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Outdoor ritual puja under an orange-red tent canopy. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long beaded mala sits on an orange cushioned seat behind a golden platform. In front, a young shaved-headed monk in a saffron-orange cloth sits cross-legged on the floor beside a brass lamp and silver vessels, while a priest in a white dhoti with gold border and red thread stands at left holding a metal tray of bananas, a green watermelon and offerings. A flower-garlanded deity murti with a trunk is at upper right beside a red-draped altar. Orange-clad devotees sit in rows at left and others in white and maroon stand behind. Marigold garlands, a kolam of marigold petals on the floor, and a large banana leaf frame the scene.

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October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02September 09 20132013-09-09October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02September 09 20132013-09-09October 02 20142014-10-02Outdoor ritual puja under a open-sided metal-roofed pavilion with palm trees behind. On the left, a deity murti stands decorated with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and a gold-coloured mount beside it on a purple cloth. Centre, an orange-draped altar table holds yellow flower offerings and fruit. A man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala holds a tray of flowers. A woman in orange and red saris stands near a red-cushioned throne-like seat. On the right, a shirtless man in a white dhoti with gold trim and a white headwrap raises a lit flame, while a young person in orange kneels with fruit and brass vessels nearby. Apples, bananas and coconut sit on a tray in front.2013-09-09December 26 20082008-12-26Outdoor ritual scene at an ashram courtyard with red-roofed buildings and banana trees. In the foreground a young saffron-robed monk with a shaved head and rudraksha mala holds a small silver vessel and pours or offers from it near a banana-leaf-covered table laden with fruit, a split green fruit, flowers and brass vessels. Behind, a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits in an orange throne-like chair with hands joined in prayer, wearing a long mala. Several saffron-robed monks and white-clad women stand around, and a yellow-and-gold homa or puja platform with a small fire and a brass lamp with yellow flower garlands sits at right. A framed portrait is visible in the background.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02