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Night outdoor padapuja on a lawn in Bali, with a crowd of devotees seated on the grass in rows, mostly dressed in white. In the centre, a small fire burns beside a low ritual table and cushioned seats, where a figure in orange-saffron robes sits with hands together in front of a flame, and a standing person in orange clothing stands further back near a decorated golden structure. Several devotees in white hold their palms together in prayer, some wearing red shawls and rudraksha malas. Floodlights and building lights illuminate the scene from behind. Brightly lit hotel-style buildings rise in the background.

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Night outdoor ceremony on a lawn lit by floodlights and lanterns, with a central fire pit burning beside offering trays of flowers and fruit. A figure in dark robes stands near the fire, while rows of people in white clothes sit on the grass and mats facing the altar. A tall golden kalasha-like stack and a red-robed attendant stand nearby; a few orange-robed monastics sit at the far left. Several people in white kurtas and white saris are seated close to the front, with more sitting at the back among palm trees and a hotel building.2013-12-09December 09 20132013-12-09Night-time outdoor puja in a garden lit by floodlights and lanterns. A figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on a raised mat in front of a tall golden kalasha-style structure, with a brass puja tray and offerings set before him. Another person in orange sits to the side, and a figure in white sits near a small table draped in blue cloth with flowers. Dozens of devotees in white clothing sit on the grass and paving in rows, some with heads bowed, while smoke rises from the ritual area and a large brass vessel stands on the ground.2013-12-09Night-time outdoor gathering on a lawn at a Bali-style garden, with a large crowd of people in white clothing seated on mats in the grass. Near the front, a group of white-clad figures sits in a cluster around a small table with offerings and a lit oil lamp, with a lantern on a pole nearby. At the right, a tall ornate red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella stands beside a carved figure. Palm and frangipani trees, lamps and illuminated buildings frame the scene. Some seated people wear red, and one holds a red bag. No candidate for the teacher is clearly identifiable in the image, so the figure is described only by role.2013-12-09Night outdoor satsang on a lawn in Bali, with a large seated crowd of devotees dressed in white sitting on white mats in rows facing a low dark-blue draped altar table edged with gold trim. Lit oil lamps glow along the edges, and the illuminated hotel building and palm trees form the background. On the right, at the altar, a figure in orange-red ceremonial clothing sits near offerings, flowers and a brass vessel. A figure in white clothing near the front left appears to be seated in the gathering. Several hundred people are visible.2013-12-13Night-time outdoor gathering on a lawn at a garden venue, lit by lanterns and garden lights, with palms and frangipani trees around. A large crowd of people dressed in white sits in rows on white mats facing a central seated group of priests in white robes and orange or red garments near a low table with a blue cloth, floral offerings and a small lamp. Several seated figures play drums or other instruments and a microphone stands at the front. A tiered red and gold ceremonial umbrella stands at the right edge. Whether a specific seated figure is a person cannot be established from appearance here.2013-12-09Night outdoor gathering on a grassy lawn lit by lamps and string lights, with palm trees in the dark background. A large crowd of devotees sits on white cloths in a wide circle, most dressed in white. At the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a raised platform near a blue-draped table with lit candles and offerings. Other people in orange and red sit beside him. A tall ornamental lantern and a lit oil lamp stand in the middle, and a tall decorated pole with a golden tiered ornament rises at the back. The gathering appears to be a night satsang or puja.2013-12-09Night-time outdoor gathering on a lit lawn surrounded by palm and frangipani trees, with a seated crowd of many people dressed in white clothing sitting on white mats. Near the front, a blue-draped altar table holds flowers and offerings, and a lit oil lamp sits on the grass among the seated group. At the far right, a tiered golden-yellow kalasha-style canopy or shrine stands beside small lanterns, with figures seated near it. A few people at the front wear saffron or orange garments among the mostly white-clad devotees. Lanterns on poles light the scene, and the crowd appears to be listening or participating in ritual.2013-12-09August 03 20142014-08-03December 09 20132013-12-09Night outdoor ritual in a garden courtyard lit by flames and lamps. A figure with a red-orange turban, bare blue-toned upper body, red-orange wrap and layered rudraksha malas holds up a large lit aarti lamp toward the seated assembly. Dozens of devotees in white clothes sit on mats, many with palms pressed together in prayer. A dark cloth-covered altar in front holds green leaves, a decorated pot and brass vessels, with small oil lamps burning on the stone floor. Tall parasols and building lights frame the scene behind. The figure appears to be a person performing aarti, with the candidate's appearance and ritual role visible in the foreground.2013-12-13December 13 20132013-12-13