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Evening ritual at a temple-style outdoor pavilion lit by string lights. Several women in silk saris sit on a floral-strewn mat before brass oil lamps and a fire pit, one in red and gold, another in green, and a girl in a red-and-cream sari in the foreground. Behind them stand large painted deity murtis with garlands. On the right, a man in white dhoti and a saffron-and-white turban, with a gold necklace, sits on an ornate red and gold throne. A shaved-headed man in white with a shawl and gold necklace stands at a microphone holding a book. A few men in white stand in the background.

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October 16 20102010-10-16Night photograph of a ritual at an outdoor ashram setting lit by string lights. On the left, large painted deity murtis, one with a blue body and yellow garland, stand beside a decorated canopy. A standing man in white dhoti and a maroon-bordered shawl holds a microphone and a tray of fruit. Several women in red, green and maroon saris kneel on a flower-strewn floor before brass oil lamps with lit flames, one woman holding a silver plate. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti and white top with a saffron-and-gold turban sits on a red and gold throne with rudraksha-style beads at his neck. A fire pit with a lit flame sits in the lower right, where a man in white kneels, and a kalasha-style brass vessel and marigold garlands are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight photograph of a puja at an ashram with string lights and a decorated canopy. Two large deity murtis with garlands stand at left, one in blue with a crown and one in pink. In the foreground, several women in red, green and cream saris sit on the floor before brass oil lamps, a kalasha and scattered flower petals. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt holds a microphone and a tray of fruit. A bent figure in a red-maroon shawl offers a flower at the feet of a seated man on a red and gold throne. That seated man wears a saffron-coloured turban, white robes and a gold necklace. Another man in white sits on the right edge. A fire pit is visible at bottom right. A standing attendant in white stands in the background.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesNight ritual scene in front of illuminated deity murti figures, with strings of lights and a decorated backdrop. In the foreground, several women in red and maroon silk saris sit on the floor behind a brass lamp and a puja table covered with scattered flower petals and garlands. A woman in a dark red silk sari bends forward to offer flowers to a ceremonial setup, while a young man with a shaved head, wearing a white dhoti and a gold-beaded necklace, stands behind her. On the right, a seated man in a white garment with an orange turban and gold necklaces sits on a red and gold throne. Oil lamps burn on brass stands, and a wooden drum edge is visible at the lower right.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight-time ritual scene in an ashram courtyard lit by strings of red fairy lights. On the left, two large painted deity murtis, one with a tall crown and blue skin, another in pink-and-purple garlands, stand beside a golden-yellow umbrella canopy. In the centre, a woman in a red sari and a woman in green and red sit on the floor before brass oil lamps, flower-strewn offerings and a kalasha-like setup, while a bare-chested man in a red shawl bends forward offering a pink flower. A man in white dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace stands holding a microphone and a tray of fruit. On the right, a man in a white dhoti and a saffron-coloured head wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a bare-chested attendant in a white cloth seated beside it. A standing man in white clothing watches at the back. Visible people: about seven.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesNight ceremony in an ashram courtyard lit by oil lamps and string lights. Several women in red, maroon and green silk saris sit on the floor in the foreground, one with hands folded holding a pink flower. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and a red-and-gold silk shawl stands beside a low raised dais covered in flower petals and offerings. At the right, a person in white clothing with gold necklaces and a saffron-coloured turban sits on a red and gold throne-like seat with hands together. Painted deity figures with garlands stand at the left, and a brass lamp stand and a bell-shaped vessel sit on the dais. Scattered marigold petals cover the floor. Roughly ten or more people are visible.2010-10-16 +2 copiesNight photograph of a ritual in progress at a temple hall with string lights and painted deity figures behind. In the foreground, several women in red and maroon silk saris and gold-bordered clothes sit in a row holding green mangoes and pink flowers in their hands. Brass oil lamps with lit flames sit on a floral-strewn floor along a white altar platform. On the right, a man in white ritual cloth bows low before a seated figure on a red-cushioned golden throne with a gold-framed back, who wears a white dhoti with a saffron-coloured shawl, multiple beaded necklaces and a white head covering. Other people stand in the background. A brass vessel and a wooden board sit at the right edge.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight outdoor homa ceremony beside a rectangular white-tiled fire pit with a small flame and scattered flower petals. A man in white dhoti and gold-beaded necklace tends the fire with an offering. Several young girls in red and maroon silk dresses sit on the left with flower garlands and gold jewellery. Behind them, priests in white dhotis and gold necklaces stand near a lit brass oil lamp, and offerings of fruit and sweets lie on trays. On the right, a red velvet throne with gold trim is occupied by a seated figure in white with a saffron-coloured turban and bead necklaces. Further right, a bald elderly man in saffron robes sits with a rudraksha mala, and a person in orange robes stands. Strings of coloured lights and a decorated backdrop frame the scene.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesEvening Chandi Homa ritual at an outdoor ashram setting lit by oil lamps and string lights. Several young girls in red and maroon silk dresses with gold trim sit on the floor in front, one holding a small offering. A priest in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha-style garland pours or offers items over a fire-pit altar. Behind, a seated figure in white with an orange-and-white turban and gold necklace sits on an ornate red and gold throne. Other men in white ritual clothes and orange robes stand nearby. A tray of fruit, sweets and flowers lies on the floor, and garlanded figures of deities stand at the left edge.2010-10-16 +1 copies