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December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Outdoor temple procession beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A bearded man in a maroon dhoti and a garland of white and pink flowers stands centre-left, hands folded, beneath a decorated ceremonial parasol with a colourful fringe. Behind him a figure in a white dhoti and shawl holds a parasol and hands together. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis carry brass plates of flowers and offerings, and a white-clad man holds a long rod. Devotees in white and orange stand along the path. On the right, a large gold-and-black deity murti adorned with flower garlands stands beside a black cobra-shaped stone and a red-stone base scattered with petals. Lamps and a saffron flag are visible behind the group.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14January 01 20172017-01-01December 30 20172017-12-30Outdoor procession under a large banyan tree on a brick-paved path. A central figure in a maroon-red dhoti and a maroon turban, wearing a heavy gold necklace, a white and red garland, and gold bracelets, walks barefoot onto a striped woven mat. Behind him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-robed attendants hold a white ceremonial parasol and a staff, while a crowd of devotees in white kurtas and dhotis stands with hands folded. On the right, a dark stone deity murti is decorated with yellow, orange and red flower garlands, and a red rock formation sits beside it. The scene suggests a padapuja-style honouring with a procession.2016-12-03December 30 20092009-12-30January 01 20172017-01-01Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree at an ashram gathering. In the foreground, a figure in orange robes with long dark hair holds a ladle over a brass vessel and small fire pit, beside brass lamps and an offering tray. Behind, a barefoot man in white dhoti and white kurta stands with hands folded, and a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing stand in prayer and watch. A tall pink-and-green fringed umbrella and an ornate gold throne-like seat with a red cushion, decorated with flowers and orange-clad offerings, stand to the right.2005-07-21January 01 20172017-01-01December 23 20162016-12-23