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Outdoor temple-courtyard ritual under a open-sided pavilion with palm trees behind. In the centre a golden square fire pit (kunda) burns with a bright flame, with a green leaf and a red-wrapped kalasha pot decorated with flowers placed before it. On the right a young man with a tall hair bun, bare upper body, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and an orange cloth wrap performs the fire ritual, holding a ladle. Behind him, a large crowd of seated people in saffron-orange robes and white dhotis sits on mats facing the fire, and a cameraman with a tripod films the scene. On the left a golden throne-like seat with a red cushion stands beside a deity murti and a large golden tiered canopy. A portable air cooler stands at the lower left.

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Outdoor Hindu ritual at a temple grounds lined with palm trees. A seated figure on a carved wooden throne with red cushions wears orange robes and a long-haired, swept-back style. Near a fire pit covered with a black slab, a standing priest in orange dhoti and orange garment holds a flaming lamp on a plate and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. Several people in orange kneel and sit with hands folded in prayer on orange cloths. A black Nandi bull statue with a garland sits near a white pedestal and a tall ceremonial pillar. Devotees watch from behind, and a small golden pyramid-shaped object rests on a wooden table with brass offerings and oil lamps. a person appears to be the seated figure on the throne, based on long swept hair, orange robes and a ceremonial setting.2008-10-09October 09 20082008-10-09Outdoor ritual scene with a large crowd seated on mats in front of a white stepped platform holding a black stone deity murti garlanded with flowers, palm trees behind. In the foreground a square fire pit with smoke rises beside offerings, brass plates, lamps and a kalasha on a wooden stand. On the left a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate carved red-cushioned throne, while several women in orange saris sit in prayer posture with hands folded. A standing man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant stands at right, holding a vessel, apparently officiating. Many onlookers in white and orange clothing sit behind, with an elderly man in white at left edge.2008-10-09Outdoor Hindu ritual on a raised platform with red and white striped edging, palm trees behind. A man in saffron robes and a long orange shawl, with a beaded necklace, stands at right holding a burning lamp or torch aloft. A seated figure at left in saffron wrap sits on a carved wooden throne-like chair with red cushion. Women and young people in orange and white sit cross-legged around a square fire pit with a black slab, brass lamps and offering vessels, while a large crowd of seated devotees in white and orange fills the background. Behind the platform stands a tall dark stone or copper-toned pillar with a white base, garlanded with flowers, and smoke rises from the scene.2008-10-09Outdoor photograph of a homa or yagna ceremony on a raised red-and-white striped platform under palm trees. Several orange-robed priests and practitioners sit cross-legged on orange cloths around a white square fire pit with a dark central hearth. A tall ornate pillar stands behind a white plinth topped with a seated stone statue draped in a garland. Rows of seated people in white and yellow clothing sit on the sandy ground in front of the platform. A seated figure on the right wears an orange cloth beside a floral garland and an orange cushion, and a brass lamp stands near the fire pit.2008-10-08August 31 20172017-08-31October 09 20082008-10-09Outdoor ritual gathering under a red-framed open pavilion with palm fronds and garden greenery behind. A seated man in an orange-and-gold robe, wearing a garland and beaded necklaces, sits on an orange throne-like chair at right, looking over the assembly; the page identifies him as a person, with his throne, ornate orange-gold dress and beaded necklaces as the qualifying cues. Several people in orange and saffron robes sit on a raised platform, and a standing devotee in white with a shawl stands near a fire pit. In the foreground a cement altar holds a brass kalasha, brass lamps with flames, watermelon slices, bananas, flower garlands, and marigold and kumkum designs on the floor. Many seated people in orange robes fill the middle ground, and a white-clad priest tends the homa area.2014-10-02October 09 20082008-10-09An outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal shelter with red posts and palm and banana leaves. A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes and orange garlands sits cross-legged at a square black fire pit edged with flower petals, hands joined in a ritual gesture. Before him are brass kalasha pots topped with yellow-orange mango leaves and coconut, plus silver bowls. A woman in orange and gold robes stands at left holding a ceremonial item, and rows of seated devotees in white and colourful saris and shirts watch, with children among them. Orange-painted buildings and palm trees fill the background.2011-07-15September 21 20162016-09-21October 08 20082008-10-08