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Photo 11704298 +1 copiesAgamas +1 copiesPhoto 11704294 +1 copiesPhoto 11704295 +1 copiesJuly 04 20162016-07-04Photo 11704201December 13 20162016-12-13Night outdoor fire ritual with a large square homa pit of stacked brick-like altar, lit by a bright flame, decorated with red flower petals and white rangoli-style borders. A priest in white dhoti with a green headcloth and green shawl stands tending the fire with a long ladle, while a shirtless man in white dhoti beside him holds his hands in anjali. A seated man on the left, bare-chested with a white dhoti and gold necklace, holds a small bell. Behind them, a large ornate chariot or ratha with garlands, carved lions and a golden canopy stands on a tiered base. Many seated devotees in white and red shawls watch from the left. Brass pots, fruit offerings and a plate of flowers sit near the fire.2016-07-04April 01 20162016-04-01Photo 11704291 +1 copiesAugust 14 20162016-08-14 +1 copiesJuly 04 20162016-07-04