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Outdoor ritual scene with a sacred fire burning on a raised platform before a decorated deity backdrop of several goddess murtis garlanded with flowers. A seated figure in white and a standing person in a white dhoti stand near the fire, while a central murti sits on a flower-draped pedestal. Shaved-headed children and young people in saffron and orange robes and red-and-gold sannyasi wraps sit on mats in front, facing the fire. Bunting hangs overhead and a canopy stands in the background. Several people in saffron and red attire sit to the right of the platform.

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An outdoor homa or yagna ceremony at dusk before a decorated shrine with a large deity murti of goddess forms garlanded in flowers, behind a fire pit with a burning flame on an orange altar. A seated woman in orange and red clothing sits on an elevated orange platform near a bare-chested priest in white dhoti standing to the left. Rows of young boys with shaved heads wear orange and red robes with gold borders, sitting on a mat with kumkum and rudraksha malas. A woman with hair tied back and a white garment with rudraksha mala sits in the front row, and women in red and gold saris sit on the right. A canopy and a second small shrine stand in the background. Only the seated woman on the platform and the people in the foreground are clearly a candidate, but no appearance cues for a person are sufficient, so no a person is identified.2014-10-03Outdoor ritual on a raised paved platform under a shade canopy, with a decorated deity murti of the goddess draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands at the centre and a large framed goddess image with garlands behind it. A man in saffron and maroon robes sits cross-legged before the altar, and a woman in white with a red shawl sits beside him. Around them, about twenty-five children and young boys in saffron and orange cloth sit on the ground, facing the altar, with several women in orange and white attending at the right. Brass vessels, flower offerings and a small shrine with a painted deity panel stand nearby, with striped cloth and palm plants framing the scene.2014-10-02October 03 20142014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03Outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal canopy in front of a decorated deity murti shrine with garlands and a tall ornate backdrop. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a raised platform before a gold-colored stand holding offerings and a brass vessel, while another person in white stands nearby with hands folded. A framed portrait sits on an orange armchair beside the platform. Seated rows of women and girls in orange saris with red borders face the platform, and a bare-headed sannyasi in orange sits at left. Plants, a red wall and a loudspeaker are visible in the background. Whether the saffron-robed central figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the role is given as a seated sannyasi.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02Outdoor ashram scene under a open-sided pavilion with a red-and-white frame. A large deity murti decorated with garlands and marigold strings stands on a red-draped altar, with a tall ornate ceremonial structure beside it. In front, a woman in a maroon-red sari sits on a low orange cushioned chair on a raised white platform, while another woman in maroon sits to the left near a brass plate of offerings and bananas. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands on the right playing a drum, and several people in orange and red-maroon robes sit on the ground in rows. Many young children in orange and maroon clothing sit cross-legged on the ground facing the altar, with a vessel of offerings and oil lamps nearby.2014-10-02A large outdoor puja under a open canopy in front of a decorated altar with a raised stone platform. Behind the altar stands a large deity murti garlanded with marigold and flower garlands, with pink and red drapery around it. Rows of children and young people in orange and saffron clothes sit cross-legged on mats on the paved ground, facing the altar. On the platform, a man in red-brown robes bends over offerings and brass vessels, while a figure in red stands near a raised seat draped with a red cloth. Banana plants, a kalasha-style pot and trays of fruit and flowers surround the ritual area. Several adults in white and orange robes stand at the side near a chair. Strong afternoon light and trees fill the background.2014-10-02Outdoor ritual gathering on a paved courtyard under a canopy with bunting. Many devotees in orange and saffron robes sit cross-legged on the ground facing a raised platform; several are seen from behind, some with hair in buns or braids, garlands of orange flowers, and one woman in white. On the platform, two saffron-robed men sit at a low table with fruit and offerings, while another figure in white stands at left near a cart. Behind them stands a large elaborate deity murti in a decorated alcove with flower garlands and a golden shrine. A striped cloth covers the platform, and a video camera on a tripod records the scene at right.2014-10-02A photograph of an outdoor puja at dusk on a raised open-air platform. Seated in front of a fire pit with a flame and an orange-draped stone altar are many shaved-headed children and young people wearing orange, red and gold-bordered robes, with several long-haired women in orange and pink saris among them. Behind the altar, a large decorated deity murti with garlands and a white-and-gold arch stands on a red-draped stage. Standing figures in orange and white clothing stand at the platform's edge, and a tall figure in white with a red headpiece is visible in the background. Strings of small flags and a fan-like decoration hang above.2014-10-03Outdoor ritual gathering at an ashram with a large white deity murti of a goddess draped in garlands, flanked by smaller figures, set on a raised red-and-white platform. In front, a seated priest in orange-brown robes performs puja beside a golden yantra-style basin with brass offering plates. Seated in rows on paving are about twenty women and girls in orange and maroon clothing, some with hair tied back and flowers, listening or chanting. A standing man in white dhoti with gold border holds hands in namaskar at left, next to an empty orange armchair with a framed portrait on a stand. Strings of marigold garlands and paper decorations hang overhead under a metal canopy.2014-10-02