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Night-time ritual scene under a corrugated roof strung with red fairy lights. On the left, large white-and-red deity murti figures with garlands stand behind a decorated altar. In the centre, three women in saris sit on the floor by a square fire pit, one in yellow and white, one in blue, one in maroon, holding ritual items. On the right, a man in saffron-orange robes and orange turban with rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a footstool, bare feet visible. Brass pots, bowls and oil lamps sit in the foreground, and a banner reads MEET the Master with photographs.

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Night photo of a Hindu puja at an open-air shrine with a sheet roof and string lights. A priest in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands at left before a murti of a goddess with multiple arms, crowned, in red and white garlands, flanked by smaller deity figures. In front is a square homa fire pit with a burning flame, surrounded by brass vessels and bowls. At right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a saffron turban and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded in namaste on a red and gold throne-style chair; a second seated figure in orange sits nearby. A printed banner panel with photos is on the wall behind.2011-10-05Night photograph of an outdoor puja beneath a corrugated roof, with strings of red and white fairy lights. On the left, a large white-and-red framed deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, garlanded with yellow marigold strands, stands beside smaller figures. In the centre, a priest in white dhoti with a saffron-yellow shawl sits with his back to the camera before a square homa fire pit with offerings: brass bowls, a red-cloth offering, flower petals and metal vessels. On the right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching turban, with a rudraksha-style mala, sits on a red velvet throne with gold trim on a carpet. Banners and a poster board line the back wall.2011-10-05October 05 20112011-10-05October 05 20112011-10-05Night-time puja inside a temple hall decorated with string lights. At centre stands a large deity murti of Goddess Durga with multiple arms, crowned and garlanded with yellow marigolds, flanked by smaller figures and a lion vahana, set within a white floral halo. In front, a priest in orange robes stands at left holding a lamp-tray, while a seated priest in orange sits with a metal bowl of offerings and brass oil lamps. On the right, a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate red and gold throne, observing the ritual. Another white-clad man stands nearby. Brass lamps, kalasha vessels and steel containers surround the altar.2011-10-03Night outdoor ritual before a large decorated deity murti of Durga-like goddess with multiple arms holding weapons, a lion mount, and white floral halo, beside smaller figures. A seated person in a red-and-gold throne wears a blue sari with a red-and-gold turban and a beaded mala. Nearby a standing attendant in white and a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha beads sit by a square homa fire pit with offerings, brass lamps and plates. A banner in Kannada script reads Dasara events, with a portrait of a saffron-clad figure on it. A lamp-lit stage with white cloth covering the ground.2010-10-09October 05 20112011-10-05Night photo of a homa fire ritual in an open-sided hall lit with fairy lights. A large blazing fire pit stands in front of a deity murti group with white and gold floral backdrop, marigold garlands and a lion-mounted goddess figure. A standing woman in orange robes and a rudraksha mala tends the fire with her hand extended. To the right, a man in white dhoti with bare torso and a man in saffron robe holds a brass tray. An empty ornate red and gold throne stands beside them. Brass vessels, a bowl and kumkum sit on the platform. A poster on the back wall shows photographs and text. a person is not clearly identifiable here.2011-10-03Night-time outdoor ritual before a white and silver decorated deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms holding weapons, seated on a lion, beside other painted deity figures. A figure in a blue robe with a pink-and-white head wrap and beaded necklaces sits on an ornate red and gold throne at right, while a bald priest in white dhoti and sacred thread stands at a square fire pit, pouring from a brass vessel over flower-strewn offerings. Another priest in white sits at left beside a small brass ritual table with lamps and bowls. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the pit. A red banner with Kannada script hangs behind. Two priests and a seated child are visible; a few other figures appear at the edge.2010-10-09October 09 20102010-10-09Night ritual at a temple with a sign reading Sri Nithyananda Deshika Temple. A deity murti group with a large ornate golden-white halo is decorated with garlands and lit by a flame. A priest in white dhoti with gold border, bare-chested, stands at left holding a lamp toward the deity. A fire pit with a bright flame sits in front. At right, a seated person in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hands folded in prayer, sits in a red and gold throne-style chair. Strings of red lights and oil lamps line the back wall, with framed posters beside.2011-10-03October 15 20102010-10-15