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Night outdoor ritual at an open-air pavilion decorated with hanging leaf and flower strands and red-orange lanterns. A large gilded throne with red cushions is set at center; seated on it is a figure in a red-and-gold turban wearing a flower garland, appearing to be a depiction or a seated figure, with a long-haired woman in orange sari standing beside the throne. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti kneels with his back to the camera before the throne, and a bare-chested man in white dhoti and orange cloth kneels and bows at the throne's base. Brass oil lamps with flames, a standing fan, marigold petals on striped mats and a brass vessel are in front. A crowd of devotees in white and orange sits and stands behind, with a bare-chested devotee holding a lamp at right.

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A night ritual in an open-sided pavilion hung with dried leaf garlands. On a golden throne with red cushions sits a figure in a red turban and red garments with a flower garland, appearing to be Swamiji (probable), raising a hand in blessing. Beside the throne stands a woman in an orange sari with a long garland. A bare-chested man in white dhoti kneels in front, bowing, while a priest in an orange cloth sits at a low mat with papers and offerings. A brass oil lamp burns nearby. Behind, a large crowd of devotees in white and orange stands watching, and a framed photograph is placed on an altar at right with marigold petals scattered around. A ceiling fan and smoke add to the setting.2016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10Evening outdoor ritual at a pandal under a corrugated roof with paper bunting and hanging lanterns. A seated figure on a gilded red-cushioned throne wears a red turban, a multi-coloured flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with hands in anjali; this is a portrait-like figure and the throne is occupied, so the identity is uncertain. Before the throne, a man in white dhoti kneels on a striped mat, and a bare-chested man in a red-and-orange cloth performs worship at a brass oil lamp and kalasha. A woman in an orange sari stands near the throne. A large crowd of devotees in white and red clothing sits and stands behind, with a standing fan and a brass trident-topped lamp stand in the foreground.2016-10-10March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05November 14 20102010-11-14December 07 20162016-12-07August 09 20152015-08-09A night-time ritual on an open-air stage with smoke rising from a fire offering. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne, wearing a red-and-gold turban, a multi-strand beaded necklace and a long garland, watches the proceedings with a large pedestal fan beside him. In front, a priest in white dhoti and shawl pours from a vessel near a decorated deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Many devotees, mostly bare-chested and wearing white cloth, sit in rows with hands folded or raised, and some photograph with phones. Brass lamps, kalasha pots and fruit offerings sit on red-draped tables. a person is seated on the throne in saffron-red attire with a crown-like turban and ceremonial beaded necklace, appearing to preside over a homa/puja.2016-12-07March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesA nighttime ritual gathering in an open outdoor pavilion strung with leaf garlands. On a gold-trimmed red throne at left, a framed portrait-like figure sits with a red turban and yellow-orange garland, holding up a hand; the figure is a depiction, not a physical person on the throne. A woman in an orange sari and a bare-chested man in white dhoti stand and kneel before a fire pit at lower right, where flames rise. A seated priest in orange cloth sits at left with oil lamps and a brass trident nearby. A large crowd of devotees in white and red-orange attire, some with garlands, stands behind the ceremony. Brass lamps, a kalasha, and a standing fan are visible. The scene reads as a homa or fire ritual.2016-10-10