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A crowd of devotees, mostly women in colourful saris and salwar kameez with headscarves, and several men in dark jackets, queue in an orange-walled tent. Along the right, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti wears a rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet while standing beside a gold-carved throne with red cushions. Behind the throne hang gold dragon-shaped rods, tassels in red and blue, and a tall striped banner with bird emblems. A small framed portrait sits on a shelf, and a written notice hangs on the left wall. The person in white has shaved head and appearance that is not clearly that of the candidate, so identity is uncertain.

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February 07 20132013-02-07Inside an orange-draped tent, a line of women in saris and shawls, some in red and purple, stand at a metal table where a priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold border attends a silver tray holding a lit oil lamp, a lime and offerings. A gilded and red-cushioned seat is at left, with strings of marigold-like garlands and hanging decorations overhead. Behind, more devotees and a bright outdoor view are visible. Several women bow or join hands in devotion.2013-02-11February 15 20132013-02-15February 07 20132013-02-07February 07 20132013-02-07February 07 20132013-02-07A photograph of a ritual worship inside a tent with orange and red fabric and a gilded throne-like pedestal. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with orange and gold borders stands at right holding a brass vessel, beside a second priest in white. On the left, several devotees with folded hands, one in a knit cap and one in a grey shawl, stand in worship, and a woman in a red blouse and patterned sari bends to pour liquid over the pedestal. At far right, a deity murti with a red and white flower garland, a trident and gold ornaments is seated on the gilded platform. Five to six people are visible.2013-02-07February 11 20132013-02-11A crowded outdoor procession at an ashram-style venue with orange and saffron tents. On the left, a gilded golden palanquin or ratha stands near a black speaker, and a multicoloured umbrella with tassels is raised above the scene. Several men in orange and saffron robes walk through the crowd, one in a white dhoti. A man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and bare upper body stands in the foreground with hands folded, facing the procession. Devotees in mixed clothing, including women in colourful saris and men in shirts, press close on both sides. A large banner on the right shows a painted figure. No single identifiable leader is clearly visible.2013-02-11A photograph inside a red and orange tent decorated with purple drapes and yellow-and-blue banners. At the centre stands a golden arched shrine holding a deity murti with a crown, garlands and a raised weapon, flanked by a golden throne-style canopy. Devotees in white dhotis, cream kurtas, saris and a woman in red and a woman in a pink sari gather on a green mat, some with folded hands, while a priest in white dhoti and orange cloth stands at right beside a framed portrait and a small table with a speaker. No clearly identifiable a person is visible.2013-02-07Crowded indoor event under a pink canopy with red valance and warm lights. At the centre, a seated figure in white robes with a leopard-print shawl sits before a floral garland arrangement and a decorated ceremonial parasol. Around them, men in white dhotis and orange-saffron garments stand near the seat; one man in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at right. Foreground devotees, including women in saris and a woman in a blue sari, move through the crowd. A patterned wall with small shrine-like niches forms the backdrop.2010-12-29February 10 20132013-02-10