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Night outdoor ritual at a brick-walled pavilion where a shirtless priest in a yellow turban, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a white dhoti with a maroon-and-gold border holds a ceremonial staff topped with a white cloth and flower garland over a yellow-and-white fire pit. Beside him, a woman in a maroon sari sits on a mat, and several people in orange robes stand behind. Marigold garlands, brass vessels and a lit homa fire pit are arranged in front. A second man in a white dhoti and yellow-patterned cloth stands at the right edge.

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April 06 20172017-04-06April 06 20172017-04-06April 06 20172017-04-06July 04 20172017-07-04 +1 copiesMarch 16 20172017-03-16 +1 copiesMarch 16 20172017-03-16 +2 copiesApril 26 20172017-04-26February 18 20082008-02-18May 02 20172017-05-02February 23 20172017-02-23March 16 20172017-03-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual in an indoor shrine room with a wooden floor and tiled wall. A man in an orange-red turban and orange-red wrap with gold border holds a lit flame aloft over a flower-garlanded altar. Behind him stand small bronze and painted deity murti figures, one with a crown and necklaces. At the lower right, a woman in a white sari with orange border stands with palms pressed together. At the lower left, a shaven-headed man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala and wrist bands holds a small brass vessel. In front, a brick fire pit (homa/yagna) burns with flames, surrounded by scattered petals and offerings. A gold-and-red throne chair stands at left beside a staircase with garlands.2014-06-28 +1 copies