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A large outdoor pavilion with a tin roof and hanging colourful paper lanterns hosts a ritual gathering. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls face a central ritual area where several priests sit on the floor, some bare-chested with ochre cloths, one in white garments. Incense smoke rises near a decorated golden palanquin-like canopy with a dome and fringed hangings, beside a deity murti and floral offerings. A large framed banner with a world map hangs on the back pillar, and a drum-like ceremonial object lies on the left. Trees and greenery frame the open sides. The seated crowd is large, with many visible people in white.

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September 29 20162016-09-29September 09 20162016-09-09September 29 20162016-09-29A photograph of a large seated congregation in a tented hall during a homa with a sacred fire pit. Many devotees sit on the floor and on chairs, mostly in white clothes with red-and-saffron shoulder cloths, and several shaved-headed men in white or saffron dhotis sit near the front. A fire pit with flames sits at the centre, and behind it an ornately decorated altar holds a deity murti with garlands, brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels. On the right, a raised red-draped platform holds another decorated seat. Brass oil lamps and ornate brass stands line the scene, and a white-clad figure stands near the platform.2015-07-17A large open-sided pavilion with white draped walls and ceiling fans hosts a seated group of devotees in white clothes with orange-red shawls. In the foreground, many attendees sit on colourful striped mats in rows facing the front. On the left, brass lamps and a decorated deity murti stand on a green-and-gold platform. At the centre-right, a figure seated on a red-and-gold throne beneath a canopy is surrounded by ceremonial umbrellas and a brass kalasha-style arrangement. A few robed attendees stand near the throne, and a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands at the right holding papers. The scene resembles a satsang or teaching session with puja arrangements.2015-10-19October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOutdoor open-air pavilion with a corrugated metal roof decorated with hanging colourful tassels, paper lanterns and red and green lamps. A large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees sits on the ground and on white chairs facing a raised platform. On the platform, several men in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls sit in ritual posture beside a small fire pit with flames and offerings. Behind them stands an ornate golden canopy over a throne-like seat, a decorated shrine with a small deity murti, and a large drum resting against a pillar. Potted banana plants and trees surround the open grounds. A banner on the back wall shows a map of the world with a painted figure.2016-09-09Outdoor fire ritual under a corrugated roof decorated with colourful paper lanterns and hanging tassels. A square golden fire pit (homa kund) burns at centre, with priests in white dhotis and white shawls seated around it. A bare-chested priest on the right in a white dhoti pours offerings toward the flames while devotees sit on mats. Behind them rows of people in white and orange clothing sit on the ground. On the left a red-and-gold throne with a red canopy stands beside a deity murti decorated with yellow flower garlands, and a figure in a red shawl sits on the throne. Baskets of rice, fruit and brass vessels sit on the ground in front.2016-09-29September 09 20162016-09-09July 20 20152015-07-20July 16 20152015-07-16July 17 20152015-07-17