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A photograph of a large seated congregation at an evening ritual, with many people in white clothes sitting cross-legged on the floor before rows of small oil lamps. In the foreground a fire pit or homa area is decorated with marigold garlands, brass bowls and kalasha-style vessels in woven baskets. On the right a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a gold-beaded rudraksha necklace sits in front of a lit oil lamp and a microphone stand, while a man in a yellow shawl and white clothes sits beside him. Smoke hangs in the dim hall and a cloth-covered table holds offerings.

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Evening fire ritual in an outdoor courtyard at night. A man in saffron-orange robes with a crown-like orange headpiece, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits at the right, holding a ritual implement over a square fire pit lined with white stone and marigold garlands. Behind him, a large crowd of devotees in white clothes sits on orange mats among many red oil lamps. Brass pots, bowls and kalasha vessels with yellow flowers are arranged along the pit's edge, and a mic stand is visible. Appearance-based label: a person, presiding as the ritual leader.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30Night-time homa or yagna in an open courtyard with a square fire pit lined in white stone and marked with yellow marigold garlands and flower-decorated kalashas. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant sits at the front, holding a bell and ritual items, and appears to lead the ceremony. Around him, rows of devotees in white clothes sit on the ground with small red mats and lit oil lamps before them. Brass bowls of offerings, sweets and coins are arranged near the pit. Behind them stand a decorated shrine with colourful pictures and a yellow-draped structure, and a whitewashed building. Several people in white stand at the side. The a person candidate in orange has distinctive ceremonial cues but the identification remains uncertain.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30Evening ritual at an open courtyard with many seated devotees in white clothes, many holding small lit oil lamps in red trays. In the foreground a square fire pit lined with white and gold surround holds flowers and offerings, with brass pots and bowls beside it. A man in orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits at a microphone and gestures while speaking, possibly a homa or satsang. Yellow and orange marigold garlands decorate the offerings, and a yellow banner hangs on the right.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30Night ritual fire ceremony at an outdoor ashram courtyard. A man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head covering and a gold bead necklace sits at the right, holding a ritual implement over a flame in a brass lamp, with a yellow shawl beside him. A rectangular white-tiled fire pit with a dark interior sits in the foreground, surrounded by brass vessels of flowers, bowls of offerings and yellow marigolds. Behind, a large crowd of devotees in white clothes sits in rows on the ground, hands pressed together in prayer, many with small red-lit oil lamps before them. A decorated golden-yellow altar or chariot with deity images stands at the upper left, and smoke drifts through the scene.2009-12-30Night photograph of an outdoor ritual at an ashram. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold necklace and an orange head covering sits at the front right, holding a ladle over a square fire pit filled with offerings, with a microphone stand beside him. Behind him, a white-clad assistant wears a yellow cloth. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes face the fire, many holding small brass vessels, and red floor mats are lit by many small oil lamps. A decorated shrine with garlands and lights stands at the left, and a whitewashed building sits in the background. Visible people number roughly several dozen.2009-12-30Night-time Ganapati homa at an outdoor ashram setting. A golden-yellow square fire pit holds a flaming fire, with smoke rising. Several priests sit around it in saffron/orange robes and white dhotis, with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings; the priest at right wears a red and gold turban and white garment with gold border and offers something into the fire. Silver and brass vessels, a small pot with yellow flowers, and bowls of grain sit at the edges. Behind them a seated audience in white and red-sashed clothing fills the background, with a microphone stand visible at left. A partial garland hangs in the background.2014-10-11Night ritual photograph at an outdoor homa or puja area. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits at right, holding a microphone and gesturing with his hand; he wears a long rudraksha-style mala with a gold pendant. Beside him, men in white dhotis and shirts sit near an open square fire pit with a brass vessel. In front, several brass kalasha pots wrapped in mesh and decorated with yellow marigold garlands line the foreground, and yellow flower petals are scattered on the stone platform. Behind them, many seated devotees in white, some with oil lamps lit on the ground, fill the dark background.2009-12-30