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Night photograph of a temple shrine with a tall fire pit burning in the foreground. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and orange head cloth, wearing a rudraksha mala, stands at left holding a silver tray of flower offerings over the flames. Behind the fire stands a large deity murti seated on a golden throne with a golden arch, draped in garlands and a red cloth. At right stands a blue-skinned goddess figure with raised hands, wearing a white crown and a yellow-orange marigold garland, next to a decorated umbrella. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform with lotus petals and marigold offerings in front, indicating a homa or puja ritual. No identifiable person is visibly present as a person; the only human figure is the priest.2016-10-29Night-time homa at a temple shrine. A bare-chested priest in an orange-red dhoti and matching turban stands at left, holding a brass plate of offerings toward a large fire burning on a low altar. Behind the fire, a deity murti seated on a throne with a red-and-gold canopy is garlanded with white and orange flowers, flanked by lion figures. At right, a blue-skinned standing deity murti wears yellow marigold garlands and a white crown. Brass oil lamps on tall stands and a decorated ceremonial parasol frame the scene, with flower offerings on the floor in front.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29Night-time outdoor ritual under a corrugated roof. A fire pit burns at center front, with brass oil lamps and bowls of flowers and fruit on striped mats. Two men stand at left in orange and white dhotis; one holds his palms together in prayer and the other carries a tray. At right, a golden throne-like seat with a red canopy holds a deity murti adorned with a garland and flower strands, while a bearded man in a red-brown robe sits on a gold chair beside it, a gold fan behind him. A smaller decorated shrine with a kalasha-like structure and flower garlands stands behind the fire. Smoke drifts across the scene.2016-02-16February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesNight photograph of an outdoor ritual before a large decorated deity murti seated on a lion-supported pedestal, draped in garlands and jewelled ornaments. In the foreground a fire burns in a stone fire pit with offerings and brass oil lamps on stands nearby. On the left a priest in orange-red dhoti and upper cloth, wearing a rudraksha mala and an orange turban, holds a white flower garland before the fire. Another figure in orange stands at the left edge. A decorated orange umbrella with floral motifs rises on the right. Banana leaves and fruit sit at the bottom edge.2016-10-29A night ritual fire ceremony in a dimly lit temple hall. A standing priest in orange-red dhoti and a wrapped orange turban holds a long red cloth over a brass tray while a tall roaring fire burns on the floor. Behind the fire are large white and gold decorated deity murti with flower garlands and an ornate gold shrine arch, and a small oil lamp stands near the flames. A brass pot sits at the lower left. Smoke rises through the frame.2016-10-10February 16 20162016-02-16Night-time homa at an outdoor temple stage. A large fire burns in a pit in the centre, with silver-trimmed low tables and offerings in front. Two young men in orange-red dhotis and bare upper bodies stand at left, one holding a lit lamp or offering vessel. Behind the fire stands a richly decorated shrine with a seated deity murti. On the right, a tall white deity statue with multiple arms and marigold garlands stands with a raised hand, a red-garlanded figure lies prostrate before it, and a seated man in a white garland and dark clothing sits on a gold-trimmed seat. Hanging orange and green decorations and a sign reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham appear along the stage edge.2016-10-29September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copies