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Outdoor evening ritual on a raised platform with palm trees behind. A figure in orange-red robes with a flower garland and a forehead mark sits on an orange throne-like seat at right, while a standing attendant in red robes with a gold border folds his hands in reverence. Several shaved-headed young boys sit in a row with their backs to the camera, wearing red, blue, purple and green silk dhotis with gold borders and flower garlands. A fire pit with flames burns at left beside brass ritual vessels, and an audience in saffron clothing sits behind. Incense sticks are held by the boys.

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October 03 20142014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03Outdoor evening ritual at a temple-like setting with palm trees and a tall brass lamp stand. A priest in a white dhoti and bare chest, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red-and-pink turban, raises a lit flame on a lamp in his right hand while holding a small bell or vessel in his left. Four shaved-headed boys sit cross-legged on a raised platform with their backs to the camera, wearing red, blue, purple and green silk garments with gold borders. A seated man in an orange robe with a white flower garland and a red-and-orange shawl sits on an orange cushioned seat behind the platform. To the right, a standing man in orange-red robes with gold trim presses his palms together in greeting. Brass vessels and a small deity murti set are arranged on a low table, with incense sticks nearby. Onlookers in orange and white clothing sit in the background. This appears to be aarti performed during a ritual.2014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03Outdoor evening ritual on a raised open platform beneath palm trees, with a tall ornate copper pillar behind. A man seated on an orange throne-like chair with a white headband and a red-orange robe, wearing a white garland, raises one arm and holds marigold petals, appearing to bless the gathering. Beside him, a bare-chested man in a pink turban and a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala presses his palms together. In the foreground, several shaven-headed young boys in red, blue, purple and green cloths sit facing the platform, and a standing attendant in an orange-gold dhoti with a lit oil lamp stands at right. A crowd of devotees in orange and white watches from behind, with a camera on a stand visible at left.2014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03Night outdoor ritual at a homa fire pit in front of a golden arched shrine decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with deity murtis visible inside. Four shaven-headed young boys in saffron and red-gold dhotis sit cross-legged on the platform facing the fire, while a priest in white dhoti and a white head turban tends the flames at left. A seated figure in saffron robes occupies an ornate red and gold throne at right, with a standing attendant in orange beside it and a woman in saffron nearby. A standing electric fan and a small pink and purple carpet are visible; smoke rises into the dark sky.2013-10-15October 15 20132013-10-15October 29 20162016-10-29October 03 20142014-10-03