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October 07 2010

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A man in a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha-style beaded garland stands at left, holding a brass bell in one hand and a flaming oil lamp (aarti) in the other, performing a ritual before a long table covered with white cloth. The table displays rows of colourful painted clay figurines, a golden horse, and a golden Ganesha-style deity murti with a gilded shrine behind. Around him, a group of men and women in white dhotis and white clothing stand in a hall with a tatami-style mat floor, some with hands folded in devotion; one holds a brass tray. A large printed banner hangs on the wall above the table. Several people are visible in the background, and a decorative red-and-yellow pillar stands in the middle.2010-10-07October 07 20102010-10-07October 07 20102010-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 07 20102010-10-07October 09 20082008-10-09A photograph of a festive indoor hall decorated for Navaratri, with a tiered display of painted clay dolls and figurines arranged on white-draped steps along the right wall. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at left; the taller one holds a brass plate and the other raises a green leaf overhead. On the floor are colourful rangoli kolam patterns, potted plants and a brass oil lamp (deepam) in the foreground. Behind them, glass cabinets hold a silver-toned deity murti, and paper stars and streamers hang from the ceiling.2008-10-09A photograph inside a bare hall with a corrugated roof and white walls showing a Navaratri golu display. Three men stand on a floor decorated with coloured kolam designs. The man on the left wears white dhoti and shawl and holds a tray; the two men in the centre and right wear orange robes, with the right-hand figure holding a sheet of paper and a rudraksha mala visible. Tiered white-draped steps on the right hold rows of painted clay dolls, figurines and a small chariot, and a silver deity murti stands in a glass cabinet behind them. Potted plants, a brass oil lamp and a brass pot sit on the floor, with a wall-mounted sign marked with an emblem.2008-10-09A barefoot man in a saffron-orange robe and a long orange shawl walks forward holding a brass handbell in his right hand, with a rudraksha-style bead mala around his neck and dark hair swept back. Behind him, several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand in a covered hall with a mat floor, some with hands folded. On the right, a tiered white-draped table displays many small painted clay and metal deity figurines, a brass chariot-style shrine, a Ganesha figure and a horse statue. A tray of yellow flowers is held at the left edge. A white banner with text hangs on the orange wall above. Pillar in the background is painted with red and blue patterns. Appearance-based candidate for the a person walking with the bell; uncertain from visible cues alone.2010-10-07A photograph of a Navaratri celebration in a temple pavilion decorated with strings of lights, pink and maroon drapes and a hanging yellow-and-black banner. Behind the scene, tiers of Bommai Golu dolls and figurines are arranged on red-draped steps, with golden lion-pillar carvings flanking them. Several figures are seated on the floor in front of a flower-filled offering stand with yellow marigolds and small decorated pots. A priest in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands near a microphone, while men in white dhotis, one with bare chest and sacred ash, bend or kneel in worship. A standing deity murti in red and gold draped attire stands at left and a small gilded shrine sits center. Oil lamps and a blue water jug are visible on the floor.2017-09-26A festive indoor display set up for a Navaratri golu-style arrangement. Tiered shelves covered with white cloth hold many painted clay dolls and figurines of deities and village figures in bright colours. In the centre, a white-draped step base with a framed portrait of a smiling figure wearing orange robes and a flower garland, labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Ganesha idols in pink and white flank the arrangement. On the floor, a white cloth mat holds rows of colourful dolls, and a brown sand-like lettering reads NITHYANANDAM. Colourful rangoli designs in pink, purple and green surround brass oil lamps, and a man in white at left lights a lamp. No live crowd is visible.2008-09-30A photograph inside a decorated temple hall during Navaratri, with string lights and pink and maroon draping overhead. Tiered red shelves behind hold many small deity figurines and dolls, a golden lion-form pillar stands at left, and a golden lamp stand sits in front of the shelves. A speaker on a stand is at centre. An orange-robed man stands near the speaker. At right, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with sacred markings and a woman with hair in a bun and a rudraksha mala sit on the floor, and a man in white dhoti bows forward. Ritual offerings in lamps and trays of yellow marigolds are placed on the floor, and a small table at left holds brass bowls with flowers. Visible people are about five.2017-09-26September 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copies