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A central figure in an orange-red dhoti and sash sits cross-legged on a raised stone platform before a tiered arrangement of rows of dark stone statues, many draped in white and red cloth with white and marigold garlands. Behind him, a shrine-like altar is decorated with marigold and orange garlands and a large deity murti with raised arms. In the foreground stands a large stacked pile of yellow-and-orange bricks strewn with red and white flower petals, with logs laid across them. To the left, a wooden table holds bowls of coloured powders in yellow, red and white, along with heaps of grains, leaves and spices. Brass vessels and a white ornate canopy stand at the right edge.

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Outdoor photo of a tiered stone and black-stone stage crowded with dozens of statues, many draped in white garlands and some in red and orange dhotis or saris, with a large multicoloured floral torana arch above. At the centre a seated man in an orange-red robe and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a white platform holding a staff, with a figure of a deity murti and a shrine-like throne behind him. In the foreground a low pit of stacked wood logs sits before rows of yellow-orange blocks strewn with pink petals, and a table of spices, grains and powders lies at left. Silver ritual vessels and a silver palanquin-style canopy stand at right.2017-12-12 +2 copiesOutdoor ritual setting with a row of tiered stone steps lined with many black stone murtis, most draped in white and red garlands. At the centre top, a larger deity murti stands under a canopy of marigold garlands. Below, a seated man in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a white platform, holding a staff, with a person candidate whose long swept-back hair, ornate orange clothing and rudraksha cues are visible; the page indicates he is at this event. In front, a large pile of yellow-painted wooden blocks is decorated with rose petals and wood logs. A low table on the left holds bowls of grains, spices and dried items, and a silver ornamental vessel and brass pots sit to the right.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12A photograph of an outdoor ritual setting with a seated man in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala at the centre, raising one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a staff, seated on a white-cloth covered platform. Behind him a tiered arrangement of many black stone figures in orange, white and red garments, each garlanded with white and orange flowers, stands before a large central deity murti decorated with flower garlands. Foreground includes a pile of cut logs, yellow-wrapped offering bundles, heaps of coloured powders, brass vessels and a silver-ornamented canopy at right. Marigold and rose petals cover the ground. Consistent with a homa-style fire ritual preparation.2017-12-12