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A night-time temple ritual under a tented roof decorated with marigold garlands and banana leaves. A fire pit with a lit flame stands at centre on a gold-edged platform, with offering plates of food and flowers in front on a striped multicolour cloth. To the left, a seated man in a brown robe with a garland presses his palms together while two men in saffron-orange dhotis stand nearby, one holding a lamp. Behind them, golden deity murtis and a cobra-hooded canopy sit on a decorated stage. Toward the right, a gold-framed shrine holds a deity murti adorned with white and orange garlands, flanked by attendants in orange cloth.

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A photograph of a temple-style ritual hall under a tented ceiling strung with yellow marigold garlands and banana leaves. In the foreground, a square wooden homa fire pit burns with a flame, surrounded by brass vessels, plates of offerings and a striped cloth. To the left, several women in orange and saffron garments stand with folded hands while a woman in a saffron sari pours from a vessel near the fire. On the right, a richly decorated shrine holds a deity murti adorned with flower garlands and a crown, flanked by a gilded peetha throne and a silver-canopied seat. Several people in orange clothing stand in front, with one man in white at the back.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A decorated tent interior set for a ritual. On the left, a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate silver-and-gold throne with a heart-shaped backrest, a flat-topped parasol above him. A small fire burns in a square gold-trimmed homa pit in the foreground, with brass plates and offerings nearby. On the right, a decorated deity murti stands on a gold-and-silver pedestal draped in marigold and red flower garlands, and a gold-ornamented arch frames a second murti. A priest in orange dhoti stands at right holding a lit aarti lamp toward the deities. Striped multicolored cloth covers the floor, and banana leaves, yellow marigold strings and hanging oil lamps decorate the ceiling.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a homa at an outdoor pavilion. A large fire blazes in a raised golden fire pit in the foreground, with a seated priest in orange and a rudraksha mala behind it on an ornate cushioned seat under a decorated arch. Behind the fire, a young attendant in white and orange stands near an ornately decorated deity murti and a golden palanquin-style seat. Garlands of marigolds hang from the ceiling and surround a decorated altar with a deity murti. Colourful striped mats cover the floor and scattered petals lie around the fire pit.2016-12-19A night-time homa in a covered pavilion. A fire burns in a square golden fire pit at centre-front, surrounded by brass plates of offerings and flower garlands. Behind it, a bearded man with long hair in a rust-orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and a decorated peetha. To the right, a golden-framed shrine holds a deity murti draped in white and yellow garlands with a lit lamp. Yellow marigold garlands hang across the ceiling, and a priest in orange dhoti stands at the far right near the shrine with a flower-decorated kalasha. A standing attendant in an orange dhoti and gold necklace stands at left, and another figure in white sits near a banana plant. Colourful striped mats cover the floor.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A night-time homa at a covered outdoor pavilion hung with yellow marigold garlands and small oil lamps. In the centre a rectangular golden fire pit burns with tall flames, surrounded by brass plates of offerings. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands at left holding a ritual item, and another orange-clad attendant stands near the fire. Behind, a seated figure in white with a red-and-white garland sits before an ornate silver-and-gold heart-shaped throne-arch decorated with yellow flowers. At right, a richly garlanded deity murti sits in a golden shrine with a crown and flower garlands, and a striped multicoloured mat covers the floor. Several people in orange and white clothing are visible in the background.2016-12-19A photograph of a fire ritual inside a decorated tent at night. A square golden fire pit with flames and smoke sits in the centre, surrounded by brass plates of offerings, flower petals and fruit on a striped cloth. A seated man in a brown-orange robe with a garland sits on an ornate golden throne with a gold and red patterned backrest, facing the fire. Standing priests wear saffron and orange dhotis; one holds a long ceremonial staff near the throne. To the right, a golden shrine-like canopy is hung with yellow marigold garlands, and a deity-like murti or decorated figure sits with flower garlands. A standing woman in an orange sari stands at right holding an offering. Banana leaves and yellow flower strings decorate the tent ceiling.2016-12-19A photograph of a ceremonial ritual inside a decorated open pavilion with a striped multicoloured cloth covering the floor. A man seated on an ornate silver-and-white peetha/throne at left wears a saffron-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala, with a tall coloured parasol above him. Beside a large burning fire pit (homa/yagna), a second robed figure in white sits near the fire. At right, a woman in an orange sari holds a lamp before a richly decorated shrine with a deity murti adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers. Banana leaves, hanging yellow marigold garlands and small oil lamps decorate the roof. Several people are visible in the background.2016-12-19A photograph of a temple-style ritual inside a large tent with a striped ceiling and hanging decorations. Centre stage, a figure in a dark robe sits on an ornate heart-shaped golden throne with a floral backdrop. Nearby, a man in an orange dhoti holds a microphone and speaks, while another in orange-saffron wrap sits to the left. On the right, several men in orange dhotis stand near a deity murti and a tall ceremonial stand, one holding a tray of offerings. Banana leaves, garlands, and scattered petals decorate the red carpeted floor. Seated devotees in white and colourful saris watch from the lower left, with a few people in white in the background.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19