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Night-time ritual outdoors under a tin-roofed pavilion. At centre, smoke rises from a fire pit and a tall, flower-garlanded kalasha-like structure stands on a blue-draped altar with yellow marigold garlands. A man in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at right holding a plate, while another in orange robes kneels at left near the altar. A drummer in white dhoti plays a frame drum at far left. Seated devotees in white, red, yellow and pink saris and white shirts face the ritual; a small child in blue and a girl in pink sit in the foreground. A deity picture is displayed on a backdrop, and an empty ornate red and gold throne-like chair stands at right, with a woman in red sitting nearby.

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October 06 20132013-10-06A night-time homa at an open-air ritual site. A priest in orange-saffron dhoti and turban at left holds a lit lamp or fire vessel toward the flames. Behind a large fire pit with burning wood, a deity murti with a cobra-hood crown is garlanded with yellow and orange flower garlands. A seated figure in red-brown robes sits in an ornate red-and-gold throne at right with palms pressed together, while a second robed attendant stands behind the fire. Brass vessels, banana leaves, flowers and offerings lie on the floor, and a standing fan sits near the throne.2013-10-06Night-time ritual on an open-sided stage under a corrugated roof. Saffron-robed priests stand and sit before a decorated deity murti framed by a golden arch and draped in garlands of marigold and red flowers. A priest in the centre raises a flaming aarti lamp toward the murti while another holds a conch-shaped vessel and a bell. Seated saffron-clad devotees face the murti, with a fire burning in front of them and brass pots and offerings on the cloth. A woman in a red-and-saffron sari sits on a red and gold chair at right with hands folded. Seated white-clad devotees fill the foreground, and a pedestal fan stands at right.2013-11-04Night ritual at an open-air stage with smoke rising. A standing priest in an orange-brown robe and matching turban carries a brass vessel toward a golden fire pit where a flame burns on offerings. Beside him, another robed attendant in rust-coloured clothing holds a small metal bowl. Behind them stand a large garland-draped deity murti with a multi-hooded cobra canopy, marigold garlands, and a lit backdrop image. An empty red velvet chair with gold trim sits at right, and a few seated devotees are visible at the bottom edge. Scattered offerings, flower petals and small oil lamps surround the fire pit.2013-10-06Night-time homa at an open-air outdoor setting. A large fire blazes in a golden-edged square fire pit in the centre, with smoke rising. Behind it stands a deity murti with a golden multi-hooded naga canopy, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. To the left, a standing man in an orange-brown dhoti and an orange head wrap holds a ladle over the fire. At right, a seated man in orange-brown robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in a brown robe stands beside him with hands joined. Brass vessels, flower offerings, red petals, and a small framed deity picture sit around the fire pit.2013-10-06Night ritual at an outdoor temple stage with a smoky fire pit. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti stands at the center offering a flame or lamp over a yellow-draped platform, while a white-clad assistant stands beside him. Behind them is a deity murti garlanded with flowers. At right, a figure in red-brown robes sits on a gold throne beneath a gold-framed canopy with a striped umbrella, and saffron-clad attendants stand nearby. A camera operator on a tripod films at left, and a large seated crowd in the foreground watches. A banner at upper left shows a portrait and text.2016-02-16 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor ritual under an open tin-roofed pavilion with a smoky haze. A man in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a red velvet throne at left, with a lit oil lamp beside him. A bare-chested priest in orange cloth stands centre, raising a ritual object near a low stone platform covered with brass vessels, flowers, fruit and offerings. Behind him a tall gilded kalasha-topped pillar and a deity murti stand by a seated figure in white. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and saris fill the floor at right and in the foreground, with several standing observers near the back. Coloured cloth tassels and red wires hang from the roof.2011-10-05November 02 20132013-11-02November 04 20132013-11-04Night outdoor ritual at a temple courtyard. Seated devotees in plastic chairs and on the ground face a raised platform where priests in orange and white robes perform a fire ritual, with smoke rising from a fire pit. Several young men in white dhotis stand in a line at the back left. Behind the platform, a decorated deity murti is adorned with garlands and sits beneath a golden arch with lamps and flower decorations, with green cloth draped around the shrine. Hanging red and yellow banners frame the scene. The people visible in the image are counted here, and the page's named person cannot be confirmed by appearance.2014-10-27November 04 20132013-11-04April 03 20162016-04-03