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A photograph of a ritual at an open-sided tent altar. A man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange-saffron cloth wrap, sits on a red cushioned seat and pours from a small vessel toward a decorated altar. Behind him stand two gold-coloured deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, with a gold canopy above. Before the altar are rows of small leaf-wrapped offerings, a silver bowl, silver lamp stands, a sugarcane stalk and marigold garlands on the floor. Banana bunches and coconuts hang at the left, and a cream drape with red and white fringe frames the scene.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, bare-shouldered and wearing a gold chain and beaded garland, performs a ritual at a decorated pavilion with a red-and-white draped canopy. Behind him stand two gilded deity murtis garlanded with yellow, orange and white flower strands, and banana bunches hang from a pole at left. In front, rows of offerings, flowers, a metal bowl and brass lamps sit on a red-and-orange flower-strewn platform, with a sugarcane stalk standing upright. The scene suggests a yajna-style ritual, though the flames are not visible. Overall the frame is a photo of a homa-related puja setting. a person appearance is uncertain given the rear-angle view and the seated, ritual posture.2006-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on a red-and-gold cushioned seat at an outdoor ritual pavilion, with long dark hair swept back and a garland around his shoulders. He holds a small ritual implement toward a tiered arrangement of offerings. Before him stands a silver vessel, and oil lamps burn on silver stands, with orange marigold garlands along the platform. Behind him, two ornately garlanded deity murti stand under a canopy of white and red fabric with fringe, banana stalks and tender coconut hanging at left, and a tall grass stalk near the offerings.2006-07-17A seated figure in an orange saffron garment with long, swept-back dark hair and a gold-toned necklace performs a ritual at a decorated altar. Hands are joined before the chest and a microphone stands nearby. Behind the altar are garlanded deity murtis, one with a gold crown and red-and-green garlands, the adjacent figure in blue. Silver vessels, banana bunches, marigold garlands, flowers and kalasha-like items fill the stage under a draped white and red canopy. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated and performing the yagna.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A seated priest in orange-saffron robes performs a fire ritual at a homa pit before a decorated shrine tent. The officiant, with long dark hair and gold bangles, holds a ceremonial implement over a bowl and the sacrificial area. Behind them, a golden deity murti pair is garlanded with bright red, green and white flower garlands, and a golden throne sits beside the altar. Brass lamps with lit wicks, silver vessels, flower petals and green plantain leaves frame the homa area. Red-and-white fringed draping and banana bunches hang overhead. A second seated attendant is partly visible at left, and a framed portrait sits at the far right edge.2006-07-17A photograph of an outdoor yajna pavilion with a long fire-offering altar at its front. A man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, gold necklace and gold bangles, seated and reaching toward a stalk of sugarcane and the altar. Behind the altar stand two gold-metal deity murti adorned with yellow, red and green flower garlands, and a bank of bananas hangs at the left. Brass pots, lamps, green leaves and marigold and white flower offerings are arranged on the altar; a second seated person in white clothing appears at the far left edge. The setting is a cloth-canopied homa tent with red and white fringed valances.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual (homa) at an open-air shrine draped in cream and red cloth. A man with long dark hair and a bare upper body, wearing an orange-saffron cloth, sits on a red-and-gold seat and reaches toward a bundle of tall green grass stalks beside a silver vessel. Before him are a silver bowl of flower petals, brass lamps with flames, banana bunches and mango leaves, and heaps of flowers. Behind him are two garlanded deity murtis in a decorated niche, with a garlanded elephant-like figure and a golden shrine canopy. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, matching the event's officiant. The scene is consistent with the Sapta Yaagam ritual.2006-07-17A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a gold necklace and a gold bracelet, and holds a small ritual object over a fire-offering platform. He sits on a cushioned seat in front of a homa setup covered with flower-garlanded earthen kalashas, fresh flowers, banana leaves and pots. Behind him, garlanded deity murtis of metal and wood stand on a decorated stage beneath a cloth canopy, with a framed portrait on the right. A tiered arrangement of pink and white flowers and a lamp appear in the foreground. a person: the long swept hair, saffron robe and gold ornaments are the visible cues for the presiding figure leading the fire offering.2006-07-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a fire ritual under a decorated temporary pavilion. A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe and gold necklace sits on a low platform, reaching toward a brass bowl and holding a long orange stick over a row of offering vessels and small lamps. A second, partly visible person in dark clothing sits behind him. Behind the altar, deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers are displayed, and banana bunches and palm leaves hang above. Marigold garlands edge the altar platform.2006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual at an outdoor temple-style setting. A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe sits on a cloth seat, holding a wooden ladle or stick over a clay altar. Behind him, a second man in white stands partly visible. Two decorated deity murtis with multicoloured flower garlands, including a metal face murti, sit on a raised platform under draped cream fabric. Rows of small clay lamps or offering pots filled with flowers and leaves are arranged on the right. Orange and pink flowers line the altar base, with oil lamps and a silver-rimmed bowl nearby. A portrait of a smiling man in a yellow head wrap is shown on the right wall. Banana bunches and coconuts hang from the upper left. Abhishekam-style offering or homa-type fire ritual.2006-07-17