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Night outdoor ritual at a person ashram grounds. A large bonfire burns in the foreground on bare ground, with a figure lying or prostrate in the flames. Behind it, a seated man in saffron-red robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a golden ornate throne under a fringed golden parasol, with a trident-like staff beside him. Attendants in saffron and white stand to the right, one holding a parasol, and a crowd stands in the dark background. The scene reflects the Anti Spiritual Elements Suicide Day commemoration.

Night ritual photograph of a large open fire blazing in the foreground on a gravel ground. Behind the flames, a row of devotees in white and cream clothing stands with hands pressed together in prayer, several holding small items. A man in a rust-orange robe stands near the fire. Behind them, an ornate golden-canopied seat or shrine is set on a raised platform, with decorated parasols and a colourful umbrella at the right edge. Smoke drifts across the scene. Approximately ten to twelve people are visible.

Night-time homa ceremony outdoors. A seated figure in a red-and-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on a red throne with gold trim, facing a fire pit with flames, scattered red flower petals and brass vessels. A priest in a white dhoti and white shawl, with a white headband, stands at the fire pit with his back to the camera. Two shaved-headed sannyasis in orange robes sit on the left and right, one with hands folded in prayer. Behind the throne, two more people in white dhotis stand, and a pedestal fan and kalasha offerings with mango leaves sit on a red-draped table at left. A bare ground and dark trees form the setting.

Night photo of a large open-fire ritual on bare ground. A tall bright fire blazes in the foreground. Behind it, a robed figure in orange-maroon clothing stands near the flames, and a line of people in white dhotis, white shirts and mixed clothing stand and watch along the right. On the left, several robed figures in maroon stand near a raised golden canopy or throne-like structure with a seated figure and a golden arch behind. A tall pole and a multicoloured canopy fabric appear at the upper right.

Night outdoor ritual photograph with a large fire blazing in the right foreground and sparks rising. On a raised stage at left, a seated figure in red-and-gold garments sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy, and a trident-like staff stands beside him. A line of about twenty standing devotees in yellow, orange, white and checked clothing stands facing the fire, several holding fans, and ceremonial parasols with colourful fringe rise above them. Small lamps are scattered on the ground.

March 02 2016

2016-03-02 +2 copies

March 02 2016

Evening outdoor ritual photograph with a large fire burning in the foreground on bare ground, smoke drifting across the scene. On a raised platform draped in orange cloth, a seated figure in orange-red robes and a red and gold garland sits on an ornate golden throne canopied by a straw-like umbrella, with a trident standing beside him. Several people in white and orange clothing stand in the smoky background near small flames. a person: the seated figure wears a red-and-gold garland and ornate golden throne setting; identity is based on appearance cues only.

February 22 2016

2016-02-22 +1 copies

March 02 2014

Outdoor evening ritual at a raised stage in front of a golden shrine holding a deity murti draped in red and garlanded with marigolds. A small fire burns in a pit in front of the shrine, with brass vessels, banana leaves and offerings on the platform. Two priests in white dhotis and orange cloths attend the fire, one holding a garland. A woman in a maroon sari sits with hands folded on an ornate golden throne under a striped umbrella, while a man in a rust-coloured robe stands beside the shrine. Rows of seated devotees in orange, white and cream clothing face the stage. Garlands hang from the shrine.