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Outdoor photograph of a large ritual arrangement against a red brick wall. Tiered grey stone steps are lined with rows of black stone figures, many wearing white, orange and red cloths and white flower garlands. A tall flower-garlanded canopy in multicoloured fabric frames a central deity murti with a dark face, crown and garlands, flanked by two figures in pink and blue. In the foreground, a seated figure in a ceremonial headdress and orange-red robes sits on a wooden chair holding ritual items, while a standing priest in orange cloth assists beside a silver ritual stand with brass vessels and a lamp. Several more people in orange and white dhotis are at the lower edge.

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December 12 20172017-12-12Outdoor ritual scene in front of a tiered stone structure lined with rows of black and dark-stone deity murtis, many garlanded with white and orange flowers. A canopy of marigold and multicolored flower strands, with a tall floral garland framing a central figure, stands above the tiers. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange and white dhotis kneel and sit before a wooden stand, with a fire pit and smoke rising. Silver ritual vessels, a silver canopy or umbrella stand and small offering pots are arranged on a flower-decorated platform. The setting suggests a homa or aushadha preparation.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12A photograph of a tiered granite stage lined with rows of seated black stone deity murtis, each draped in flower garlands in red, orange and white. A tall flower-garlanded canopy with marigold and multicoloured garlands stands at the centre above a central deity figure. On the platform below, three people in orange and red clothing and one in white dhoti attend a ritual arrangement with brass vessels, a wooden stand and offerings, with a silver canopy at right. Smoke rises in the background.2017-12-12Outdoor ritual scene with rows of tiered stone shelves holding many black stone murtis of seated sages, each garlanded with white and orange flower strands. A large floral archway of marigolds and multicoloured garlands frames a central deity murti with a crown. In the foreground, a seated man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl performs a puja, holding a flower or small ritual object, while a second man in a rust-red cloth stands beside him. Silver ceremonial vessels, a silver palanquin-style canopy and brass lamps sit on a stone platform. Several people in dark clothing stand at the lower edge of the frame. No cues are visible to identify a specific individual.2017-12-12Outdoor ritual scene in front of a long tiered stone wall of black stone figures, many seated with garlands of white and orange flowers, arranged in rows against a red brick wall. At the centre, a tall arched canopy of multicoloured flower garlands frames a large winged deity murti with a dark face and raised arms. A man in saffron robes sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat at the lower centre, apparently conducting the rite, with a sacred vessel before him. Another man in orange cloth stands at right beside a silver ceremonial stand, and a figure in a white dhoti sits at lower left. Silver kalasha pots and oil lamps are arranged on the ground in the foreground. The a person identity is not established from appearance, so no candidate is marked.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12A ceremonial outdoor homa scene in front of a tiered wall of black stone statues of seated figures, many draped with white, orange and red cloth and white flower garlands. A large canopy hung with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands shelters a central deity murti decorated with garlands. In the foreground a man with long hair in an orange-red robe sits on a low wooden seat with his hands extended over a small fire, while a second man in an orange robe kneels beside him. Silver ritual vessels, a kalasha, and a silver canopy stand on the right. Several people are visible at the bottom edge of the frame. Probable Swamiji (long hair, orange robe, performing the fire offering), seated in person at the homa.2017-12-12A photograph of a large outdoor shrine set against a red brick wall. Rows of black stone murtis, many seated and draped in white, orange, yellow and green garlands, fill the tiered stone platform. At the centre, a central deity murti sits beneath an arched canopy strung with marigold garlands and multicoloured cloth. In front, a seated priest in a red-orange garment and a white-clad assistant in saffron sit by a small wooden stool and offering vessels. Silver ritual items with garlands stand at the right edge. The setting suggests a puja or ritual preparation.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12Outdoor photograph of a fire ritual (homa) at a tiered wall of rows of seated stone figures, each garlanded with white and orange flower strands. A large central canopy of marigold and multicoloured floral garlands frames a decorated deity murti with a bull-like figure in front. In the foreground, two men in saffron/orange cloth and a man in white dhoti tend a small fire pit with a flame, while a shiva-linga style object sits at the base. Silver ritual vessels and a silver palanquin-like stand stand at right, and a few seated devotees appear at the bottom edge. Several figures are partially visible at the lower left.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12