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A photograph taken under a corrugated metal roof of an open-air ritual shelter. In the foreground, a tiered pyramid of brass-and-wire-wrapped clay kalasha pots, each topped with green mango-leaf and coconut-like finials, is arranged on the ground with flowers. Behind them, several people in white dhotis and white clothing stand and move about, some with saffron-coloured cloth. A tall painted cylindrical pillar wrapped in red, yellow and green patterned fabric stands at centre. At right, a carved wooden peetha or throne-like seat with a lion figure and a framed picture sits draped with a striped cloth, beside a brass oil lamp stand. Hills and trees are visible through the open sides.

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Outdoor photo under a corrugated metal tin roof and bamboo supports at a temple-style ritual setup. In the foreground, a large pyramid of identical white wire-mesh pots, each topped with green mango leaves and a coconut-like cap with gold rims, is arranged on red earth, these are kalasha-style poornakumbha vessels. Behind them, a few people in white clothes and orange saffron garments stand near a table draped with a striped red, green and blue cloth. Garlands of orange and yellow flowers hang on the left. On the right, a carved wooden altar holds a brass lamp stand, a small brass deity murti and a decorative lion figure, with a framed portrait of a saint in saffron above. A striped painted pillar stands at the back, and hills and grazing cattle appear beyond the shelter.2008-11-11A photograph inside a open-sided temple-style pavilion with a corrugated metal roof. In the foreground at left stands a tall polished brass oil lamp with tiered dished bowls. At right, a carved wooden lion sculpture rests on an ornately carved wooden pedestal. On the floor in the centre, rows of yellow and orange flower petals are arranged in lines before a number of white cage-wrapped pots topped with green leaves and corn-like sprigs, arranged as a kalasha-type offering display. Along the back, several people in white dhotis and orange and saffron shawls stand facing the ritual area, with a few others standing nearby. Hanging colourful striped fabric banners decorate the posts overhead, and a yellow banner with printed text is visible at upper left.2008-11-11Outdoor ritual under a corrugated tin roof propped on bamboo poles, with a hillside behind. A man in white clothes and an orange cloth sits cross-legged on the left at a low seat, with several people in white seated along the left side. On the right, a carved wooden peetha/throne-like altar holds a framed portrait garlanded with orange and white flowers, flanked by yellow marigold garlands. In front, rows of brass kalasha pots, each with mango leaves and yellow flowers, are arranged on a multicoloured cloth, and a tall brass lamp stand stands at the far right. A striped green cloth covers a table on the left foreground.2008-11-11Outdoor ritual setting under a corrugated tin shelter supported by bamboo and metal poles, with a rocky hill behind. In the left foreground a man in white dhoti and orange shawl sits at a low platform. Beside him stands a figure in orange robes and another in white, while a few seated onlookers in white appear at the far left. Rows of brass pots with water and neem-like leaves and yellow flowers, typical kalasha pots, are arranged on a raised tiered platform in front. A tall painted pillar in red, yellow and blue stands in the center. At right, a carved wooden palanquin or peetha with a framed portrait garlanded in marigolds and red flowers sits on a striped cloth, flanked by stone lion figures. A large banner portrait of a smiling man with a white-marked forehead is displayed behind the platform.2008-11-11A photograph of an outdoor ritual pavilion with a white tent canopy and bamboo poles. In the foreground, rows of brass kalasha pots with mango-leaf tops and marigold garlands are arranged on the ground, with bananas and fruit nearby. At right stands a carved wooden peetha holding framed portraits and a pair of seated deity murtis dressed in red and green silks with garlands, beside a decorated throne-like seat. Behind the offerings, a standing figure in white clothing faces the altar, and a group of people in white and cream garments, including saris, stands in a crowd at left. Green and sunflower-patterned cloths hang behind the altar, with striped mats spread on the ground.2008-11-11Outdoor open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof supported by bamboo poles, set on grass with rocky hillside behind. Several people in white dhotis and white saris stand and sit on the ground, one woman in an orange sari sits on a chair at left. At right, a large dark draped backdrop displays a painted portrait of a man with a cream-coloured turban and a staff, seated before trees. Beneath it is a low altar table with flower garlands, brass lamps, a kalasha-style arrangement, and offerings of fruit and sweets on banana leaves and plates on the ground. Colourful striped cloth hangings hang from the poles near the centre.2008-11-11A photograph of an open-sided, corrugated-roof ritual pavilion set on grass. A large black backdrop displays a sepia portrait of a figure in a pale turban and a plain white garment, holding a staff, against a tree-branch motif, with a framed deity picture and a shrine of brass and floral offerings to the right. In front stand several people in white dhotis and veshtis, a woman in an orange sari seated on a chair, and a woman in a cream sari. Brick fire pits with banana-leaf offerings, plates of fruit and brass lamps sit on mats in the foreground, with striped cloth and coloured hanging banners on poles. Shows a homa-style ritual setup at an outdoor site.2008-11-11Outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal canopy with tall poles. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland sits on a blue cloth before a microphone, with a wooden stand and a tall wooden pole nearby. Around the altar, rows of brass kalashas wrapped in white mesh and wrapped with green leaves and yellow and pink flowers, topped with coconuts, are arranged on the red-earth ground, with flower strings laid out in lines. Behind them, a group of people in white and saffron clothing stand watching, including women in white saris and a woman in a lavender sari, with a golden vehicle visible in the background. Carved orange wooden palanquin-style structures frame the foreground.2008-11-11Outdoor temple-style ceremony under a corrugated metal roof held up by bamboo poles. In the foreground, rows of silver-coloured brass kalasha pots, many topped with yellow and green flowers and green coconuts, are arranged on the ground. A man in white with an orange shawl sits at left beside trays of marigold garlands, and a woman in an orange robe stands near the centre. Behind them a large framed portrait shows an elderly man with white hair and a white beard against a red background. At right, a carved wooden palanquin-style peetha with lion carvings is draped in red, orange and white flower garlands and sits on a striped cloth. A colourful painted pillar and a hillside with rocks and scrub are visible in the background.2008-11-11December 25 20062006-12-25A photograph of an outdoor ceremony under a corrugated metal shelter decorated with hanging colourful cloth banners. In the foreground, a large brass lamp stand sits at left and a carved wooden lion sculpture with ornate wooden pedestal at right. At centre, a person in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp or aarti flame before a row of decorated kalasha pots wrapped in netting and flowers, with marigold and other flower petals scattered on a raised platform. Beside them a man in white clothing stands with hands folded in prayer. Behind, many seated devotees in orange and white clothes fill the hall, and a backdrop banner with a Tamil-language sign is visible at top centre. Several people stand near the edges.2008-11-11Outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal roof with white-painted support poles and colourful painted pillars. Rows of people sit on woven mats and brick platforms, mostly in white clothes, with orange shawls on several men and women. Brass bowls, plates of offerings and flowers sit before them. A standing figure at right wears a saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and holds a staff or stick. At centre, a deity murti and altar are garlanded with red flowers, backed by a wooden shrine, with a rocky hillside behind. Consistent with a homa or puja setting.2008-11-11