendance, and a girl in a purple outfit joins her hands in prayer. Orange and blue ceremonial umbrellas and a microphone appear in the background.2016-10-30 +1 copiesOutdoor-roofed temple hall during an evening puja before a large blue-skinned deity murti with long black hair, yellow shawl and garland of white and yellow flowers; its hand holds a flower. In front stands a bearded man in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a long white and red flower garland, hands raised in a gesture, appearing to lead the worship; he has long hair and a rudraksha-style mala. To his right, young men in orange robes with white body markings hold trays of offerings and a lit flame. A brass oil lamp and kalasha sit in the foreground, with orange and blue umbrellas, hanging paper lanterns and tassels overhead. Approximately fifteen people are visible.2016-10-30November 29 20112011-11-29