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A night-time ritual under a canopy heavily decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands. A standing man in orange robes with long dark hair and a mala necklace holds a lit lamp toward a seated group before a fire-side ritual area. Long-haired figure in orange robes sits in the foreground facing the ceremony. Several seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts sit on mats with brass vessels, fruit and food offerings, and lit oil lamps nearby. White stone murtis of Ganesha stand on pedestals at the sides, with kalasha pots arranged at left.

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A photograph of a temple-style ritual pavilion hung with marigold and orange flower garlands and a canopy of green leaves. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair seen from behind sits in a saffron-orange robe with a white jasmine garland. A standing man in an orange-saffron robe and gold necklaces holds a small lamp or incense vessel above a fire pit. Seated devotees in white dhotis and orange cloth sit around a low altar covered with marigold garlands, bowls of fruit and offerings. Smoke rises from the ritual fire, and a cameraman in white stands at the left. A deity murti is visible in the background. The scene resembles a homa or puja. The long-haired figure in saffron, seen from behind with a swept-back hairstyle and garlands, is a probable candidate for a person, visible in person.2009-01-12A night ritual under a canopy heavily decorated with orange and white marigold garlands and strings of flowers. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange shawl sits cross-legged with back to the camera, the most distinctive cue being the long dark hair and orange robe. A priest in an orange-saffron shawl stands at centre holding a lit lamp aarti, while a second priest in orange kneels beside a small flame. Several men in white dhotis and shirts sit on mats with folded hands in prayer. Before them stand brass vessels, banana and coconut offerings, fruit and sweets on plates, and decorated sculptured figures and garlands framing the scene.2009-01-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a night-time puja inside a marigold-decorated pavilion. In the foreground a long-haired figure in an orange robe sits cross-legged on a red-and-white cushioned seat, seen from behind and to the side, with an orange cloth draped over a chair beside him. Several men in orange and white robes sit on the floor before a long table of brass kalashas topped with mango leaves and coconuts, along with plates of fruit and sweets. Smoke rises through the hall; garlands of orange marigolds and white jasmine hang from the canopy and pillars, and a deity murti is visible in the background. Strings of lights glow overhead.2009-01-12A photograph of an evening ritual pavilion decorated with dense marigold and jasmine garlands hanging from the roof. A man in orange robes stands at the centre holding a microphone and speaking, with a flame burning near him. Seated devotees in white dress and a long-haired figure in orange sit on the ground with hands pressed together. Brass kalasha pots, fruit and food offerings are arranged on a cloth in front of them, and white Ganesha statues flank the pavilion. Smoke rises from a fire pit, and a priest in white performs the rite nearby.2009-01-12A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a canopy heavily decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. A long-haired figure with dark curly hair in a flowing orange robe sits cross-legged on a white-draped seat in the foreground, seen from behind, with a white flower garland draped nearby. Across the space, a man in an orange robe holds a flaming lamp aloft while a priest in white stands beside him. Rows of brass pots and banana-leaf-wrapped offerings sit on a white-clothed table, and devotees in white and orange sit on a red-and-patterned mat. Small oil lamps and white stone deity murtis line the canopy, with a kalasha-like vessel at left and marigold garlands on the floor.2009-01-12A photograph of a ritual ceremony under a canopy densely decorated with orange and white marigold garlands. A man in orange robes and a gold necklace stands at right, raising a lit lamp toward a tray of offerings. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in an orange robe sits cross-legged with back to the camera, facing the ritual. Several people in white garments sit on mats around a central altar bearing brass pots, plates of fruit and sweets, and a golden deity murti under a decorated arch. Smoke and warm lights fill the scene.2009-01-12A photograph of an evening ritual under a canopy densely decorated with orange and white marigold garlands and strings of lights. In the foreground, a long-haired figure with dark hair, seen from behind, wears an orange-red robe and sits cross-legged facing the ceremony. Ahead, a standing figure in an orange robe with a beaded necklace stands before an altar of flower-covered tables and brass bowls. Seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts sit on the floor with folded hands, while a cameraman in white stands at left. A plate of offerings and a brass lamp rest on the ritual table, with a Ganesha murti at right. A banner reads சக்தி பீடம, and a row of kalasha pots with mango leaves sits at left. Several more people in white and orange are visible, bringing the count to roughly a dozen or more.2009-01-12A night ritual in a marigold-decorated pandal hung with orange and white flower garlands. A standing man in saffron-orange robes, with rudraksha beads and a gold chain, raises a ritual object above a central fire pit and offering platter. Seated men and women in white dhotis and saris with folded hands face the fire; a woman in orange and a man in orange sit nearby. Brass pots of fruit and flower offerings and banana-leaf plates line the foreground. A white deity murti stands at the back right. In the left foreground, a figure with long dark hair in orange robes sits with back to the camera. The scene is a homa or puja with smoke rising, lit by warm lamps.2009-01-12A photograph of a ceremonial puja in a marigold-decorated pandal at night. A long-haired figure seen from behind, in orange robes, sits in the foreground on a white-draped seat. In the centre, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands holding a lit lamp, performing aarti before a fire and offering trays. Several seated devotees in white clothes sit on the floor with hands joined in prayer. Garlands of orange and yellow marigolds hang from the canopy, with statues of deities and small brass kalashas and offering plates along the sides.2009-01-12A night-time puja in a marigold-decorated pavilion hung with orange and white flower garlands and string lights. A man in an orange robe stands at centre holding a lit oil lamp aloft during aarti. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair sits cross-legged in a red-orange robe, seen from behind. Around a low platform of fruit, coconuts, sweets and offerings, devotees in white dhotis and white shirts sit with hands joined in prayer. Ganesha images in white stone flank the pavilion, and incense smoke rises in the air.2009-01-12A night-time ritual scene under a canopy of orange and yellow marigold garlands. A standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl holds a brass plate of burning camphor flame aloft in an aarti. Below, a seated man in white dhoti with an orange-red sash tends a fire pit ringed with marigold garlands and small oil lamps. Behind them, a seated figure in red sits with hands in anjali, and more devotees in white and red sit in the background. White stone deity murtis under garlanded arches stand around the space, and tiered trays of offerings with fruit, flowers, rice and kumkum fill the foreground. Smoke and lamp light hang in the air.2009-01-12A night yagna in a flower-decorated pavilion with orange and white marigold garlands hanging from the roof. A standing man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style neck garland, arms raised, officiates beside a fire pit lined with pink and orange flowers. Men in white dhotis with folded hands stand and a seated man in orange kneels in prayer at lower left. A tiered table holds brass plates of fruit and sweets, rows of kalasha pots topped with mango leaves and coconuts, and a framed photo with a garland. A carved stone deity murti stands at right and a lit oil lamp glows nearby.2009-01-12