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Night scene under a corrugated metal roof during a Ganapathi homa. A fire burns in a square metal fire pit in the foreground, surrounded by marigold petals and coconuts. Behind it, a golden-framed shrine holds a deity murti of Ganesha draped in red and yellow garlands. A man in white dhoti plays a drum, and a young monk in saffron robes stands with palms pressed together. A woman in a rust-brown shawl gestures beside an empty red and gold throne, and several girls in orange sit on the ground watching. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine.

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Night ritual photograph at an open-air shrine. A golden-framed deity murti of Ganesha, decorated with yellow and red garlands, sits on a red-draped golden throne at left. In front, a square fire pit blazes with a homa, flanked by brass oil lamps and fruit offerings. A drummer in white dhoti stands behind the fire. A kneeling devotee in orange robes bows near a red and gold chair. A woman in a long rust-coloured robe stands at right, facing the shrine, with seated women in orange saris in the foreground, their backs to the camera.2013-11-04Night photograph of a homa fire ceremony beside a decorated Ganesha murti on a gold and red altar, garlanded with yellow and red flowers under a canopy. A large fire blazes in a square fire pit edged with marigolds, with coconuts and offerings nearby. On the right, a woman in a rust-brown robe gestures beside a red and gold throne-style chair. A woman in an orange sari with hands folded stands near a drummer in white dhoti, and seated women in orange clothing and devotees in the foreground watch the fire.2013-11-04Night ritual photograph at an open-air shrine. A priest in orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a saffron head wrap, pours a liquid from a vessel over a golden deity murti of Ganesha decorated with orange and pink flower garlands, while a bright fire burns in a fire pit in front. Another priest in orange clothing stands at left holding a bell and a small lamp. On the right, a figure with long dark hair and a reddish-brown robe stands with palms pressed together in namaskar near a gold-and-red throne. Several women in orange saris sit in front of the fire with hands folded in prayer. Oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine and a red-and-white striped wall forms the backdrop.2013-11-04Night-time homa at an open-air outdoor shrine. A large fire burns in a square fire pit edged with yellow flowers, in front of a golden deity murti decorated with red and yellow garlands. A tall golden arched canopy frames the deity, with oil lamps on brass stands on either side. On the left, a man in an orange turban and orange clothing gestures and speaks into a microphone. Seated in front of the fire, a young person in orange sits cross-legged with prayer beads. On a red and gold throne to the right, a person in rust-coloured robes sits smiling with hands folded in their lap. Several people in orange attire and a few devotees sit around the fire pit, some holding flowers. Smoke drifts across the dark background.2013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04Night ritual in an open-air temple courtyard under a corrugated roof. A golden arched shrine frames a deity murti of Subramanya, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, seated on a red cushion. In front, a fire pit blazes as a homa is performed. A priest in a brown-orange dhoti bends over the fire, while a man in an orange turban and orange garment stands at the shrine. Another attendant in orange holds a brass bell and lamp. Several young devotees in orange robes sit cross-legged on the floor watching the fire. On the right, a woman in red sits on a red and gold throne-like chair beside a tray of offerings. Brass lamps and flower garlands surround the scene.2013-11-04Night photograph of a fire ritual before a golden-framed shrine holding a decorated deity murti garlanded with red and yellow flowers. A central fire blazes at the base of the shrine beside brass oil lamps. A woman in a rust-red shawl and red-marked forehead extends a silver plate toward the fire. On the left, a young man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a bright orange turban holds a silver vessel, while a second man in orange stands beside a flower-garlanded murti. Seated devotees in orange clothing, including a shaved-headed participant, watch from the foreground near offering bowls. The scene appears to be a homa or puja with offerings.2013-11-04