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Night outdoor ritual before a decorated shrine canopy with yellow valance, hanging tassels and a deity murti garlanded in red and yellow flowers. A fire burns in a homa pit in front of the shrine, with brass lamps arranged nearby. Several men in white dhotis, some bare-chested, perform the rite, one raising an arm toward the flames. On a raised red-carpeted platform at right, a seated man in red garments and a red head wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-maroon throne beside a tall gold parasol with a multicoloured fringe; a photographer and a standing attendant in white are nearby. A large crowd of devotees sits in the foreground, many in white and yellow, with women in green and pink.

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Night-time outdoor ritual at a temple-style pavilion with a fire burning on a stone platform before a decorated deity murti garlanded with marigolds and red flowers. Priests in white dhotis and bare-shouldered attire perform the fire rite, and a kalasha and brass lamps stand nearby. A seated figure in a red-and-saffron turban and red-orange shawl sits on an ornate gold-framed throne beneath a yellow-and-red canopy; he may be a person by appearance, so a person is set to unsure. Devotees in white and pastel clothing sit on the red-carpeted ground in a large crowd, and photographers stand at the edges. A yellow-and-red festoon hangs above the pavilion.2016-12-07Night outdoor homa or yagna at a covered open-air pavilion. A fire blazes in front of a decorated shrine with a deity murti garlanded in marigolds and red flowers, flanked by ornate colourful hangings and tassels. A shirtless priest in white dhoti pours offerings toward the flames. A seated figure in saffron-orange garments and a red turban sits on a gold and red throne at right, with a yellow-and-red parasol above. Around the fire, several white-clad priests assist, and a large seated crowd of devotees in white, saffron and green fills the foreground, with a cameraman at right.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07Night outdoor ritual before a decorated shrine with a large deity murti garlanded in red and orange flowers, and a fire pit burning in front of it. Priests in white dhotis perform the homa while a bare-chested priest in ochre cloth tends the offering. On the right, a man with a red-orange turban and saffron-red shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a yellow and multicolour canopy; a cameraman and a white-clad attendant stand nearby. A large crowd of devotees sits on the red-carpeted ground, some in white and pink saris, and a brass oil lamp stands at the front. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne wearing the turban and shawl.2016-12-07Night ritual at an outdoor temple-style mandap decorated with marigold garlands and hanging yellow and green cloth. Behind a shrine containing a deity murti draped in flower garlands, priests in white dhoti and shawl perform a puja, one holding an offering. In the foreground, a large seated crowd faces the stage. On the right, a seated figure in orange and red turban and shawl sits on a gold-and-maroon throne beside a tall gold-topped standard; a photographer stands nearby. Several people in white and saffron clothing and a woman in green saree sit among the audience. The person on the throne shows some appearance cues consistent with a person candidate, but the identification is uncertain.2016-12-07Night outdoor ritual at a temple-style shrine decorated with marigold garlands, a yellow canopy with colourful tassels and strings of lights. Several bare-chested priests in white dhotis perform a fire ritual before a deity murti adorned with flower garlands, with a large flame burning in a fire pit in front. Seated devotees in rows fill the foreground. At right, a man with a red turban and rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on a gold-and-red throne beneath a decorated ceremonial parasol, with photographers nearby. Brass lamps and ritual vessels stand on the red carpeted platform.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07