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Night-time ritual scene before a large blazing fire pit (homa/yagna) with a tall standing deity murti draped in marigold garlands and a tall dark figure behind it. A priest in a dark maroon robe and turban stands at left holding offerings, while at right a seated figure wearing floral garlands sits near a golden throne-like seat with a golden umbrella overhead. Decorated silver-toned platforms and brass lamps line the foreground, with a fan and hanging red and green festoons above. Visible people are few; the seated figure's appearance is not sufficient to confirm identity.

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October 29 20162016-10-29Night outdoor ritual before a large blazing fire pit (homa) on a raised stone platform. A standing white-robed deity murti with garlands and a crown stands behind the fire. On the right, a seated figure in a dark red garment, with a flower garland draped over his shoulders, sits on an ornate gold-and-silver throne, and a white-clad figure with bare arms holds a garland. On the left, a priest in a red-orange dhoti and turban stands at the fire, with brass oil lamps, a kalasha, and a tall ornamented ceremonial umbrella. Flower garlands and marigold offerings lie on the platform, and strands of mango leaves and orange cloth decorate the canopy above.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 10 20162016-10-10October 29 20162016-10-29October 10 20162016-10-10Night-time homa at an outdoor temple stage. A large fire burns in a pit in the centre, with silver-trimmed low tables and offerings in front. Two young men in orange-red dhotis and bare upper bodies stand at left, one holding a lit lamp or offering vessel. Behind the fire stands a richly decorated shrine with a seated deity murti. On the right, a tall white deity statue with multiple arms and marigold garlands stands with a raised hand, a red-garlanded figure lies prostrate before it, and a seated man in a white garland and dark clothing sits on a gold-trimmed seat. Hanging orange and green decorations and a sign reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham appear along the stage edge.2016-10-29Night ritual photograph in which a large fire blazes on a low stone fire pit in front of a white deity murti decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands and a white flower crown. A priest in a saffron-red dress stands at left with hands raised in offering beside brass lamps and bells. At right a man with a white and pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne with a gold canopy, his palms pressed together. A white fan stands near the throne and strings of green leaves and red-and-yellow cloth hang from the top right. A garland-decorated tray sits in the foreground. The scene suggests a homa or fire ritual during a festive evening.2016-10-29Night ritual photograph at a temple shrine with a fire pit blazing in front of white clay murtis of Ganesha and a goddess with a crown, shown with a raised hand in blessing gesture. Two young priests in saffron-orange dhotis stand at left; the one in the centre wears an orange turban and bare chest with a sacred thread, holding a plate of flowers and an offering up over the flames. A third man in white stands with folded hands behind them. A decorated golden shrine with garlands sits at right. Smoke rises from the fire, indicating a homa or yagna.2016-10-10October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29A night ritual fire ceremony in a dimly lit temple hall. A standing priest in orange-red dhoti and a wrapped orange turban holds a long red cloth over a brass tray while a tall roaring fire burns on the floor. Behind the fire are large white and gold decorated deity murti with flower garlands and an ornate gold shrine arch, and a small oil lamp stands near the flames. A brass pot sits at the lower left. Smoke rises through the frame.2016-10-10