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Night-time ceremony in a large open-air stadium lit by floodlights, with a tiered crowd seated in the background and a suspended camera crane overhead. At centre stands a large decorated throne or ratha-style structure covered in garlands of orange, white, green and red flowers, with a golden seat. A seated figure in the centre wears a gold necklace and dark-coloured dress, flanked by attendants. In the foreground, many devotees sit on the ground in white and cream traditional dhotis and saris, some bare-chested, several holding brass thalis with flowers, fruit and lamps. Ritual lamps and brass vessels are arranged around the base. Some men wear white dhotis with orange shawls and garlands, and a row of attendants in white stands on the left.

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February 24 20172017-02-24 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20172017-02-24 +2 copiesFebruary 24 20172017-02-24 +1 copiesNight photograph of an outdoor Shiva ritual at a large stage, with a towering floral and garland-decorated structure (rathotsavam-style chariot or throne) built in red, white and gold. Central at its base, a gilded figure in saffron clothing sits in front of a gold shrine. Around the base, a crowd of devotees sit on the ground in white and cream clothes and traditional attire, many bare-chested men in white dhotis, some women in cream saris with gold borders, and some in colourful salwar. Brass plates of offerings, oil lamps, kalasha and vessels are arranged before them, as in a puja. Stadium-style seating behind is filled with a large audience under bright lights.2017-02-24 +1 copiesNight-time temple festival scene under floodlights, with a large ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with striped white and orange fabric panels. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti stands at the palanquin holding a long ceremonial staff, while another bare-chested priest in a white dhoti works beside him. Women in yellow and white saris and white outfits kneel close to the palanquin, some with long dark plaits, and a woman in a white sari with a floral border stands at the right. Behind them rows of seated devotees fill terraced steps, and a screen at left shows a video feed of many participants. A man in a dark robe with a gold necklace stands near the palanquin, possibly part of the rite. The scene suggests a rathotsavam procession with pada puja performed at the chariot.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24Night photograph of a large outdoor temple ceremony at an amphitheatre-style venue lit by floodlights. A tall, elaborately decorated ratha-like structure with a golden throne-like canopy and a fan of colourful flower and cloth garlands stands at center, with a deity murti or seated figure within it. Rows of seated devotees in white and light clothing fill a raised stone tiered seating area behind. In the foreground, several bare-chested men in white dhotis sit with women in white and green saris, many holding brass thalis and oil lamps. A standing figure in dark clothing with a saffron-coloured cloth near the structure stands by a lit stage area. A monitor and orange cloth sit at the left edge. Ceremonial oil lamps and offerings are arranged on the stone floor.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24