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Night outdoor ritual in a garden courtyard lit by warm lamps, with a small fire burning in a yellow brick fire pit at left. A young man in a red-orange dhoti and wrap, a red turban, and a bead mala with a large pendant stands behind a decorated altar. The altar has a gold arched backdrop, red and gold cloths, and several coconuts wrapped in green leaves with white and gold ornaments, plus pink flowers. Seated figures in orange and white clothes sit on the grass in the background and at right, one shaved-headed child in orange. Buildings with balconies and a lit fountain form the backdrop.

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Night outdoor ritual on a lawn in an evening setting. In the foreground, a golden arched frame, a deity murti or ritual object draped in red cloth, flanked by coconuts wrapped in white cloth with green leaves, and a gold-and-red ornamented base. A standing young priest in saffron-red dhoti and turban with rudraksha mala and a long neck garland pours or offers from a vessel. Seated figures in white and red shawls and saffron clothes sit on the grass in the background, and two young people in orange robes sit at the right edge. Lamps and illuminated trees light the scene. A tall-framed gold, ornate chair or peetha is visible behind.2014-05-12May 12 20142014-05-12May 12 20142014-05-12December 09 20132013-12-09Outdoors at dusk, a man in a saffron-orange wrap and orange turban stands beside a fire pit, holding a lit lamp or flame over a draped table. The table, covered in a gold and teal brocade cloth, displays green-leaved pots, coconuts and brass vessels, with a silver lamp stand on the ground. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace with bare shoulders. Behind him, a few seated devotees in light clothing sit near white tables and tree trunks on a lit lawn, one with hands folded in prayer. The scene suggests a homa or puja ritual.2013-12-20May 21 20142014-05-21Outdoor evening ritual on a lawn at night, lit by lamps and building lights. A standing man in orange-brown cloth with a red head wrap and a long beaded necklace performs a flame offering with a lamp at a table draped in blue and magenta cloth. Several coconuts wrapped in white cloth with green leaves sit on the table, along with a metal bowl and a brass plate. Behind him a seated group in white and coloured clothing listens and watches. On the left a seated figure in red garments sits by a tiered golden umbrella canopy, near a raised cushion. Attendees in white and red sit on a green lawn while a large hotel building stands in the background.2013-12-09Evening outdoor homa at a building courtyard lawn. A priest in a red-orange dhoti and matching sash, with a red turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, gestures beside a small fire pit with glowing embers and a stream of smoke. Beside him a woman in an orange sari sits at the fire. In front are a decorated altar with coconuts wrapped in leaves and fabric, red cloth, garlands and a silver-framed niche. A yellow umbrella stands at upper right. Thirty or more devotees in white and cream clothes sit on the grass in rows, with multi-storey white buildings behind them.2014-05-12May 20 20142014-05-20December 09 20132013-12-09March 26th 20142014-03-26Outdoor evening ritual in front of a red brick wall with yellow sunflowers behind it. A standing figure in a red-maroon turban and dark rust draped robes with gold border holds a flaming camphor lamp over a decorated altar-like platform draped in orange cloth. The altar holds a deity murti, garlands, and coconuts with green leaves and beaded adornments. A shaved-headed young devotee in orange-red robes sits at left with hands pressed together in prayer, and another partially visible person sits at far right. Warm lamp light illuminates the scene.2014-05-04