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A seated man in rust-brown and maroon ceremonial clothing sits cross-legged on a striped mat in front of a yellow-rimmed fire pit, smiling with one hand raised. He wears a patterned turban with a crescent ornament, a long gold necklace and a gold pendant, and a belt at the waist. Behind him, silver processional vehicles with bull and peacock motifs, garlanded with white and red flowers, stand beside a silver deity figure. Smoke drifts through the dim outdoor setting, with a microphone stand at left and a copper vessel and brass lamp on the floor. Only one physical person is visible.

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October 08 20172017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a leopard-print turban with a crescent ornament sits before a smoking homa fire pit lined with yellow-painted brick. He wears a long gold-and-bead necklace, rudraksha-style red bead bracelets and a wrap draped over one shoulder, and extends one hand toward the fire. To his right stands a row of silver ceremonial vahana and peetha pieces, including a silver bull and ornate silver arches decorated with white flower garlands and red floral offerings. A brass kalasha-style vessel and a copper cup sit nearby on a striped woven mat. A microphone stand is visible at left and dense greenery forms the background.2017-10-08A seated man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl sits with palms pressed together in anjali mudra at a homa fire pit. He wears a patterned turban with a crescent ornament, a rudraksha-style mala and a large gold pendant necklace. Smoke rises behind him. Beside him stand silver-finished vahana figures, a bull and a palanquin-like chariot, decorated with white and orange garlands. Striped cloths cover the ground and a brass oil lamp rests nearby.2017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08A man seated cross-legged on a striped woven mat performs a ritual at night, hands pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes lowered. He wears a leopard-print turban with a crescent ornament, a rust-orange dhoti-style garment, a heavy gold pendant necklace, and a gold waist belt. Before him is a square yellow-edged fire pit with a smoke rising, and brass vessels and a small cup sit nearby. To the right, silver-toned vahana figures including a bull and other animal mounts stand beside silver deity-style murti with marigold garlands. A microphone stand and dark trees form the background.2017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08A night-time ritual scene outdoors beside a temple-like structure. A bare-chested man in orange-saffron cloth kneels on a striped woven mat, tending a small flame in a brass vessel with a dark-skinned hand gesture over it. He wears a leopard-print headband with a crescent emblem, long dark hair, a large gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads, and red-orange arm bands. Before him are silver puja vessels, silver bowls with lids, a brass deity figure, and silver ratha-style vehicles with a bull and a horse-like mount, garlanded with white flowers. Banana leaves and a silver throne with a chair back stand behind. A person's arm is visible at the left edge. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by his crescent headband, long hair, gold ceremonial necklace and saffron-orange clothing while performing the ritual.2017-10-08A seated priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl performs a puja at night beside a fire in a copper vessel. He wears a leopard-print cloth headband, a gold necklace and red bangles, and stirs or offers into the flame with a ladle. Around him are silver ritual vessels, a silver nandi bull, silver deity murti and a brass lamp stand with lit oil lamps. Garlands of white flowers, colourful striped mats and a silver chair complete the setting, with a tiled white-and-red backdrop behind.2017-10-08Outdoor night ritual photo. A bearded man with a tall dark turban sits on an ornate silver-backed chair, wearing a rust-red sleeveless robe, a leopard-print waist sash, and layered rudraksha malas with a gold necklace. He raises one hand in a gesture while holding a folded white cloth. In front of him is a dark stone block with yellow turmeric and offerings, and a small pot of water. To the right stands a silver shrine with flower garlands and a small bronze deity murti. Yellow-painted homa or fire-pit platforms, brass pots, bowls of herbs and coloured woven mats fill the foreground. a person is seated, presenting an aushadha preparation.2017-09-14 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate silver throne performs a fire ritual at night, with a bowl of flames in front of him. He wears an orange-red dhoti and shawl, a leopard-print turban with a crescent ornament, a gold necklace and rudraksha beads, and red wrist bands. Around him are silver ritual vessels, a silver bull (Nandi) statue, silver deity shrines, garlands of white flowers, brass oil lamps and a small brass figure. Stone mortars hold offerings, and a striped cloth covers the floor. The setting appears to be an outdoor temple-style courtyard with red and white striped walls and hanging decorations.2017-10-08September 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copies