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A priest in an orange robe sits on a low seat at the left of a ceremonial outdoor pavilion, holding a long ladle-like implement over a flaming lamp near a row of decorated deity murtis. Two large murtis on the right are garlanded in red, yellow and white flowers, one with a gold crown and the other in blue. Rows of small mango-leaf kalasha pots and flower offerings sit on tiered platforms, with lit oil lamps and a metal vessel in front. A red and white fringed canopy, cream drapery and banana plants frame the scene. The priest appears to be performing a fire offering. A partly visible printed banner hangs at the top of the frame. The priest's face is not visible enough to identify him.

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July 17 20062006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A seated priest in an orange-saffron robe performs a fire ritual under a decorated pandal with red and white draped fabric and banana plants. He holds a ladle-like ritual implement over a lit flame set in a brass vessel. Behind him, garlanded deity murtis with yellow, green and red flower garlands sit on an altar, and rows of small leaf-wrapped offerings and brass pots are arranged on the ground. Lit oil lamps stand on silver stands in the foreground. The scene appears to be a homa or yagna. The seated figure wears orange robes, a rudraksha-style neck ornament, and a shawl; appearance cues are insufficient to identify him, so he is described by role only.2006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual under a decorated tent with cream draped fabric and red-and-white fringed valances. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a beaded necklace holds a ladle over a bright flame, pouring into a fire vessel. Behind him, garlanded deity murtis with marigold and multicolour flower garlands sit on a raised dais, with banana stalks and sugarcane stalks framing the scene. Brass pots, flower-decorated offering trays with rows of small lamps, and a bowl of mango leaves lie in front. A portrait is partially visible at right. The setting suggests a homa/yagna.2006-07-17Photograph of a ritual inside a temporary pavilion with a draped cream and red cloth backdrop and banana leaves and sugarcane stalks. A seated man with long dark hair and a bare upper body, wearing an orange-saffron cloth, holds his hand over a burning fire flame on a brass lamp in front of him. Before him is a decorated deity murti, a seated pair of figures with gold crowns and garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, and offerings of fruit, flowers and silver vessels on a low altar. Flower garlands hang on the second murti at right, and marigold and white jasmine garlands line the altar base. A banner with a lotus emblem and partial Tamil lettering hangs at the top. Appearance-based label: a person seated performing the fire offering, showing long swept-back hair, orange-saffron cloth and a garland, so a person is set to in_person.2006-07-17A photograph of a yajna ritual under a tent-like pavilion with a white and red draped canopy and hanging banana bunches. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long hair, a rudraksha-style necklace, and a gold chain sits on a cushioned seat while holding a ritual implement over a lit oil lamp flame. Before him stands an altar decorated with marigold and rose garlands, banana stalks, sugarcane, and rows of small brass and clay offering vessels with flowers. Behind him are two large deity murti sculptures draped in garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, plus a framed portrait in the background. Silver ritual vessels and lamps are placed on the altar. A banner above shows partial text.2006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual (homa) at an open-air shrine draped in cream and red cloth. A man with long dark hair and a bare upper body, wearing an orange-saffron cloth, sits on a red-and-gold seat and reaches toward a bundle of tall green grass stalks beside a silver vessel. Before him are a silver bowl of flower petals, brass lamps with flames, banana bunches and mango leaves, and heaps of flowers. Behind him are two garlanded deity murtis in a decorated niche, with a garlanded elephant-like figure and a golden shrine canopy. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, matching the event's officiant. The scene is consistent with the Sapta Yaagam ritual.2006-07-17A photograph of an outdoor yajna pavilion under a draped tent with cream fabric and red-and-white fringed valances. On the left, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and gold necklaces, seated on a red cushion before a flaming fire pit with a brass vessel, performing a homa while holding an offering. Behind him, a deity murti is garlanded with orange and yellow marigolds. On the right, a central murti pair stands on a golden peetha decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, surrounded by rows of brass kalashas, banana leaves, sugarcane stalks and a banana bunch, with marigold strewn on the platform.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A photograph of an outdoor yajna pavilion with a long fire-offering altar at its front. A man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, gold necklace and gold bangles, seated and reaching toward a stalk of sugarcane and the altar. Behind the altar stand two gold-metal deity murti adorned with yellow, red and green flower garlands, and a bank of bananas hangs at the left. Brass pots, lamps, green leaves and marigold and white flower offerings are arranged on the altar; a second seated person in white clothing appears at the far left edge. The setting is a cloth-canopied homa tent with red and white fringed valances.2006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual under a decorated temporary pavilion. A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe and gold necklace sits on a low platform, reaching toward a brass bowl and holding a long orange stick over a row of offering vessels and small lamps. A second, partly visible person in dark clothing sits behind him. Behind the altar, deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers are displayed, and banana bunches and palm leaves hang above. Marigold garlands edge the altar platform.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17