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Dim night-time photograph of a small group seated on the ground near a sandy floor and a stepped platform. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a yellow border and yellow shoulder cloth reaches forward with bangled arms, hands together over an object held low between the group. Behind her, a person in an orange-red wrap sits upright beside another person in white, with a figure in a dark top at the left edge. Several people are partly visible, cropped at the edges. Activity suggests a ritual preparation, possibly the Navapashanam offering for consecrating a Linga, though the object itself is not clearly visible. Soft warm lighting dominates the scene.

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Dim, grainy photo of a crowded indoor gathering. In the foreground a figure in an orange-brown shawl sits with their back to the camera, and a woman in a pale cream sari leans in toward another person, hands raised near their head as if giving a blessing or healing touch. Behind them, a person in a saffron-orange wrap stands among others in light clothing. At right, a table holds a small kalasha-like vessel, an open book, and offerings with a red cloth. Several people are visible, partially obscured by shadow.2008-03-27May 18 20082008-05-18Close photograph of several pairs of hands, darkened and smeared with black residue, gathered around a large metal vessel at night. The hands reach into or over the pot, handling a dark mixture, with a wristwatch visible on one arm and a partially visible person in white and yellow garments at the lower edge. The setting is an outdoor ground lit by warm low light.2008-05-18A dimly lit indoor scene at an ashram event. In the centre, a person in a red-orange garment leans forward toward a large cushioned chair upholstered in pale green, reaching toward it with an arm extended. Several people in green and cream clothing stand or sit in the foreground and left, some with heads partially cut off by the frame. At the upper right, a colourful decorated backdrop with red and gold patterns is visible. The lower right shows a small table with framed items. The image is dark and grainy overall.2008-03-27Night-time outdoor ritual at an open ground. In the foreground, a devotee in orange robes kneels beside a large drum, with another person in orange and a person in white helping strike or hold it. Around them, several women in white or orange garments sit on the ground, some with hair in ponytails and orange shawls. Behind them, a bright fire burns beside a white-draped platform with offerings and oil lamps, and more people in orange and white stand nearby. The scene suggests a fire ritual preparation.2008-05-18Night-time ritual outdoors at AadiKailaasa in Bengaluru. A large flame burns in a raised fire pit at the back, with smoke rising. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari and a white top bends over a large metal vessel, handling its contents by hand. Behind her, a person in orange robes sits on a white step beside the fire, hand raised to the face. To the right, a standing person in an orange cloth holds a small book or paper. A person in white clothing walks at the far left edge, and another figure in orange stands near the fire. The white stone steps and dark surroundings frame the homa preparation.2008-05-18January 16 20082008-01-16March 27 20082008-03-27May 18 20082008-05-18A dimly lit photograph of a healing and blessing session. In the right foreground, a figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair and a red floral garland extends an arm forward, touching the head of a seated devotee in a green shirt and tan headwear. Another person in a dark top stands behind. Items on a table at right include small boxes and cloth. A dark background and grainy texture dominate the scene.2008-03-27May 18 20082008-05-18Night ritual on a raised white stone platform beside a blazing fire pit, with smoke rising behind. A long-haired figure in orange-saffron cloth sits cross-legged at the right of the platform, a saffron wrap draped over the shoulder, and appears to be presiding over the fire. A second person in orange sits beside the fire pit on the left, tending it, and another person in white sits at the far right near a small cardboard box. Seated devotees in white and orange cloth sit on the steps in the foreground, several with hair in braids, and a jerrycan sits at the lower left. The scene suggests a homa or yagna fire ceremony, with no visible text or deity murti.2008-05-18