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Outdoor pavilion under a corrugated roof at dusk, with a red and gold ceremonial chair on the left and a large decorated altar with kalasha-like pots draped in red, blue and gold cloth and garlanded with marigolds on the right. Behind it stands a gilded arched shrine holding deity murtis in red and orange garments, and a central dark stone murti sits on a red pedestal beneath a tall copper pole. Seated devotees in white and red shawls fill the floor, with a few standing in the background. Rose petals are scattered on the cloth in front of the altar.

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Night-time outdoor ritual at a temple-like courtyard. Several priests in saffron-orange robes and white dhotis sit on a raised platform around a small fire pit with brass vessels, flowers and a bundle of sticks, appearing to perform a homa. A row of white-clad devotees sits on chairs behind them, and a red throne with gold trim stands to the left beside a table covered in purple and teal cloth holding flower-garlanded pots. Behind the platform, a deity murti decorated with yellow marigold garlands sits within an ornate arch. Attendants in white and saffron move around the edges, and colourful hanging banners frame the scene.2013-10-16Night outdoor puja scene with several ceremonial kalashas wrapped in yellow marigold garlands and banana leaves on a red cloth-covered altar in the foreground. A dark bronze-coloured statue of a seated figure with a red garland sits on a terracotta pedestal in the background, beneath a hanging yellow garland. Around the altar, seated devotees in white and red shawls and saffron-coloured turbans watch, while a cameraman in a white shirt films from behind a tripod. Rose petals are scattered on the cloth.2013-10-06December 21 20092009-12-21Night-time Rudra Homa at an open-air ashram courtyard. A fire burns on a low platform beside a purple-draped table holding several white ritual pots (kalasha) wrapped in yellow and orange marigold garlands and green banana leaves. Behind them stands an elaborate deity murti in a carved arch. At left, a man in orange robe sits on a red-cushioned throne-like chair, hands folded, with a white fan nearby. A priest in white dhoti and white turban, hands joined, stands at right beside saffron-robed sannyasis, some with shaved heads, kneeling or seated in prayer. Several white-clad devotees stand in the background.2013-10-15Night outdoor ritual under a temporary canopy decorated with green leaf garlands, colourful striped hangings and curled yellow ornaments. On the left, a figure in red robes and a red and gold ornate throne is seated, adorned with a rudraksha-style necklace; this appearance is consistent with the a person candidate. Beside him, a man in orange robes sits near the offerings. In the centre, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl sits before a fire pit with brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings, indicating a homa/yagna. Seated devotees in white clothes watch along the right, and a standing person in white stands at the far right near a temple structure. Oil lamps and flower garlands are placed on the red cloth.2010-10-11August 31 20152015-08-31October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 15 20132013-10-15April 28 20172017-04-28Night-time outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal roof strung with multicolour lights. A homa fire pit in the foreground has flames rising, with flower garlands, fruit and brass vessels arranged around it. Bare-chested priests in white dhotis with orange and red borders stand at left holding fire and ritual items, one with a long crown-like headdress. At right, a seated figure in a deep orange-red robe with folded hands sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and a canopy. Many seated devotees in white fill the background. A coloured striped mat covers the floor.2017-05-02Night-time outdoor puja in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof. Devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on orange mats facing a raised platform. Centre stage a deity murti is adorned with garlands and a gold arched backdrop, with a red-draped altar, brass vessels and a yellow-draped table in front. A woman in orange robes performs the ritual at the left of the altar; a robed attendant stands behind. A red and gold throne stands empty at the right, and musicians sit at the far right with drums and harmonium. Many devotees are seated in the foreground, mostly women, some with hair in braids, and several older men in white. No identifiable a person figure is visible on the throne, so no candidate is marked.2013-09-30December 02 20162016-12-02