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Night photo of a ritual in an open-sided tent hung with fringed festoons and plantain-leaf garlands. A standing priest in a white dhoti with a red-bordered shawl and a gold chain raises a lit oil lamp in one hand and holds a small bell in the other. Seated devotees in white and saffron clothing surround a low platform with brass plates, a brass oil lamp, flower petals, bowls and a kalasha-like vessel. Behind them is a red-and-gold throne bearing a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes, and a green-and-red sari-clad woman sits at left. The ritual appears to be a puja with aarti.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A night ritual in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and hanging decorative tassels. A standing priest in white dhoti and shawl with red-and-white borders and a gold necklace raises a lit camphor flame on a metal lamp toward the ceiling. Seated devotees in white, some in orange and red, fill the floor. A red throne with gold trim holds a framed picture of a seated figure in saffron. Brass lamps, a small bowl of offerings and plates lie on a cloth in front. The setting appears to be a homa or aarti ceremony.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesNight ceremony under a corrugated roof decorated with hanging striped cloth tassels, orange triangular pennants and a green leaf garland. A standing priest in a white dhoti and orange-striped shawl holds a lit flame and waves it toward a seated group. A red throne with gold trim holds a framed portrait of a woman. Seated priests in white and orange wraps sit on a raised platform beside brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, brass plates and offerings, while a large seated crowd in white watches. This appears to be a homa or aarti ceremony.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight-time ritual at an open outdoor pavilion hung with yellow-orange ribbons, leaves and a looped brass arch. A bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with red border stands centrally holding a brass lamp and a bell, with beaded necklaces. Seated around a white-draped low table, several men in white dhotis and shawls sit with hands folded in prayer, one holding a bundle of grass. A brass lamp, flower garland, a green silk-covered object and offering plates sit on the table. Other onlookers stand in the background.2010-10-15October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA night ritual under an open-sided pavilion hung with green leaf garlands, orange triangular flags and tasselled decorations. A bald man in white dhoti and shawl stands at right holding a lit flame in a metal vessel toward the seated group. Several seated priests in white with rudraksha malas chant with folded hands, and a bearded man in white sits at lower right. Before them, a red and gold throne holds a framed portrait of a figure. Brass oil lamps burn on the steps, and a flowered vessel and offerings lie nearby. Statues and illuminated figures stand in the background, consistent with a Chandi Homa fire ritual.2010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 05 20112011-10-05October 15 20102010-10-15Night outdoor ritual homa under a temporary roofed pavilion decorated with orange triangular pennants, hanging colourful tassel decorations and leaf garlands. A bald priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at right pouring an offering from a vessel into a fire pit, with flames rising. Seated devotees in white and red-bordered clothes sit around the fire pit; a seated figure at left in a green silk garment and garlanded red cloth holds a small bell or instrument. A large red cushioned throne with gold trim stands at left, beside a framed portrait photo on it. Brass lamps glow on the ground and oil lamps burn at the edges. A printed backdrop and sculpted statues appear at the back.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copies