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Night outdoor ritual under a corrugated roof at an ashram. A golden deity murti decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands sits on a gold peetha with a golden elephant-shaped vessel in front. A fire burns in a yellow-painted homa pit where a man in a white dhoti bows low to the ground. A monk in saffron robes pours from a vessel beside a fire pit. A seated woman in saffron robes holds a yellow plate while a monk in orange attends her. A white-clad woman stands at right with a yellow cloth. Offerings of fruit, coconuts and flowers lie on the ground. A tall figure in orange-saffron robe and turban sits in the foreground.

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Night-time outdoor ritual under a corrugated roof beside a golden deity murti of Ganesha, draped with yellow and red garlands and seated on a gilded elephant-shaped vahana. A fire pit burns in front, with fruit and brass vessels set out as offerings. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head sits cross-legged near the fire. A seated person in a deep maroon robe rests on a red-cushioned gilded throne at the right, holding a yellow cloth. A man in white kneels at the fire's edge, and saffron-robed attendants sit nearby. Women in white and in saris stand at the right, some holding yellow items and some with hands folded. A standing fan and string lights are visible. The scene is consistent with a homa and puja.2013-11-04Night-time ritual in an open-sided shelter. A golden deity murti with a golden elephant-like vahana and garlands of yellow and red flowers stands at left. A seated person in a deep red-orange robe on a red-cushioned golden throne gestures toward a sacred fire pit. Before the fire, a person in white kneels and bows low, while a shaven-headed priest in orange-saffron cloth and a saffron turban sits nearby. Other priests in orange cloth sit around the fire, and a man in white and women in white and light clothing stand at right. Brass vessels, fruit, flowers and kumkum-marked offerings lie on the platform, consistent with a homa or puja.2013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04A night-time homa at an outdoor temple-style setting under a corrugated roof. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti with a green-and-maroon border stands with his back to the camera, hands raised toward a blazing fire pit with offerings. Behind him, a golden gilded throne holds a seated person in a maroon garment with a garland, and a second seated attendant in orange sits nearby. To the left, a deity murti is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands on an ornate stand, with a brass oil lamp beside it. Rose petals and marigold petals scatter the ground, brass vessels and a plate of fruit rest on a low table, and a multicolour umbrella shades the throne on the right.2016-02-16 +1 copiesEvening outdoor ritual in a temple setting under a canopy. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a bare upper body kneels at left, holding a lit lamp toward a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style garland and ornate wrap, seated on a large gold sunburst throne with leopard-print cushions and golden lion figures. Behind him a photographer in white clothes takes a picture, and a kneeling attendant in orange sits nearby. Multi-coloured silk umbrella overhead, a trident stands to the left, garlanded deity murti and black stone figures stand in the background, and the floor is covered with a red cloth and striped mat with flower petals in front. Prominent figure appearance is a person with saffron robes, rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold-throne seating, presented as the seated honoured person.2016-12-15Night outdoor ritual under a corrugated roof. A golden deity murti with a golden crown and a trunk-shaped ornament is decorated with long red and yellow marigold garlands, and a gold elephant-shaped stand sits in front. A seated woman in a maroon-brown robe holds yellow flowers on a gold-and-red throne. Before a square fire pit with a bright flame, a shaven-headed priest in orange-brown cloth kneels and makes an offering while a young boy in orange assists. A man in a white shirt and khaki trousers bows low on the floor with yellow petals. A fan and a standing woman in white appear at the right, with string lights in the background.2013-11-04February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesNight ritual at an open-sided pavilion with a central fire pit burning in a square stone basin, flames and smoke rising amid scattered marigold and rose petals. Behind the fire stands a gold-framed throne draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. To the right, a woman in a red and gold sari with a flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a colourful umbrella. A shirtless priest in an orange dhoti stands at left beside a flower-decked deity murti and brass lamps, while another person in a saffron cloth stands further back. Offerings of fruit, a metal pot and a tray of rose petals sit near the fire. Homa-style fire ritual.2016-02-16 +1 copiesOctober 10 20172017-10-10A photograph of a puja at a stage with a golden throne draped in garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. A man in a crown and turban, wearing a gold necklace, a red flower garland and an orange-and-gold dhoti, sits on the throne with his hands resting on the armrests. Beside him on a smaller gold throne sits an elderly bearded man in saffron robes with a flower garland and a striped forehead marking. In front, a priest in a dark red-brown dhoti and rudraksha mala performs a ritual over a flame and a brass tray of bananas and offerings, while a younger man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and another boy in white assist. A kalasha and fruit offerings sit on a low table, with a wall-mounted air conditioner and a fan at the edge.2015-04-28Night outdoor ritual at a homa fire pit in front of a golden deity murti decorated with red and yellow flower garlands and a golden elephant-shaped vahana. A seated figure in saffron-brown robes on a red and gold throne receives a bowl or offering vessel from a shaven-headed priest in brown robes kneeling beside him. A child in orange robes and a younger attendant assist nearby. A man in white shirt and grey trousers stands at right with hands folded in namaste. Burning wood fills a yellow-bordered fire pit in the foreground. Fairy lights and plants frame the open-sided pavilion, with a car parked beyond.2013-11-04Night ceremony in a open hall with a homa fire burning on a wooden platform strewn with pink flowers and fruit offerings. A priest with a blue headband, bare-chested and wearing a purple-and-gold shawl, sits at right holding a ladle over the flames. Smoke rises through the scene. In the background, seated devotees in white and a man in a striped shirt watch. At left, a figure in orange-red robes sits on a golden throne with a canopy, flanked by a small attendant. Pink flower arrangements and metal vessels sit in front of the fire.2015-08-31