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Night-time ritual under a tent decorated with hanging ribbons and bunting. A figure in a white dhoti and white shawl, with a white head wrap, stands at the centre raising one hand in blessing, beside an ornate red and gold throne-like seat. Near them an orange-robed attendant holds a brass plate, and a second figure in orange stands nearby. Several women in red and maroon saris sit on the left before brass oil lamps, fruit, bowls of kumkum and turmeric, and marigold petals. On the right, seated devotees in white and yellow clothing sit with hands folded. A large wooden drum-like object and a decorated altar with fruit and flowers occupy the foreground, and a clay-figure tableau with fairy lights stands at the far left.

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Night-time festival scene under a canopy decorated with red and yellow pennants, hanging tassels and green leaf garlands. At centre, a figure in white wrap with a white head covering and a gold-bordered red seat raises one hand in greeting, holding a small object, beside a figure in saffron-orange robes. Seated women in red and green saris and a woman in a red top sit before a ritual table laden with fruit, flowers, kumkum, a brass oil lamp and a kalasha. A man in white dhoti at right joins palms in namaskar. Colourful painted figures and garlanded deity murtis stand at left under string lights.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA night ritual in an open pavilion decorated with hanging tassels, strings of lights and green leaves. At right, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a red-bordered shawl and yellow waist cloth holds a small bell and a silver vessel while facing a wooden stand with an offering of red apples and green limes on brass plates. Along the left, several women in maroon and red saris sit on the floor holding flowers, with petals scattered on the orange cloth. In the centre, a figure in white robes sits on a red-cushioned throne flanked by seated monks in saffron and orange. Behind them stands a large decorated deity murti with a crown, and a bright string-lit backdrop. Devotees sit in the background. Ritual setting suggests puja with offerings.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNighttime homa ceremony under a open pavilion decorated with saffron-orange and white cloth banners, strings of leaves, and large circular ornaments. A standing priest on the right, with a shaved head, wears a white dhoti and shawl with red borders and a gold necklace, raising one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a small object. Beside him, a seated woman in a maroon blouse and red-and-maroon sari holds a green fruit and a pink item near a platter of fruit and flower petals. Behind them, a fire offering area with a raised altar, a kalasha-like vessel, and brass oil lamps on the left. Several white-clad priests and seated devotees in white and red attire fill the background. A large ornate gold-and-red throne chair is visible, with a robed figure seated in front of it. The scene shows fruits, brass lamps, and scattered flower petals on an orange cloth. Several people are visible, including partially seen figures in the background.2010-10-16Night-time ritual on an open-sided pavilion with orange cloth and bunting. In the foreground a woman in a maroon blouse and dark red sari with a patterned border kneels at a low platform, holding a green fruit. Beside her, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with red-striped borders raises one hand in a blessing gesture and holds a small object. The platform bears fruit, flower petals, brass vessels and plates of offerings. Behind them, brass oil lamps stand on tall stands, and figures in white sit around a central seat draped in red and gold. A large round wooden drum-like vessel and crowds of seated devotees, mostly in white and red, fill the background under strings of lights and hanging tassels.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesNight ceremony outdoors under a decorated canopy with hanging red, orange and patterned cloth banners, leafy garlands and string lights. A man in a white dhoti with bare upper body, a light yellow turban and a long beaded necklace stands before a red velvet throne with gold trim, raising one hand and holding a small object. Beside him a monk in orange robes holds a silver tray. To the right an elderly sadhu with white hair and beard, in saffron wrap and a turban, holds his hands together. In the foreground seated women in red, green and white saris hold coconuts and fruit before brass oil lamps, and a kneeling man in a white dhoti tends an offering on a white-draped table scattered with flower petals and brass vessels. A large wooden drum stands at right.2010-10-16Night ritual at a Chandi Homa outdoors under a canopy. Women in maroon and red saris sit in a row on an orange-draped platform, several holding fruit and flowers, with brass plates of apples, bananas, melons and other offerings before them. Behind them a large deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, adorned with white floral decoration, stands beside a lion vahana. A standing priest in white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders, bald-headed, holds a lit lamp or incense near a fire pit with smoke. Strings of lights, saffron pennants and a decorated ornate throne-like seat appear in the background.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight-time photo of a homa/puja at an outdoor pandal. In the foreground, several young women in red and maroon sarees sit on an orange-draped low platform, one with hands held together in prayer, with fruits, flowers, brass plates and bowls laid out before them. Behind them a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with green border pours or offers from a vessel beside a fire pit with rising smoke. Further back, a figure in orange sits on a red and gold throne near a deity murti decorated with white flower garlands. Strings of marigolds, orange triangular flags and tassel-hung poles frame the scene, with festive lights and a poster at the right edge.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight-time ritual photograph at an outdoor ashram setting lit by a string of red fairy lights and a bright lamp. In the foreground a woman with long dark wavy hair, wearing a red blouse and maroon sari, sits beside a tray of mangoes and bananas. Beside her, several women in saris (maroon, green and white) hold green fruit and offerings near a low white platform decorated with flowers, a brass lamp and a plate of tomatoes and fruit. In the centre a figure in white clothing sits on an ornate red and gold throne. To the right a man with a shaved head and beard, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and holding a ritual vessel, stands at the side of a wooden drum-like altar. Coloured cloth banners and a deity figure with an ornate headdress appear at the left edge.2010-10-16A night ritual scene at an outdoor homa or puja space. In the foreground a young woman with long wavy dark hair and a maroon top and sari sits cross-legged, looking to her left, with a green-and-pink offering in her hands. Behind her, several women in red, maroon and green saris sit in a row holding offerings. Fruit, bananas, limes, vermilion and turmeric powder in metal bowls, and marigold petals cover the floor. To the right, a robed man in white sits on a red and gold throne, and beside him a man in saffron-orange cloth holds a plate. A large clay deity murti with many arms stands in the left background, surrounded by string lights and a fire-pit area with smoke. Ritual implements and a wooden stand are in the foreground.2010-10-16