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Night ritual on an outdoor stage under a fringed canopy with smoke rising at left. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a peacock-style back wears a rust-brown robe, pink and white flower garlands and a long dark braid; he holds up a bunch of green leaves while a bare-chested man with white ritual body markings and a red-beaded garland stands before him holding a decorated pot of offerings. Another bare-chested young man in a white dhoti stands behind them, and orange-robed attendants stand at the steps. Gold trident finials, a fan, flower petals on a rug and fruit offerings complete the scene, consistent with a puja or abhishekam ritual.

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Night ritual scene: a seated man in a rust-brown robe with a pink-and-white flower garland and long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, raising a green leafy sprig overhead while a bearded man in a white dhoti and red-and-white thread holds a green-and-yellow decorated pot toward him. A younger man in a white dhoti with gold border stands bare-chested beside them, and a sacred metal stand with a brass lamp and trident-like ornament rises near the throne. Smoke drifts at left, flower petals lie on the floor, and red-and-yellow fabric tassels hang overhead. A pedestal fan and seated devotees in orange and white appear behind.2017-03-16 +1 copiesNight ritual at an outdoor stage with a smoky haze and a red-and-gold ornate throne. A bearded man in brown-red robes and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on the throne, holding up green leaves and a trident-topped object while a man in white dhoti and a red shawl holds a brass vessel and a colourful cloth-wrapped pot. A young shirtless man in a white dhoti and gold chain stands nearby, and red-robed attendees are visible behind. Rose petals lie on the floor and a brass lamp stands at the throne's base. Purely appearance-based: the seated figure's long dreadlocked hair and saffron-brown robe with garland fit the page's a person reference, but the features are not clearly distinctive enough for a firm identification.2017-03-16 +1 copiesNight ritual outdoors at an ashram with smoke drifting in the background. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a flower garland and a rust-brown wrap, holding a green leaf bundle raised overhead. Opposite, a bearded man in white dhoti with a red-and-white beaded garland and white sacred ash marks pours from a multicoloured kalasha-style vessel. A shirtless young man in a white dhoti and a ceremonial gold chain stands nearby, with saffron-clad attendants behind. Gold trident finials flank the throne beneath a colourful tasselled canopy. Fruit, flowers and a rangoli-like cloth lie on the floor.2017-03-16A night ritual photograph at an open-air outdoor setting with smoke drifting across the frame. A seated figure on a gold and red throne with a gold trident-shaped finial wears a saffron-orange robe, a pink and white flower garland, and holds a green leaf raised in one hand while the other hand reaches toward a kalasha-like vessel. Before him, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with red-and-white markings on his arms and a red beaded necklace holds an offering tray with a multicoloured cloth. Behind them a younger shirtless man in a white dhoti with a pink border stands watching. Fruit, flowers and a stacked offering sit on a colourful cloth in front. A gold-framed red canopy with fringe hangs overhead, and a fan is visible at left-centre.2017-03-16Night photograph of a ritual at an outdoor pavilion with smoke drifting across the frame. A seated man on an ornate gold and red throne wears a saffron-brown robe, a white and pink flower garland, and holds green leaves over a brass kalasha-style vessel. Facing him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a red shawl holds a multicoloured pot and brass pot. Two other bare-chested attendants in white dhotis stand behind. A brass trident and a small brass lamp sit near the throne, with pink flowers at the base. A gold-embroidered red and green canopy hangs above. The scene suggests a homa or purification rite; a visible fire-offering setting is shown by the smoke.2017-03-16 +1 copiesNight-time ritual on an open stage with smoke drifting in the background. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat wears a rust-orange robe and a white-and-pink flower garland, with long dark hair swept back. He holds a sprig of green leaves dipped toward a kalasha-style vessel carried by a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and a red-and-white sacred thread, whose body shows white ash markings. A younger bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border stands at left. A gold trident rests beside the throne, and a red-and-gold canopy hangs above. Flower petals and fruit offerings lie on the platform in the foreground. Two physical people are clearly visible, plus partly visible assistants at the edges, so the count is best given as 2-5.2017-03-16A night-time ritual scene with smoke drifting at left. A man in white dhoti with bare torso and sandalwood-marked body holds a brass vessel and fan-like object while pouring water. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a saffron-brown wrap, a pink and white flower garland and a long black braid, holds up a green leaf bundle while another bare-chested attendant in white dhoti and gold border stands near. Gold trident and gold kalasha-style vessels stand beside the throne, with rose petals on the floor and a red and yellow fringed canopy overhead. This appears to be an abhishekam or purification rite. a person: the seated figure in saffron-brown wrap, flower garland and long braid, on the gold peetha throne, is in the centre of the ritual.2017-03-16March 16 20172017-03-16March 16 20172017-03-16March 16 20172017-03-16March 16 20172017-03-16Night ritual on a raised platform with a smoky fire pit at left. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with red-and-white ash markings on his torso holds a brass vessel and a striped cloth bundle, sprinkling water. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a pink-and-white flower garland and a saffron-brown wrap, with long dark hair and raised hand holding green leaves. A brass trident and gold-tipped staff stand beside the throne, and a small fan is visible. A second attendant in white stands at left in the smoke. Tasselled red, green and white canopy hangs above.2017-03-16