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December 21 20092009-12-21Night-time ritual photograph of an outdoor pandal decorated with banana plants, marigold garlands and hanging lamp strings, with a bright shrine at the back holding deity murtis draped in yellow and orange garlands. In front, a priest in white sits before a small fire and offering setup while attendants in tan clothing and a man in a red-and-white head wrap assist. A large seated crowd of devotees in white, cream and pastel clothing sits on colourful striped mats facing the shrine, their backs to the camera.2016-12-02December 21 20092009-12-21Night outdoor ritual at a temple-style pavilion with a large decorated deity murti behind an altar, garlanded in yellow, white and red flowers, with banana plants and hanging tassels above. A seated figure in a red-cushioned throne in the centre is dressed in white with a garland, and priests in white dhotis and pink headcloths perform rites around a flower-strewn platform. Many devotees in white and colourful clothes sit on mats facing the stage, while a bare-chested priest in the foreground faces the altar. Strings of lights and a video camera on a tripod are visible. Activity suggests abhishekam and puja.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02Evening outdoor puja under a canopy at an ashram-style venue, with a large crowd seated on the ground in white, cream, green and orange clothing. Smoke rises from a fire pit at left, and several priests in white dhotis sit behind a golden-canopied altar with yellow marigold garlands and banana leaves. A seated figure in saffron-coloured clothing on a red throne at right, with a visible crown-like headdress, appears to be presiding over the ritual; this is an appearance-based probable identification only. Behind the altar stand deity murtis decorated with garlands, and strings of coloured lights hang overhead.2016-12-02August 09 20072007-08-09October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesEvening ritual in an open-sided pavilion decorated with green garland swags, hanging orange and white tassels, and rows of string lights. Priests in white dhotis sit cross-legged at a central altar draped in red-and-white striped cloth, with brass vessels and offerings in front of a decorated deity murti backdrop. At the right, a figure in orange robes stands beside a red-cushioned throne-like seat occupied by a person in blue and gold attire. Seated devotees in white and yellow sarees and dhotis fill the floor in front, facing the altar.2010-10-15 +1 copiesNight outdoor photograph of a ceremony under a corrugated roof strung with colourful tasselled bunting and lights. Seated devotees in white, teal, orange and pink clothes sit on mats facing a lit stage at the back. Priests in white dhotis and shawls sit behind a raised platform decorated with white flowers and a white canopy, with a deity murti and offerings in front of an orange wall marked TEMPLE. A woman in orange sari sits on a chair at the left, and a large bronze bull statue stands at the far left edge. Fresh flower garlands and a lamp are visible near the platform.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight-time ceremony under a white tented pavilion with yellow draped canopy and hanging lamps. On a raised stage, several ornately decorated deity murtis stand under marigold garlands and arches, with a flower-strewn platform and a small fire offering. Seated on the stage, a priest in saffron/orange cloth and a figure in white attend the rites, while a seated figure on a gilded ornate seat with a tall striped parasol sits to the left. Many devotees sit on the red carpet and plastic chairs, mostly in white, orange and saffron clothing, with cameras on tripods filming. The scene is a puja/aarti before the deity murtis.2016-12-19A wide photograph of an outdoor-covered ritual hall at night, lit by hanging lamps and strings of coloured lights. Rows of seated participants on striped mats fill the foreground: many bare-chested men in white dhotis with sashes and women in white saris. A large golden-draped object sits on a red pedestal in the foreground, with a small deity murti and offerings nearby. At the front, a robed figure in orange sits before a raised decorated altar and a homa/yagna area with smoke rising. A figure in orange stands at the right edge. Crowd of seated devotees indicates a deeksha or puja setting.2017-03-16