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Night-time ritual inside an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof. In the foreground a square yellow-edged fire pit holds a bright flame, scattered with marigold petals. Behind it, a priest in white dhoti and a purple head wrap holds a lit oil lamp before a white-clad deity murti seated on a maroon-draped throne. To the left, another priest in a saffron-and-white cloth bends over an offering table with fruit, lamps and flower garlands. On the right, a seated man in a dark red robe and dark cap with hands folded in prayer sits on an ornate gold throne under a multicoloured canopy, wearing red and white garlands. A standing man in white clothes watches from the background, beside a fan. a person: the seated man in dark red robe and garlands, on a gilded throne under a canopy, is a plausible match by these cues, though his face is not clearly visible.

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February 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesNight-time fire ritual under a covered pavilion. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and a purple head wrap sits at left, pouring offerings into a large blazing homa fire set in a tiered stone fire pit with marigold petals. Beside it, a large deity murti is adorned with white garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace, seated on a red-draped golden throne under a multicoloured canopy. On the right, a robed seated figure in red and orange with flower garlands sits on an ornate gold throne under a red and multicoloured umbrella, hands pressed together in a namaskar gesture. Behind, two or three people in white stand quietly. At left, a decorated offering altar holds fruit, flowers and kalasha-style vessels.2016-02-22 +2 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +2 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesNight ritual outdoors under a open-sided shelter with a fire pit in the foreground, its flames rising from a tiered gold-edged square altar strewn with marigold petals. On the right, a seated man in a dark maroon robe with folded hands sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a colourful canopy, wearing a red-and-white flower garland. Centre, a deity murti is decorated with white silk and garlands and stands on a maroon-draped pedestal under a gold-and-multicolour canopy. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands with hands folded beside the shrine, and on the left a bare-chested man in a white dhoti holds a large flower-decorated tray with a lit flame. Brass plates and offerings of fruit and flowers sit on a blue-and-pink decorated table behind them, and a fan-holding attendant stands near the back.2016-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor ritual under a canopy at a temple-style shrine. At left, a priest with bare upper body, white dhoti and a purple head cloth stands at a tiered, flower-decked altar, holding a ritual implement over it. In the centre, a gilded arch frames a deity murti with a crown-like headdress and a red cloth backdrop, while long white garlands hang over it. Front centre, a fire blazes in a raised golden fire pit with a brass vessel beside it, indicating a homa or puja. At right, a seated person in a red-and-maroon garment with red garlands and a dark cap sits in a gold-trimmed chair under a multicoloured umbrella, hands pressed together in prayer. Brass pots and flower petals lie on the ground.2016-02-22 +1 copiesNight-time ritual photo at an open-sided temple pavilion. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and a purple turban sits before a fire pit (homa) with a bright flame and brass vessels with offerings. Centre, a deity murti stands in an ornate gilded shrine arch beneath a multicoloured canopy, draped with white garlands. Right, a figure in a gold-and-red throne (peetha) under a red, green and yellow umbrella, hands folded in namaskar, wearing a dark cap, red shawl and layered flower garlands. Standing attendants in white clothes and a large ceremonial fan stand behind. Floral decorations and kalasha-style offerings surround the platform.2016-02-22 +2 copiesNight-time homa at an open-sided temple pavilion. A fire blazes in a raised square fire pit decorated with marigold petals, with brass vessels and offerings in front. At left, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and purple turban sits cross-legged before the fire. Behind the fire, a large ornate shrine holds a deity murti draped with white garlands and a red cloth. At right, a seated figure in a red garment, with long dark hair, rudraksha-style beads and floral wrists, sits on an ornate gilded throne under a multicoloured umbrella, hands joined in prayer. Several white-clad attendants stand in the background beside a large cymbal, and a tall decorated kalasha-style shrine stands at far left.2016-02-22 +1 copiesNight-time ritual photograph at an open-sided pavilion. A large fire pit with bright flames sits in front, surrounded by brass bowls, flower petals and a silver vessel. A priest in a white dhoti and purple turban sits on the left, bare-chested and holding a ritual item near the fire. In the centre, a deity murti stands on a golden throne with an arched backdrop, draped with white garlands and a red cloth behind it. On the right, a person in a red and orange garment with a red-and-green floral garland sits on a gilded chair under a colourful umbrella, hands joined in prayer. Standing figures in white clothes are behind, and a decorated pyramid-shaped offering tower of flowers and fruit stands on the left.2016-02-22 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor ritual before a golden-framed shrine holding a deity murti decorated with white garlands and a red cloth backdrop. In the foreground a priest in white dhoti and bare chest, with a pink-tied head covering, tends a large fire pit with an open flame. A seated figure in a golden ornate chair under a multicoloured canopy wears a deep red-brown robe, a dark head covering and a red-and-white garland, with hands pressed together in prayer. Nearby stand a decorated kalasha-like pillar with flower garlands, silver vessels, offerings of fruit and flowers, and a fan. Several people are faintly visible in the background.2016-02-22 +1 copies