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A photograph of a large indoor ritual hall with a pinkish haze. In the foreground, many devotees sit in rows on the floor, mostly in white clothing with red-and-saffron shawls draped over their shoulders, several with hands raised in prayer. At left, a golden shrine holds a deity murti decorated with garlands, beside a brass oil lamp and a small fire pit. At right, a golden canopy with fringed umbrella and a raised golden throne with red cushions stands empty, flanked by tall ceremonial standards and staffs. Brass lamps and a tiered lamp stand sit in the centre. Many people are visible in the crowd, with partial figures at the edges.

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A large ritual hall during a homa for Samaya Deeksha, with a seated crowd of devotees in white clothes and red-orange shawls facing a central fire-offering area. Several priests in white and red attire perform rites near a decorated dais, while a central deity murti sits on a richly garlanded red throne flanked by brass oil lamps and ceremonial umbrellas. Dozens of people are visible, many seated on the floor with heads bowed or watching. A small figure in saffron-colored clothing sits near the fire pit, but the appearance is too uncertain to confirm who it is.2015-07-17A large hall with a low wooden ceiling and warm lights shows a seated congregation in white clothes with red-and-white shawls draped over their shoulders, many with shaved heads, facing a shrine. Behind the crowd, a white backdrop frames golden deity murti figures, brass kalasha-style lamps and an ornate golden throne-like altar, with a figure in white standing near the right side of the altar. Rows of devotees in the foreground sit on chairs and mats. The scene suggests a Samaya deeksha homa held in an ashram hall.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17Seated devotees in white clothes with orange-saffron shawls fill the foreground, viewed from behind, facing a stage. On the right, a figure in an orange and gold turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne draped with yellow-orange marigold garlands, flanked by tall silver standards and golden parasols, with a golden lion-like armrest. On the left, a gold-framed shrine holds a deity murti decorated with garlands, beside a tall silver lamp stand with lit oil lamps and a silver kalasha-like vessel. Warm purple-pink stage lighting and a golden canopy complete the scene.2015-07-09A photograph of a large seated congregation in a tented hall during a homa with a sacred fire pit. Many devotees sit on the floor and on chairs, mostly in white clothes with red-and-saffron shoulder cloths, and several shaved-headed men in white or saffron dhotis sit near the front. A fire pit with flames sits at the centre, and behind it an ornately decorated altar holds a deity murti with garlands, brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels. On the right, a raised red-draped platform holds another decorated seat. Brass oil lamps and ornate brass stands line the scene, and a white-clad figure stands near the platform.2015-07-17A photograph from the back of a large hall showing rows of seated attendees in white clothing with red-orange shawls, many with shaved or grey heads, facing a stage. On the stage, ornate silver-framed canopied shrines hold golden and colourful deity murti adorned with garlands. A figure in white and a figure in orange-red stand before a central shrine, with a seated person in saffron-coloured clothing nearby. Cameras on tripods and a camera operator in white with a red shawl are visible, along with a large screen at upper right and a potted plant at left. Pink stage lighting fills the room.2015-07-13Indoor devotional session in a large hall with many seated participants on mats, mostly in white clothing with red-and-brown striped sashes draped over their shoulders. Attendees face a stage area at the front. On the left, a standing figure in white clothes stands near an ornate golden shrine holding a deity murti decorated with garlands. On the right, a golden throne-like seat with a lion-form base, flanked by silver and gold ceremonial umbrellas and lamp stands, with floral garlands on the back. Oil lamps and metal stands are arranged along the front. A pink-draped person sits among the seated crowd. No one on the throne is clearly visible enough to identify.2015-07-09July 17 20152015-07-17A large ceremonial hall during a homa and samaya deeksha initiation. Seated rows of devotees in white dhotis and red-and-white shawls fill the foreground, many women in white saris with long braids. At the center, a fire pit with burning flames sits before a decorated dais; several priests in white dhotis and red shawls perform the rites. Behind them stands a deity murti, adorned with marigold garlands, beneath a canopy of golden kalasha and gilded decorations. Tall brass oil lamps line the right side, with a figure seated on a golden throne at far right.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A large hall with ceiling fans, where a crowd of devotees sits on striped mats facing a homa fire pit with flames and smoke. Many attendees wear white clothing with orange-red shawls draped over the shoulders, and several sit in rows toward the front. Ceremonial parasols and ornate silver ritual stands surround the fire, and a richly decorated deity murti with garlands and a canopy sits on a raised dais on the left. A priest in white clothing tends the fire near the center. The setting suggests a homa ritual, with a dimly lit, pale-walled hall behind the seated participants.2015-07-16A large ceremonial stage with ornate gold-painted arches and a red curtain backdrop hosts a seated figure on a gold throne-like seat at the centre. Behind him stand gilded deity murtis, including a seated figure with a crown and attendant figures, with decorative umbrellas overhead. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and white shirts with red-orange shawls fill the foreground, many with their backs to the camera, and a camera on a tripod is set up at the front. Several men in orange and saffron robes sit on the stage flanking the centre. The central figure wears saffron-toned clothing and is seated on a gold throne, appearing as a person presiding over the gathering, though the image is distant and his appearance is partly obscured.2015-09-14