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Night-time outdoor ritual under a decorated canopy with coloured bunting and a large banner of a smiling man in an orange turban and red bindi. Two shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand at a gold-trimmed ornate platform, jointly holding a silver vessel over a small deity murti and a kalasha-like ritual item. A third priest in white dhoti and shawl stands to the right, and a man in orange kneels near a fire-pit-like brick enclosure decorated with flower petals. Silver bowls and a bronze vessel sit on the ground; a camera rig is visible at left. Spectators are seated in the background.

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Night outdoor ritual under a decorated canopy with colourful festoon trim and a backdrop portrait. Two standing priests in saffron-orange dhotis and upper cloths, with rudraksha malas, stand at a golden ornate stand holding a gold-framed prabhavali arch with a small deity murti. The priest on the left holds a silver tray with a bowl. Seated figures in white dhotis sit at the right and left, one behind a metal bowl. A seated figure in orange with a turban sits on a gold throne at left back. A brick fire pit with marigold petals lies in the foreground. Spectators are visible in the background. Ritual setting consistent with a homa or abhishekam.2011-11-10Night ritual under a colourful canopy with a fringe of pink, green, yellow and orange bunting. Three men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, with rudraksha malas, pour liquid from a kalasha and ladle over a small gold-coloured deity murti set on an ornate gilded pedestal. Two men in white dhotis and shawls stand beside them, one holding a brass pot. Marigold and flower petals decorate a yellow-brick yagna pit in the foreground, and a pile of petals sits on the plinth. On a raised green-draped dais behind, a figure in orange clothing sits on a gold throne, with a large banner of a smiling man in an orange turban beside it. Devotees stand in the dark background under bright lights.2011-11-10Night outdoor ritual under a decorated canopy with colourful scalloped trim and a green-and-gold border. Two shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes stand at a golden-framed pedestal holding a metal ring-shaped ceremonial arch over a deity murti. A third man in white dhoti and shawl stands at right holding a silver vessel. Behind them a backdrop shows a painted portrait of a figure in an orange turban and a Tamil banner. A brick fire pit with offerings, flower petals and brass bowls lies in front, and a seated figure in orange sits on a decorated throne behind the arch. Several seated people in white clothes are in the background.2011-11-10Night ceremony under a decorated tent with coloured bunting and a large gold-bordered backdrop. A man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne at left, flanked by a framed portrait showing a smiling man in an orange turban. Two bald men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand at a gold-framed palanquin-style stand holding a small deity murti, one reaching toward it. Men in white dhotis sit nearby, and a seated person in white with a gold necklace tends a brass vessel beside a brick-lined fire pit decorated with flower petals. Floodlights and spectators fill the background.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Night outdoor ritual under a decorated canopy with multicoloured bunting and green-and-white edging. Two saffron-robed priests with shaved heads stand at a golden platform holding a lingam-like sculpture and a bronze kalasha, pouring liquid over it during abhishekam. A bare-chested assistant in white dhoti and shawl stands at right holding a pot, and a seated priest in white with a rudraksha-style garland sits at left beside an offering of marigolds. Behind them a large framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a figure in a saffron turban. Brick-shaped yellow platforms with flower offerings and brass vessels fill the foreground. A small crowd of men in white and grey shirts watches from the background.2011-11-10Night outdoor ritual under a decorated canopy with colourful bunting and a bright white light beam. Two men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand at a gold-trimmed ornate throne-like platform holding a kalasha-style pot and ritual objects over a small brick fire pit scattered with flowers and leaves. Men in white dhotis stand nearby and a seated figure in orange sits at the back. Behind them is a large printed banner with a bearded saffron-turbaned portrait and Tamil text, with a small lit emblem at left. Brass vessels and a bowl sit in the foreground with marigolds and white flowers.2011-11-10