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Night-time temple consecration scene under a white canopy hung with banana leaves and mango-leaf torans. In the centre, a saffron-robed sannyasi with a shaved head stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a dark red shawl over orange robes; a bald monk in saffron stands at his left, and other saffron-clad monks and priests in white dhotis surround the area. A bare-chested priest in a yellow dhoti at right holds a ritual object while a white-clad priest tends an altar of decorated kalashas with white flowers and marigold garlands. A deity murti adorned with garlands sits at lower centre, and a crowd of onlookers, one photographer with a camera, fills the frame. Strings of lights glow in the background.

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Night outdoor ritual under a white canopy with bamboo poles and leafy green decorations. In the center, a bald man in saffron-orange robes stands with hands folded, flanked by other saffron-clad sannyasis. A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a yellow-green cloth and a rudraksha-style necklace stands at the right, holding a small brass vessel near a tray of potted plants with white flowers. In the foreground, a bare-backed attendant in white cloth and a hair bun bends over a decorated object covered with yellow and white marigold garlands. Crowds of onlookers press in on the left, some holding cameras. Visible offerings include flowers and small clay pots.2008-02-17Night ceremony under a white canopy with palm-leaf and bamboo arches decorated with green leaves. Several men in saffron and orange robes stand around a central group; one wears an orange turban and another has a white head covering. Shirtless priests in white dhotis with coloured borders attend the rites on the right. On the foreground table are kalasha pots with white flowers, green leaves and yellow marigold garlands, and a small deity murti decorated with flowers. A young boy with a topknot and rudraksha beads stands at left. Oil lamps and string lights glow in the background.2008-02-17Night-time ritual outdoors under a bamboo and palm-leaf canopy with white cloth overhead. A shaved-headed man in an orange robe stands centre with palms joined in namaskar, flanked by saffron-robed attendants. On the right a bare-chested man in a yellow dhoti bends over a decorated platform holding offerings of coconuts, flowers, green leaves and fruit in red pots. A young boy in white dhoti with bare torso stands with palms joined on the left, and a man in white cloth holds a camera. In the foreground a garlanded murti with yellow and purple flowers and a red halo sits on a cloth. Crowds of devotees stand behind the canopy.2008-02-17November 10 20112011-11-10Night-time homa ceremony under a pandal roofed with orange and red fabric and hung with banana leaves and tassels. A standing priest in orange robes and a matching orange head wrap, wearing a long garland, holds a brass tray of flames. Seated around a fire pit are devotees: a bearded man in orange with hands folded in prayer, others in orange and red-bordered saffron shawls, and several in white dhotis with yellow shawls. A woman in yellow, seen from behind, sits in front with hands joined. Brass oil lamps stand at right and a plate of yellow flowers and offerings sits on the platform. Several people are seated and a few stand in the background, under a white tube light.2009-09-26January 03 20082008-01-03February 11 20132013-02-11September 25 20092009-09-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire ritual inside a temple hall decorated with banana plants and mango leaves, with smoke rising. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head cloth, with a gold pendant necklace and bangles, stands with hands pressed together in namaskar over the fire pit, which is strewn with yellow marigold petals. Around him, bearded men in saffron robes and beaded malas sit near brass vessels and oil lamps, while many devotees in white dhotis and yellow shawls sit or stand in rows behind. Brass pots, a kalasha-style vessel and flower offerings lie on the ritual platform. Several people in the front row are seated with bells and offerings. a person candidate present, appearance uncertain.2009-09-25February 11 20072007-02-11September 25 20092009-09-25 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor ritual on a green cloth-covered stage lit by floodlights. A bald man in white dhoti with a gold chain stands at centre, behind a seated priest in orange robes facing a tray of offerings. A second priest in white sits at right beside brass vessels, fruit, flowers and a large silver-and-gold ceremonial platform. Behind them a row of women in maroon and yellow saris sits in rows, and a decorated deity murti in orange and marigold garlands stands at right. Ritual implements, bananas, flower garlands and coconuts lie on the floor, with onlookers in the background.2011-12-20