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A standing priest in orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold-bordered cloth pours a liquid from a silver vessel into a brick fire pit, where a flame burns beside a golden pedestal holding kalasha pots garlanded with yellow and white flowers. Behind, a golden bronze deity murti stands with raised arms, flanked by a smaller red-robed figure, in a decorated pandal with marigold garlands. A seated figure in orange robes with a red garland sits on a flower-covered golden throne, and another orange-clad attendant stands beside it. Brass vessels and bowls of flowers and grains lie on a green cloth. This appears to be a homa or yagna ritual.

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Night outdoor ritual under a decorated canopy with colourful festoon trim and a backdrop portrait. Two standing priests in saffron-orange dhotis and upper cloths, with rudraksha malas, stand at a golden ornate stand holding a gold-framed prabhavali arch with a small deity murti. The priest on the left holds a silver tray with a bowl. Seated figures in white dhotis sit at the right and left, one behind a metal bowl. A seated figure in orange with a turban sits on a gold throne at left back. A brick fire pit with marigold petals lies in the foreground. Spectators are visible in the background. Ritual setting consistent with a homa or abhishekam.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Night ceremony under a decorated tent with coloured bunting and a large gold-bordered backdrop. A man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne at left, flanked by a framed portrait showing a smiling man in an orange turban. Two bald men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand at a gold-framed palanquin-style stand holding a small deity murti, one reaching toward it. Men in white dhotis sit nearby, and a seated person in white with a gold necklace tends a brass vessel beside a brick-lined fire pit decorated with flower petals. Floodlights and spectators fill the background.2011-11-10Night ritual on an open-air stage under a decorated canopy with coloured bunting. Four priests in saffron-orange dhotis and white robes perform an abhishekam over a golden ornate pedestal holding a deity murti and a linga-shaped form, pouring liquid from a silver vessel while a standing priest in orange holds a ceremonial implement. Shaved-headed priests wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Brick-lined base holds scattered flower petals and silver bowls. Behind them a large banner portrait shows a man in an orange turban and saffron clothing, labelled with a printed name in Tamil script, and a seated figure in orange sits on a golden throne in the background. Floral garlands and brass vessels are arranged on the floor.2011-11-10Night ritual under a colourful canopy with a fringe of pink, green, yellow and orange bunting. Three men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, with rudraksha malas, pour liquid from a kalasha and ladle over a small gold-coloured deity murti set on an ornate gilded pedestal. Two men in white dhotis and shawls stand beside them, one holding a brass pot. Marigold and flower petals decorate a yellow-brick yagna pit in the foreground, and a pile of petals sits on the plinth. On a raised green-draped dais behind, a figure in orange clothing sits on a gold throne, with a large banner of a smiling man in an orange turban beside it. Devotees stand in the dark background under bright lights.2011-11-10November 11 20182018-11-11Night outdoor ritual on a decorated stage under a colourful canopy with yellow, red and green garlands. Behind the stage a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, beside Tamil text. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a gold throne-like seat in front of the banner. A standing priest in orange robes and a bare chest, with gold necklaces, holds a vessel near a gilded altar bearing a small deity murti. A standing attendant in white dhoti with a shawl holds a silver vessel. Seated priests in white and orange chant near a brick fire pit (homa) decorated with flower petals, brass and silver vessels, and a bunch of yellow flowers on the floor. Audience members sit in the background.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10December 20 20112011-12-20Night outdoor ritual under a decorated canopy with multicoloured bunting. A standing priest in orange robe holds a ceremonial item over a golden canopied throne holding a small deity murti and a seated figure in orange. Behind, a large banner shows a portrait of a man in an orange turban labelled with Tamil text. Seated priests in white dhoti and orange shawl perform puja, one with palms joined; a fire pit of yellow bricks is decorated with flowers and brass bowls and vessels surround it. Several onlookers sit at the back.2011-11-10June 20 20212021-06-20