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Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva DevalayaNovember 06 20062006-11-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire ritual at night. A priest sits on the ground behind a brick-lined fire pit, wearing a white dhoti and a red shawl draped over his shoulder, holding a small metal vessel and a ladle-like implement. The bright flame of the fire burns in the centre of the brick pit, which is decorated with yellow flower petals and scattered offerings. Behind him, a second person in a white garment stands at the right edge, and several seated devotees in white and light clothing sit with folded hands in the background among brass vessels and bricks.Kailasa Paramparagatha Kanchee Kailasa Sarvajnapeetham +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired figure in orange robes kneeling beside a stone basin, pouring liquid from a brass vessel into a small flame or oil lamp set in the stone. Behind, a second person in orange and white sits near a brass object, and a plastic-wrapped bag and a red cloth are on the ground. The scene suggests a ritual offering at a stone altar in a rough outdoor or temple setting.2005-05-25 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor homa ritual under a thatched roof. Smoke rises from a brick-built fire pit in the foreground, with flames and glowing embers visible. Behind it a man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged, holding a ladle or offering vessel at the fire. Beside him a seated person in a blue shirt and another in a yellow garment attend the ritual. Several onlookers stand behind a bamboo fence in the background. Foreground offerings include fruit, a brass pot, a garland of flowers and a plate with marigolds on a green mat. Brass and metal vessels sit around the fire pit.May 18 20122012-05-18 +1 copiesKailasa Paramparagatha Kanchee Kailasa Sarvajnapeetham +1 copiesA small photograph of an indoor ritual space in a temple-like setting. Several people in white and cream traditional clothing stand and sit near a lit lamp or altar area with brass vessels and a red-clad figure in the centre. Ornate pillars and a patterned floor frame the scene, with a kalasha-style vessel and offerings in view.2011-11-06 +1 copiesNovember 21 20102010-11-21Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalaya +1 copiesMay 29 20122012-05-29 +1 copies