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Outdoor photograph of a ceremony before a tiered stone structure lined with many black stone murtis of seated figures, most draped in white, orange and red cloth and garlanded with white flower necklaces. A large canopy of colourful flower garlands and cloth swags frames a central deity murti in pink and white, flanked by two figures. At the front, two priests in saffron-orange dhotis and a third in a white dhoti kneel at a low wooden stool and a small platform, handling objects and offerings. A few devotees' heads are visible at the bottom edge. Silver ritual vessels, a silver canopy and small brass implements sit at right, with a bowl of fruit and marigold garlands at the lower left.

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December 12 20172017-12-12Outdoor ritual scene at a tiered stone platform lined with rows of black stone shiva lingam-style murtis and figures, each draped with white and orange garlands. A large floral canopy of marigold and multicoloured flower strands frames a central deity murti in pink and yellow garments. Two men in saffron-orange robes sit on a raised platform beside a small wooden fire apparatus, performing a homa-style fire ritual with oil and offerings, while a man in white dhoti and shirt kneels beside them. Silver ritual vessels and a silver canopy stand at the right edge, and smoke rises from the fire. Devotees watch from the lower foreground.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12A ceremonial outdoor homa scene in front of a tiered wall of black stone statues of seated figures, many draped with white, orange and red cloth and white flower garlands. A large canopy hung with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands shelters a central deity murti decorated with garlands. In the foreground a man with long hair in an orange-red robe sits on a low wooden seat with his hands extended over a small fire, while a second man in an orange robe kneels beside him. Silver ritual vessels, a kalasha, and a silver canopy stand on the right. Several people are visible at the bottom edge of the frame. Probable Swamiji (long hair, orange robe, performing the fire offering), seated in person at the homa.2017-12-12Outdoor ritual scene with rows of tiered stone shelves holding many black stone murtis of seated sages, each garlanded with white and orange flower strands. A large floral archway of marigolds and multicoloured garlands frames a central deity murti with a crown. In the foreground, a seated man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl performs a puja, holding a flower or small ritual object, while a second man in a rust-red cloth stands beside him. Silver ceremonial vessels, a silver palanquin-style canopy and brass lamps sit on a stone platform. Several people in dark clothing stand at the lower edge of the frame. No cues are visible to identify a specific individual.2017-12-12Outdoor ritual scene in front of a tiered stone wall lined with rows of small black and grey deity statues, many draped in white and orange garlands. A large central shrine arch wrapped in red, yellow and white marigold garlands frames a seated deity murti. In the foreground a man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged before a fire pit with burning logs and flames, with brass kalasha-type vessels and plates of offerings. Marigold-filled offering trays lie before the fire. Crowded devotees, many in white and orange, sit at the front, and a silver ceremonial canopy with a ceremonial umbrella stands at the right edge.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12Outdoor photograph of a ritual at a tiered stone platform lined with rows of black stone murtis, many adorned with white and marigold garlands and dressed in white, saffron and red cloth. At the centre a large central deity murti stands within a canopy of multicoloured flower garlands. In front, a man in saffron robes sits on a low wooden seat at a fire pit, holding a small object to his mouth, with another saffron-clad priest seated to his right. Silver ritual vessels and a silver canopy stand at the right edge, and a few seated devotees and a bare-headed attendant appear at the bottom left and bottom centre. Smoke rises from the central area.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12