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Night-time photograph of a large open-sided hall under corrugated roof, filled with a dense crowd of devotees mostly in white dhotis and white saris, many bare-chested men and women in white. At centre, a golden throne-like seat with a parasol canopy, and a richly decorated altar with a small fire pit giving off flame and a pink-and-blue layered platform with lion figures. Orange-robed participants sit near the front of the altar. A cameraman films the ceremony at right; a large banner at upper right shows a trident-bearing figure. Strings of coloured lights hang overhead. Appears to be a ritual gathering with fire offerings.

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Wide night view inside a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof, strings of multicoloured fairy lights overhead, of a large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees, many bare-chested men in white dhotis and women in white saris, pressed around a ritual area. In the centre a tiered, multicoloured ceremonial platform with carved lion figures holds a lit fire pit with bright flames, a ritual fire. Nearby stands a golden palanquin-like canopy with a striped fringed top and a golden seat, plus a decorated standing deity murti and garlands. A large colourful portrait banner hangs on the upper right wall. Several people in orange and red clothing stand near the fire.2017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21Night-time outdoor ritual in a covered courtyard lit by strings of coloured lights and hanging speakers. A large crowd of men and women in white dhotis and saris surrounds a central fire pit with a flame, a patterned mat and a decorated ritual platform. Several men stand bare-chested in white dhotis with sacred threads, and women in orange and yellow saris stand nearby. A golden ornate throne-like structure with a canopy and a ceremonial umbrella stands at left, with flower garlands on the ground. A cameraman films the scene at right. No individual can be clearly identified as a person from appearance.2017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21A large open-sided hall at night filled with many people, mostly men and boys bare-chested in white dhotis and women in white and orange saris, gathered around a central fire pit where a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti stands tending the flames. Around the fire are offerings and a decorated ceremonial arrangement with a multi-tiered pink, blue and gold platform carved with lions. A golden ceremonial umbrella with striped canopy stands on the left, and strings of coloured lights hang from the ceiling. A framed portrait on the upper right shows a figure in red and gold robes, with the caption text visible on the photo. Crowd of over one hundred people attending a ritual homa with abhishekam-style offerings.2017-02-21Night ritual in an open-sided hall under corrugated roofing, strung with colourful festoon lights. A large crowd, mostly men bare-chested in white dhotis with white shoulder cloths and rudraksha-style neck strands, stands around a central fire pit with flames and smoke rising. On the left, a figure in a gold-and-yellow ornate throne with a parasol canopy and a ceremonial staff sits beside women in red and orange saris. A decorated square altar with a lotus-shaped kalasha and lion motifs stands to the right. On the wall, a banner shows a world map with green lights. This appears to be a homa or yagna during a Rudra abhishekam.2017-02-21May 02 20172017-05-02Night-time outdoor temple ritual under a covered pavilion strung with multicolour fairy lights. A large fire pit burns at centre right beside a decorated altar with flowers and a brass kalasha. At the centre-left, a seated figure in an orange robe with a golden throne, canopy and ceremonial staff is surrounded by devotees. Many people in white dhotis and bare-chested young men with white sacred threads, plus women in orange and red saris with garlands, gather in a dense crowd, some with hands folded. A tall deity murti stands in the back. Floor is hex-tiled with kolam patterns. The figure in orange with a throne and canopy is the presiding teacher; treat identity as uncertain.2017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21Photo 11710409