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A large seated congregation in white clothes and red-and-orange shawls fills the foreground of a temple hall during a ritual. Many devotees sit on the floor and on chairs facing a decorated altar with a red and gold deity murti under an ornate canopy, flanked by brass oil lamps and tall brass standing lamps. Priests in white and saffron-coloured dhotis perform puja at the altar. Decorated kalasha pots, golden banners and a gilded ornamental throne stand at the back of the hall. A few cameras and a white draped backdrop complete the scene.

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A large seated congregation in white clothing and red-orange shoulder shawls fills the foreground of a tented ritual hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a golden throne-like seat at upper right, with another saffron-robed attendant standing beside it. At left, a priest in orange cloth tends a small flame in front of a red-draped altar holding deity murti, a kalasha and ornate brass lamps, consistent with a homa or puja. Long brass ritual staffs stand near the altar. Many devotees sit on mats with their backs to the camera, some with women's hair in braids and buns. A camera on a tripod is visible near the stage.2015-07-20July 17 20152015-07-17July 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 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 outdoor pavilion with white and gold draped canopy hosts a seated assembly of devotees dressed in white with orange-red shawls, many sitting on colourful striped mats. In the front centre, a raised platform holds a gilded throne-like seat and a shrine with a deity murti and gold ornaments. An orange-robed figure sits near the altar and another stands beside the throne. A camera on a tripod records the ceremony, and a shaved-headed devotee sits in the foreground.2015-07-20July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17 +1 copiesOctober 12 20152015-10-12July 17 20152015-07-17October 19 20152015-10-19