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Night photograph of a Hindu fire ritual in a hall with a corrugated roof. A large fire burns in a raised square fire pit in the foreground. A priest in an orange-red turban and orange-yellow dhoti stands at the pit holding a lit lamp or offering toward the flames, while several other men in orange and white garments assist nearby. On the right, a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands sits beside a brass lamp stand, and a bird figure is visible on the right edge. Seated devotees in white watch from the left. A large framed photograph of a bearded man in ceremonial dress hangs on the back wall above a green-lit display, and a banner with a map is visible at the top. Coloured cloths cover the floor.

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October 10 20162016-10-10A night puja at a temple-like pandal before several deity murtis with a bright fire pit burning in front. A priest in orange clothing and an orange turban raises a lit aarti lamp toward the flames. Three women in orange-and-saffron saris stand at left with palms pressed together in prayer, and a man in white dhoti stands further left. Behind the fire, white-clad goddess murtis wearing garlands and ornaments are framed by white floral arches. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits on a striped cloth in the foreground, and a striped red cloth hangs in the background. Colourful paper decorations hang from the ceiling.2016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10A photograph of a Navaratri worship scene under a corrugated roof. Several men in orange dhotis and saffron shawls stand at left, hands folded, while one man in orange bends forward to tend a large flame burning in a fire pit (homa). Behind the fire stand decorated deity murtis with white floral arches, including a goddess figure in red and gold with a crown and a seated figure in red. A brass kettle-shaped vessel sits on the draped cloth in the foreground, and a gilded throne with red cushion is at right. A banner at upper left shows a portrait and green decorations.2016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10A photograph of a night homa at an indoor temple hall with a corrugated roof and red paper lanterns. Four women in orange-saffron garments stand at the left side of a raised fire pit; two press their palms together in namaskar while others hold ritual vessels and lamps near the flames. A large fire burns in the centre of the pit. Behind it are decorated murtis of deities framed in white lace-like arches, with flower garlands and gold ornaments, including a figure in a golden canopy and a standing deity with a crown and jewelled necklace. A brass kalasha-style vessel with a long spout sits in the foreground on a striped cloth, and a tall brass lamp stands at right. A banner with a portrait of a figure in red and green decoration hangs on the back wall, beside green electric-style lights. Several people are partly visible at the far left, and a seated figure in white is at the back. The scene suggests a homa or puja before deity murtis.2016-10-10A night-time homa at a pavilion with a striped multicolour cloth floor and white canopy. In the foreground a tiered wooden fire altar with a bright flame is ringed by white rangoli lines and pink flower petals, with a silver bowl and marigold garlands at its edges. A priest in orange robes stands at right, holding a flame-related ritual implement over the fire, with a bare-chested assistant nearby. Behind, a line of seated and standing devotees in saffron and orange clothes watch. At left a figure in a red-cushioned golden throne wears orange robes, a gold necklace and a mala, beside a pedestal fan. At right stands a gilded shrine with deity murtis draped in flower garlands, under a glowing light.2017-08-02 +1 copiesOctober 10 20162016-10-10September 24 20172017-09-24 +1 copiesA nighttime ritual under a white canopy at an open-air shrine. In the centre, a seated figure in a red-orange shawl and gold beaded necklace sits on a red and white cushioned seat behind a black lectern and microphone stand. Two standing attendants in orange robes and orange turbans, one bare-chested with arm bands, stand at the right: the nearer one raises a lit lamp toward the shrine while the other holds a silver vessel and joins palms. In front, a fire pit burns with flames and offerings of rice grains and flowers. Behind, a shrine holds gold-framed deity murtis decorated with garlands, and a black stone statue with a flower garland stands at the left.2017-09-24 +1 copiesA night-time homa ritual in a temple courtyard under a pink and white tent, with strings of coloured lights overhead. A tiered golden fire pit burns brightly in the foreground, with flowers and fruit offerings around it. A bare-chested priest with a red headcloth and rudraksha-style beads kneels at the fire, and another man in an orange cloth and a white dhoti tends the altar. Behind them, a decorated deity murti stands in an ornate golden arch, flanked by smaller statues. Seated devotees in white and saffron clothing watch from the right, and a man in a purple garment sits at the lower right with a basket of wood sticks. Several standing attendants in orange and white line the left side.2017-05-25