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Elevated view of an outdoor courtyard with many people gathered among rows of red-rimmed wooden trays holding small heaps of offerings, possibly sticks or grains, set on mats and tiled ground. Men in white dhotis and shirts, women in saris and salwars, and several children move between the trays, some standing in line and others crouched or bowing. Red plastic chairs line the left wall beneath a coconut palm, a white sculpted deity figure with flower garlands stands at the right edge, and a few flags hang overhead. The scene suggests a communal ritual, though no a person figure is clearly identifiable.

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Overhead view of an outdoor ritual yard shaded by palm fronds, with a row of red-rimmed square fire pits or homa trays on a white-tiled ground. Many people stand and move among them: men in white dhotis and shirts, several bare-chested men in white dhotis, and saffron-clad men in orange robes, plus women in saris and a girl in pink. Small bundles of sticks are set in the trays, and a red-and-yellow decorated umbrella stands at left beside red plastic chairs. Paper banners and green leaf garlands hang on the blue-white wall behind.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Outdoor ritual scene on a concrete floor under palm trees: several red-framed square fire pits (homa kundas) lined with woven mats, each holding bundles of dry sticks and small offerings. A man in white dhoti and white shirt with a dark shawl stands at right beside a white stone sculpture, while a line of people in white and light clothing stands in the background near banners and orange flags. The arrangement suggests a homa/yagna preparation. a person's presence is not visibly confirmed in this image.2009-01-12Outdoor photograph of a homa or yagna ritual with many devotees seated on the ground in rows before red trays of sacred wood and ash. Participants wear white dhotis and shirts, saffron and orange clothing, and colourful sarees, including a woman in a dark blue top and light blue skirt at front right. Behind them stand white statues adorned with marigold garlands and green leaves, and a decorated canopy with coloured bunting covers the scene. A red mat lies at the front right. Near the statues, a figure in orange clothing stands, but no a person candidate is clearly identifiable.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Outdoor ritual hall under a large red and orange patterned canopy with colourful pennant flags, decorated with marigold garlands and banana leaves. Many seated participants, mostly in white dhotis and white saris, sit on the ground before rows of red plastic trays filled with sand, flowers and offerings. Behind them stand white painted statues of deities and figures garlanded with flowers. Several people in orange and saffron garments are seated near the statues and in the middle distance, with a person in orange near the centre. Devotees perform a group puja or yagna-style ritual. No individual can be identified as a person from this view; the scene reads as a large ceremonial puja with many participants.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A photograph of a large outdoor homa ritual under a colourful patterned canopy with striped fringe. Dozens of seated participants sit on the ground before red rectangular trays filled with sand and wooden sticks, the fire-offering setup. Many wear white dhotis and shirts, others saffron or orange robes, and women wear sarees in red, blue, pink and yellow. Several figures in orange and white sit near the front. White painted deity murtis stand on pillars wrapped with marigold garlands, and green leaves and flower strings decorate the structure. Plastic chairs and a few standing people sit at the back beside a wall of framed posters.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A photo of a large outdoor ritual gathering under a colourful red, orange and yellow canopy with circular patterns. Many devotees sit on the ground in rows behind red trays holding offerings. Men wear white dhotis and shirts, women wear saris in mixed colours, and a few children are present. White painted statues of deity figures with garlands of orange and red flowers line the left side, and a shrine area is decorated with marigold garlands. Tamil signboards and banners appear in the background. The scene resembles a satsang or puja held at a temple-like open space.2009-01-12