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A photograph of an outdoor ritual setting. A man with a shaved head, wearing an orange-red dhoti and shawl, sits cross-legged at the centre of a circular white platform in front of a tiered terrace of many seated clay or stone murtis, each adorned with white and marigold garlands. Above them an arch is draped with marigold garlands and flower strings. In the foreground a rectangular brick fire altar is covered in yellow turmeric-coloured bricks and scattered flower petals, with split logs stacked on top, prepared for homa. To the left, long tables hold plates of offerings including grains, lentils, pulses, puffed items and sweets. A white ornate canopy shelter with carved pillars stands at the right beside silver ritual vessels. A red cloth covers the ground.

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December 12 20172017-12-12Outdoor homa ceremony with a tiered fire pit of yellow bricks covered in red and pink flower petals, with logs stacked at its base. Behind it, a seated man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl sits on a raised platform, holding a wooden stick, with dark-stone deity murtis and garland-draped statues arranged on stepped tiers. Above, a flower-garlanded arch frames the scene, and a silver-colored canopy stands at right. Trays of colored powders, grains and offerings lie on tables at left and right. Possibly a person based on the seated figure's long hair and orange-red clothing, though this is uncertain.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12Outdoor ritual scene at a temple-like courtyard with a tiered stone platform lined with many dark seated deity murti garlanded with white and orange flowers. A central canopy of banded garlands frames a figure seated on a low platform, wearing a rust-red robe and a patterned belt, with long dark hair and a beard, holding a staff. In the foreground, a pile of stacked yellow-painted bricks topped with scattered red and pink petals sits before a heap of cut logs. Nearby tables hold bowls of colourful powders, grains, leaves and herbs. A silver ornate palanquin-style pavilion stands at right. Red-and-white ground covering and trees complete the setting.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12 +1 copiesDecember 12 20172017-12-12A photograph of an outdoor ritual set up with a large tiered arrangement of many small black stone figures and deity murtis, many wearing white and red cloths and white garlands. A central raised tableau is draped with marigold garlands and orange-yellow flowers, with a deity murti at its centre. In the foreground a man with long hair and a reddish-orange robe sits cross-legged on a white platform in front of a stacked pile of logs and yellow-orange flower-garlanded blocks, a fire-ritual setting. On the left, a table holds pots and heaps of powders, grains and herbs in plates. On the right, silver ceremonial vessels and an ornate silver canopy stand near the platform. Trees and a red wall form the background.2017-12-12A photograph of an outdoor ritual setting in front of a tiered stone platform lined with many dark statues of deities and figures, most wearing white or red garlands. A large flower-and-garland arch with marigold-coloured fabric frames a central shrine. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a beard sits cross-legged on a white-topped platform, wearing a rust-red dhoti and a red shawl draped over his bare upper body, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible; he rests one hand near a wooden staff. In front of him are stacked yellow-and-red bundles arranged with flower petals, cut firewood logs, and trays of powders, grains and herbs on a low table at left. Silver ritual vessels and an ornate silver canopy stand at right. The ground is covered with marigold petals and ritual materials.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12A photograph of an outdoor ritual set-up with a central seated figure in a rust-orange robe and a bead necklace, sitting cross-legged on a raised white platform before a tiered stone terrace lined with rows of small seated statues draped in orange, white and red cloth and garlanded with white flower strands. Above the figure, a decorated canopy of marigold garlands frames a large deity murti. In the foreground stand brass-and-silver vessels, a long wooden stack of logs, rows of marigold-covered offerings and several trays and bowls of colourful powders, grains and dry offerings for a homa. A white marble pavilion with carved pillars stands at the right edge. The central seated man has long hair and appears to be the figure of the event, though his features are not clear enough to confirm identity.2017-12-12Outdoor ritual scene in front of a red-walled stepped platform lined with rows of seated stone and clay deity figures, many garlanded with white and marigold flowers. A central arched shrine is draped with multicolored garlands. In the foreground, a seated man in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a raised white platform beside a wooden walking staff, with a decorated ceremonial chair behind him. Before him is a pile of split logs for a fire, with flower-covered offering tables holding heaped bowls of colored powders, grains and food, and yellow marigold-filled trays. The scene matches a homa or aushadha preparation setup. The seated man's appearance shows orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala, which is a possible a person candidate, but the presentation is not distinctive enough to confirm the identity.2017-12-12