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Outdoor ritual gathering under tall palm trees and a grey sky, with smoke rising from a fire at left. Several people in orange and saffron robes sit cross-legged on orange cloths facing the fire, with a brass kalasha, lamps and offering plates of flowers, fruit, wood sticks and rice arranged on a striped mat in the foreground. Rows of people in white and yellow clothing sit with hands pressed together in prayer on the right, while others in orange sit behind them. A white vehicle and a low stone wall with flowering shrubs are visible in the background.

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October 08 20082008-10-08Outdoor homa or yagna ceremony under coconut palms, with white smoke rising from a fire pit at left centre. Many people in saffron-orange robes sit on orange cloths and mats, several with hands folded in prayer. A seated man in the centre wears a saffron shawl, rudraksha mala and a beard, with palms pressed together. Women in orange and white saris sit at right. An empty orange-cushioned seat stands behind, and a kalasha, brass lamps, flower garlands, marigold offerings, plates of sweets and betel leaves are arranged on a white cloth in front. A sign and white building appear at left.2008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08Outdoor homa or yagna performed under palm trees on a paved ground. Smoke rises from a fire pit set on a white-draped table with brass vessels, a kalasha pot, flower-decorated offerings and marigold and rose petal plates. Several robed men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sit cross-legged on mats in front, one with his hands folded in prayer and a beard, others seated with backs to the camera. Women in orange sarees sit in rows on the right with hands joined. A large floral garland hangs on a stand at left and an orange cushioned seat sits behind the fire. A white van and cars are parked in the background behind a wall and flags.2008-10-08Outdoor homa ceremony beside a white square fire pit, with smoke rising among palm trees under an overcast sky. Several people in orange and saffron robes sit and kneel on mats, many with hands pressed together in prayer or seated over the fire. A young man in the foreground wears an orange robe and a marigold garland. To the left, a woman in orange dress sits beside a silver kalasha, brass lamps and a framed picture draped with orange cloth and red flowers. Trays of wood sticks, offering bowls and petals are arranged on white cloths. Around 15 physical people are visible, including partially visible figures in the background.2008-10-08July 11 20062006-07-11Outdoor photograph of a Navaratri-day homa or yagna on a raised platform with red and white painted stripes and an orange cloth covering. A square fire pit sits at the centre, surrounded by orange-robed sannyasis seated cross-legged. A bearded man with a long beard and orange robe sits near the centre, and a shaved-headed man in orange sits to the right of the fire, facing it. A young woman in orange sits at the far left beside a seated figure draped in an orange shawl. Brass plates of offerings, bowls, a kalasha and flower garlands are arranged on the platform. Behind them, a photographer with a camera stands by, and a row of children in white and yellow shirts sits along the right edge. Palm trees, a stone boundary wall and small flags fill the background.2008-10-08Outdoor ritual scene under palm trees on a sandy ground. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, many with hands folded in prayer, sit on orange and yellow cloths. In front, brass plates hold offerings of white rice or powder, flowers, leaves and bananas, with brass bowls and wood pieces arranged nearby. Behind them stands a black stone deity murti decorated with a marigold garland, beside a tall ornamental pillar with a white base. A standing man in orange robes stands at right, and a seated person in a red robe sits further right near a camera on a tripod. Bundled cloth bags lie among the devotees. A white truck is parked beyond a low wall at left.2008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08Outdoor ritual at dusk beneath coconut palms. A standing man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and light beard holds a lit flame over a fire pit or aarti lamp on a raised platform draped in orange cloth and striped red-and-white borders. Seated beside him, a woman in orange garments sits on an ornate wooden throne-like chair, and a row of women in orange and white kneel in folded-hands devotion. A tall wooden kalasha-topped pole rises behind a white stone base with a deity murti. Dozens of seated devotees in white and orange fill the foreground, with brass pots and offerings on the platform. a person: the standing officiant in saffron with rudraksha mala is the.2008-10-09Outdoor homa ritual in front of a square fire pit lined with white stone, with flames rising at the centre. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shirt, with a rudraksha-style orange bead necklace and a wristwatch, stands at right holding a brass plate with an offering. Around the pit, a group of about ten devotees in orange and saffron robes sit with palms pressed together in prayer, one woman wearing a light-coloured top among them. Behind, an orange umbrella with colourful tassels shades an area near palm trees, and a red flower arrangement and a brass lamp stand sit at left. Several people in the background are also in orange garments.2008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08