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Outdoor ritual gathering under coconut palms beside a low wall and parked cars. A large decorated deity murti in blue drapery with garlands of yellow and red flowers stands at left. Seated devotees in saffron and orange robes sit on orange cloth around brass and silver vessels, bowls, a lamp stand and an offering tray, with a small smoke-producing incense or fire setup in front. A figure in orange sits on a raised decorated chair at the back centre, with another orange-clad devotee nearby. Several people in orange clothing participate, and a few more stand at the right edge.

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Outdoor homa or yagna performed under palm trees on a paved ground. Smoke rises from a fire pit set on a white-draped table with brass vessels, a kalasha pot, flower-decorated offerings and marigold and rose petal plates. Several robed men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sit cross-legged on mats in front, one with his hands folded in prayer and a beard, others seated with backs to the camera. Women in orange sarees sit in rows on the right with hands joined. A large floral garland hangs on a stand at left and an orange cushioned seat sits behind the fire. A white van and cars are parked in the background behind a wall and flags.2008-10-08Outdoor homa or yagna ceremony under coconut palms, with white smoke rising from a fire pit at left centre. Many people in saffron-orange robes sit on orange cloths and mats, several with hands folded in prayer. A seated man in the centre wears a saffron shawl, rudraksha mala and a beard, with palms pressed together. Women in orange and white saris sit at right. An empty orange-cushioned seat stands behind, and a kalasha, brass lamps, flower garlands, marigold offerings, plates of sweets and betel leaves are arranged on a white cloth in front. A sign and white building appear at left.2008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08Outdoor ritual on a raised platform with red-and-white striped edging and an orange cloth. A long-haired man in orange robes sits with hands folded on an ornately carved wooden throne-seat with red cushioning, facing a group of people in orange clothing seated on the cloth. Several saffron-robed attendants kneel and sit around a low table with brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and a small fire pit, while a standing man in orange holds an offering. Behind them, a white building with a tin roof, palm trees and a garland of yellow and red flowers hung on a blue-draped structure. Other devotees in white and pale clothing sit or stand nearby.2008-10-08Outdoor ritual at a temple courtyard shaded by tall palm trees, with a tall copper-clad ritual flagpole and a white-painted dais in the background. Several people in saffron-orange clothing sit on a raised platform with a red-and-white striped base, chanting with hands folded and tending brass pots, kalasha vessels, oil lamps and offering plates. A tall copper pillar stands behind the altar, and a large seated crowd in orange and white clothing watches from the ground. A parked vehicle and a low boundary wall sit at the left edge.2008-10-09Outdoor homa or yagna in a sandy courtyard with palm trees and a low wall behind. Saffron-robed participants sit around a white altar with a black fire pit, offering rice and flowers while a bearded man in saffron with a rudraksha mala gestures toward the altar. Behind them, a framed portrait garlanded with red roses and white flower strands stands beside brass lamps, a kalasha and a silver pot. Several people in white and saffron sit at the right, and a white van and truck are parked in the background.2008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08Outdoor Hindu ritual at a temple grounds lined with palm trees. A seated figure on a carved wooden throne with red cushions wears orange robes and a long-haired, swept-back style. Near a fire pit covered with a black slab, a standing priest in orange dhoti and orange garment holds a flaming lamp on a plate and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. Several people in orange kneel and sit with hands folded in prayer on orange cloths. A black Nandi bull statue with a garland sits near a white pedestal and a tall ceremonial pillar. Devotees watch from behind, and a small golden pyramid-shaped object rests on a wooden table with brass offerings and oil lamps. a person appears to be the seated figure on the throne, based on long swept hair, orange robes and a ceremonial setting.2008-10-09October 08 20082008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08