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Evening outdoor ceremony at night. A person in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha-style mala stands before an ornate red and gold throne, bending forward with a large folded cloth bundle held over the head. To the right, a man in an orange robe holds a silver tray, and an older bearded man with white body markings and a turban holds flowers. A seated man in white with a mala leans over a low table with flowers in the foreground. Women in red and white stand at the left edge, and a standing man with a microphone is at the far left. Colourful painted pillars and a flower garland frame the background.

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October 16 20102010-10-16Night-time outdoor ceremony under a dark sky with hanging circular rings and a string of green leaves strung across the top. A standing man in white ritual dhoti and shawl with a turban and beaded necklaces stands with palms pressed together in front of an ornate red and gold throne. Beside him a man in orange robes holds a silver tray, and an elderly bearded sannyasi in orange-red cloth with white body markings and a turban holds offerings. Another man in white with a mala sits below near a fire pit with flowers, and a figure in white stands at the right edge. Two colourful painted pillars frame the stage, with women in red and pink saris seated at the lower left.2010-10-16 +2 copiesNight-time homa ceremony in an open outdoor pavilion. A man in a white dhoti and shawl with a turban and gold-coloured necklaces sits on an ornate red and gold throne, hands folded in a gesture of respect. Beside him, an older bearded man with white-painted forehead and body markings, wearing a rust-brown cloth, sits with hands joined. At the centre a seated man in white clothing and beads leans over a square fire pit lined with white steps, with marigold petals scattered around it, brass vessels and a flame glowing inside. Girls in red and maroon dresses with gold jewellery sit at the lower left, and a man in white dhoti stands with hands folded at the right edge. Painted pillars with bird motifs frame the scene.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight photograph of an outdoor homa ceremony. A man in a white dhoti and shawl, with a cream turban and gold-bead necklace, stands on a red cushioned throne raising one hand with a small offering. Beside him a man in orange robes holds a silver tray, and a bare-chested priest with white body markings and a white beard stands at right. A man in white kneels at a fire pit with flower petals and a metal vessel. Young women in red and orange sit in the foreground. Behind them hang green leaf festoons, a painted pillar and a large orange ring structure. A figure in white at left holds a microphone.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight outdoor homa ceremony at an ashram. A bare-chested priest with white sacred-thread-style cloth and a microphone chants at the left. In the centre, a person in white dhoti and shawl with a turban and rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands with hands folded before a red and gold throne-style chair. Beside them, a man in orange robes holds a silver tray. At the right, a shaved-headed priest with a long white beard, bare torso, white body markings and beaded necklace raises his hand. Smoke rises from a fire pit at the foreground, and oil lamps and flower petals are arranged on the steps. Painted colourful pillars and women in saris are visible at the edges.2010-10-16 +2 copiesNight-time ritual scene under a canopy of mango leaves with a ring-shaped arch above. A large red and gold throne stands empty at center. A bearded man with sandalwood and white markings on his body, wearing orange cloth and beads, holds a plate at the right, while a man in white dhoti with a yellow turban and gold necklace stands with hands folded beside the throne. A bare-chested man in white cloth kneels at a raised fire-altar platform with brass vessels and flower petals. Girls in red and maroon dress sit at left, and a robed attendant in orange carries a tray of flowers. A wooden drum-like object stands at right and smoke rises behind the platform.2010-10-16 +2 copiesNight outdoor ritual at a homa or puja platform decorated with marigold and yellow flower petals. A man in a white dhoti and cream turban stands on a red and gold throne, raising his right hand and scattering yellow flowers, smiling. Beside him a man in white cloth with a shawl and gold beaded necklace speaks into a microphone. A bare-chested priest with white body markings and rudraksha beads kneels at the fire pit, and another priest in orange robes holds a silver tray. Young girls in red and pink dresses stand in the foreground. Green leaf festoons and painted pillars frame the scene, with a wooden ritual vessel at right.2010-10-16Night-time homa at an ashram stage lit by string lights of many small orange lamps. A young man in a white dhoti and white shawl with a turban and gold-coloured necklaces sits on an ornate red and gold throne, his hands folded in his lap. Beside him an older bearded sannyasi in ochre cloth with white ash markings on his arms and chest holds a silver tray of flowers and offers it. In front, a shaved-headed priest in white and a gold-coloured necklace kneels at a low square fire pit, with a bundle of sticks beside it and smoke rising. A standing priest in white with a red-striped cloth holds an open book and chants. Women in orange saris sit behind, and a backdrop with floral patterns is visible. Several people are visible, counted as partial figures included.2010-10-16Night outdoor ritual homa at an ashram. A man in a white dhoti with a cream turban and long ceremonial gold-and-bead necklaces sits on an ornate red and gold throne, smiling. Beside him, an older bearded man with a matted turban and white body markings wears orange-brown robes and sits in a white armchair with hands joined. A younger man in white dhoti and gold necklaces kneels before a fire pit, scattering offerings. Smoke rises; a brass oil lamp with a lit wick and flower petals sit on a patterned mat. Women in red saris and other priests in white or orange robes sit nearby, and a decorated pillar with floral garlands frames the scene. Fairy lights glow in the background.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight outdoor ceremony under a decorated canopy strung with mango leaves and a floral garland. A man in an ornate gold-and-red throne is seated centrally, wearing a cream turban, white dhoti-style cloth, and multiple beaded necklaces; he is smiling. Before him, a shaved-headed man in white with a red-bordered cloth kneels at a stone yajna pit or homa platform strewn with flower petals and brass vessels, holding offerings. To the right, an older bearded man with white hair, bare chest, body markings and beaded necklaces sits with hands folded in namaste, and a shaved-headed attendant in white stands at the edge. A man in saffron clothes stands near the throne holding a ceremonial item, and young girls in red and maroon traditional dress with flowers in their hair sit at left. Painted decorative pillars and a red flag frame the scene.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOutdoor evening ritual under a corrugated metal-roof pavilion with red supports, hanging yellow and patterned fabric decorations, and smoke rising in the air. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching turban sits on an ornate red velvet throne with gold trim, hands folded, on a red floor mat. In front of him, a bald man in orange robes kneels on the left, and a man bare-chested in white dhoti with a yellow cloth kneels in front, hands pressed together in namaskar near a fire pit with flower petals. A silver multi-tiered aarti lamp stands at right. Behind, a group of women in colourful saris watch and press their palms together. The central seated figure has a saffron turban and rudraksha mala, consistent with the a person cues.2011-10-05October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copies