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Night-time homa at an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof. A seated priest in a saffron-red dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, tends a flaming fire pit on a yellow-draped platform, pouring offerings from a bowl and a metal ladle. Behind the fire, a tall ornate deity murti wrapped in garlands stands on a red-draped stage, with three smaller decorated figures in garlands and gold ornaments on a red-draped table to the left. Plates of fruit, brass lamps and a kalasha surround the fire. A seated man in a red-orange robe sits on an orange armchair at right, and a small fan stands nearby. Smoke drifts through the scene.

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Night-time outdoor homa at a temple-like space under a corrugated roof. A priest in saffron-red robes with a gold-bordered shawl sits cross-legged on a raised platform, feeding a flaming fire pit with his hands. Smoke drifts upward. Behind the fire, a tall decorated structure draped in flower garlands and fabric stands, and a red cloth covers a table on the left where three decorated deity murti figures, wearing gold jewellery and garlands of white and red flowers, are displayed. Brass bowls, a bell, oil lamps and a tray of flowers and offerings sit on the floor. On the right, a second robed man sits on an orange armchair beside a standing fan, and two more robed attendants stand near the fire.2014-11-25Night outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal roof. A priest in rust-red and gold robes sits cross-legged before a fire pit with a brass dish and a bowl, feeding the flames with offerings, while smoke rises. Behind him a seated man in a red-and-orange shawl sits in an orange armchair. Along the left, several metal deity murtis wear heavy garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, and a red cloth covers the altar. A tall flower-decorated kalasha stands near the fire. Brass plates of fruit and flowers, a bell and a closed book lie on the floor. A banner and a fan are visible in the background.2014-11-25A night-time puja at an open-sided shed with a corrugated roof. Three garlanded metal deity murtis stand behind a red draped altar with flower garlands and gold necklaces, one wearing a crown. A priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on the floor, performing an aarti with a lit flame over a brass tray near a kalasha-like vessel and plates of offerings. Smoke rises through the air. Behind him, two seated people in saffron clothing sit near a standing fan. On the right, a figure in red and orange sits in an orange armchair. A coconut and small offerings sit on the floor in front, and a bright floodlight illuminates the scene.2014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25Night ritual photo under a corrugated roof. A shaven-headed priest in a rust-orange dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl sits cross-legged at a wooden puja platform, offering from a small vessel while smoke or incense rises around him. Left foreground, a row of decorated deity murtis wears red, yellow and purple flower garlands and gold-trimmed jewellery, with purple crowns. A red cloth covers the altar base. Brass lamps, a bell, a metal plate of fruit and flowers, and a bundle of cloth lie on the floor. Behind, a second seated figure in orange robes sits beside a garlanded decorated structure and a hanging ornamental banner.2014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25Night-time outdoor temple ritual under a open-sided tin-roofed shelter. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in an orange-brown dhoti sits cross-legged on a pink cloth, tending a small flame, with a golden yantra-shaped platform and offerings beside him. Behind him a red-draped altar holds several metal deity murtis of standing forms, decorated with heavy white and gold garlands and multicolour flower strings. To the right a seated figure in an orange robe sits in an orange armchair, with a small deity murti under a gilded arch with a lion-like mount behind. Lit sacred lamp, puja offerings and a folded white cloth lie on the ground.2014-11-25A night-time ritual at an open-sided pavilion. A standing priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl holds a ritual implement near a row of decorated deity murtis draped in marigold and multicolour garlands on a red-cloth altar at left. A kneeling attendant in white dhoti with gold border tends a fire pit with a lit flame, surrounded by brass plates of offerings and flowers. Smoke rises beside a tall decorated deity murti at right. A seated person in an orange chair and orange-brown clothing watches the puja. Oil lamps and garlands fill the scene.2014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25Night-time ritual in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof. On the left, several deity murtis are dressed with flower garlands in red, yellow and purple and gold ornaments, set on a red cloth-draped platform. A devotee in saffron-orange dhoti kneels bare-chested before a gold-edged yantra or peetha, lighting a lamp or aarti flame with one hand, with brass lamps and a small plate of flowers nearby. On the right a seated figure in saffron robes sits in an orange armchair, facing the altar. An ornate gold-framed deity image adorned with garlands stands on the right. Peach cloth covers the floor, with wrapped white bundles and a purple mat in front.2014-11-25