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A photograph of a temple-style ritual in a decorated tent with a tiled floor. In the centre, a man in white dhoti stands with folded hands before a golden throne-like seat covered in flower garlands, while a bare-chested man in an orange cloth kneels with a towel and a silver plate beside him. A woman in a red sari stands to the right, and a photographer in a white dhoti with a camera occupies the lower left. A heart-shaped ornamental backdrop, a golden deity murti decorated with garlands, a banana plant, and an ornate oil lamp stand are visible. Hanging lamps and marigold strings decorate the ceiling.

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December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19Photograph of a temple-style ritual hall with a draped tent ceiling. A bearded man in an orange-brown robe with a white flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne with a heart-shaped mirrored backrest, a leopard-print cushion and a yellow flower arrangement. A man in orange dhoti with white body markings holds a tall lit aarti lamp toward the throne while other orange-clad priests stand with folded hands and garlands. A kneeling woman in a brown sari sits on the red floor, and a man in an orange robe sits at left beside a fire pit with flames. A decorated deity murti with garlands stands at right, and a green banana plant and a yellow kalasha-like brass vessel are nearby. Offerings and a pot wrapped in green cloth lie on the striped mat in front of the throne.2016-12-19A night ritual in a decorated tent hall shows a sacred fire pit with bright flames at left, where officiants in saffron and orange dhotis stand with lit lamps and hands raised in offering. Behind them, a seated figure in a deep orange-brown robe with a garland rests on a large heart-shaped golden throne with lion-shaped armrests, flanked by a leopard-skin cloth and a tall ornate canopy with multicoloured tassels. A trident stands near the front. Standing figures in white and orange garments, some with rudraksha malas, press their palms together nearby. A seated audience in white fills the left side, many with garlands and folded hands. Floral offerings, a brass vessel and oil lamps sit on a colourful striped carpet. Swamiji (probable): the throne-seated figure in orange-brown robes with long hair and garland and rudraksha is a candidate for the page's named teacher, based on several cues.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a temple-style ritual inside a large tent with a striped ceiling and hanging decorations. Centre stage, a figure in a dark robe sits on an ornate heart-shaped golden throne with a floral backdrop. Nearby, a man in an orange dhoti holds a microphone and speaks, while another in orange-saffron wrap sits to the left. On the right, several men in orange dhotis stand near a deity murti and a tall ceremonial stand, one holding a tray of offerings. Banana leaves, garlands, and scattered petals decorate the red carpeted floor. Seated devotees in white and colourful saris watch from the lower left, with a few people in white in the background.2016-12-19A ritual homa or puja under a white tent. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a garland of pink flowers sits on a gold-trimmed throne with a large heart-shaped colourful backdrop of yellow flowers, bowing his head as a priest in an orange-red dhoti presses his hands to the crown of his head while holding a flame. A small fire pit with burning flame sits in front on a wooden platform. Nearby, a priest in white dhoti and shawl stands with folded hands, and attendants in orange and saffron cloth hold brass plates of offerings, fruit and flowers. A golden palanquin or throne canopy with garlands is at right, and striped woven mats cover the floor. Brass lamps and a kalasha stand at left.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a temple-style ritual hall under a tented ceiling strung with yellow marigold garlands and banana leaves. In the foreground, a square wooden homa fire pit burns with a flame, surrounded by brass vessels, plates of offerings and a striped cloth. To the left, several women in orange and saffron garments stand with folded hands while a woman in a saffron sari pours from a vessel near the fire. On the right, a richly decorated shrine holds a deity murti adorned with flower garlands and a crown, flanked by a gilded peetha throne and a silver-canopied seat. Several people in orange clothing stand in front, with one man in white at the back.2016-12-19A night-time homa in a covered pavilion. A fire burns in a square golden fire pit at centre-front, surrounded by brass plates of offerings and flower garlands. Behind it, a bearded man with long hair in a rust-orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and a decorated peetha. To the right, a golden-framed shrine holds a deity murti draped in white and yellow garlands with a lit lamp. Yellow marigold garlands hang across the ceiling, and a priest in orange dhoti stands at the far right near the shrine with a flower-decorated kalasha. A standing attendant in an orange dhoti and gold necklace stands at left, and another figure in white sits near a banana plant. Colourful striped mats cover the floor.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19