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A photograph of a ritual inside a tented hall with a corrugated metal roof. Three deity murtis sit on a golden peetha under an ornate gold arch, draped in garlands and gold garments, one wearing a golden crown. In front, a priest in a saffron-orange shawl and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged before a yellow-tiled fire pit with a burning homa flame, with a microphone on a stand, a silver plate and silver vessels. To the right, two men in white dhotis and orange-red turbans with white garlands stand with hands clasped near the fire. Red and white drapery decorates the tent, and a camera tripod is visible at right.

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May 10 20142014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10A photograph in a covered hall with a white and red draped ceiling and metal roof. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and upper cloth, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, bends over a fire pit, its flames rising beside silver ritual vessels and a microphone stand. Behind him, two gilded deity murtis sit on a golden throne-like peetha with a golden arch, decorated with flower garlands, crowns and gold jewellery. A man on the right in a white dhoti and orange head cloth stands with palms pressed together in prayer, and another attendant in a white dhoti and orange turban stands at left. The scene suggests a homa or puja before deity murtis. Four people are visible in the main scene, plus a few seated figures at right.2014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10A temple-style ritual inside a tent-like pavilion with red and white draping and a gold arched backdrop. Two priests in white dhotis with gold borders and orange turbans stand at the center, one holding a brass tray with a lit flame toward the other, who is also holding a lamp. Behind them, two seated deity murtis are dressed in gold and garlanded with flower strands and necklaces, one holding a trident-like staff. A kneeling man in saffron-orange cloth with a rudraksha-style mala sits at left near a microphone, and yellow-painted brick and brass vessels sit in front, with a small fire burning on the bricks. Nearby, a few other people stand at the edges.2014-05-10Outdoor ceremony under a red and white draped tent with a golden arched throne-canopy. Seated on a gold and red throne are two figures in ornate crowns, garlands and jewelry; the central figure's face and gold crown are dazzling, with flowers draped across the front. A standing priest in white dhoti with orange-gold border and white flower garland raises his hand toward them. A second standing man in white dhoti and orange shawl with a large garland stands at the right, and a seated man in orange-brown robes with rudraksha mala, holding a microphone, sits at left near a brass lamp and offering vessels. Two men in the background watch. The scene is a puja or abhishekam before deity murtis.2014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10A ritual worship scene inside a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and red and white draped fabric. At the centre sits a deity murti with a tall golden crown, adorned with garlands and gold ornaments, on a gold-framed throne with a dark embroidered backdrop. In front, a small fire burns in a pit, and a priest in an orange-red shawl and orange turban stands at left holding a ritual vessel toward the fire. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange turbans stand beside the deity, one holding a garland-draped ceremonial item, and another standing at right with garlands. A seated elderly man in an orange shawl with folded hands watches at far left.2014-05-10A homa is performed in a covered hall before a gilded golden arch framing a deity murti seated on a gold throne draped with garlands and a gold-and-maroon cloth. In the foreground a priest in a rust-red dhoti and shawl bends over a yellow-tiled fire pit with a burning flame, holding a ladle over brass vessels. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand with palms pressed together in namaskar beside the altar. A standing man in dark clothes watches at left, and red and white drapes, a yellow-covered table, and scattered flower petals fill the room.2014-05-10