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Outdoor ritual scene in front of a red brick wall and tiered stone platform lined with rows of black stone deity statues, many garlanded with white flowers and some in colored cloth. A central elaborate canopy of marigold and multicolored flower garlands frames a seated deity murti. In the foreground a long-haired man in orange-red robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a low wooden seat, beside another saffron-robed sannyasi who holds a ritual object. A few people in white and orange sit on the ground at the lower left, and a silver ceremonial stand with brass vessels and a kalasha appears at the right. Some seated devotees sit among the statues. The setting suggests an abhishekam or puja. The visible man in the centre has long hair, a rudraksha mala and orange robes, consistent with a person presence, but the face and details are not clearly confirmed.

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December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12Outdoor ritual scene in front of a tiered stone structure lined with rows of black and dark-stone deity murtis, many garlanded with white and orange flowers. A canopy of marigold and multicolored flower strands, with a tall floral garland framing a central figure, stands above the tiers. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange and white dhotis kneel and sit before a wooden stand, with a fire pit and smoke rising. Silver ritual vessels, a silver canopy or umbrella stand and small offering pots are arranged on a flower-decorated platform. The setting suggests a homa or aushadha preparation.2017-12-12A photograph of a tiered granite stage lined with rows of seated black stone deity murtis, each draped in flower garlands in red, orange and white. A tall flower-garlanded canopy with marigold and multicoloured garlands stands at the centre above a central deity figure. On the platform below, three people in orange and red clothing and one in white dhoti attend a ritual arrangement with brass vessels, a wooden stand and offerings, with a silver canopy at right. Smoke rises in the background.2017-12-12Outdoor photograph of a fire ritual (homa) at a tiered wall of rows of seated stone figures, each garlanded with white and orange flower strands. A large central canopy of marigold and multicoloured floral garlands frames a decorated deity murti with a bull-like figure in front. In the foreground, two men in saffron/orange cloth and a man in white dhoti tend a small fire pit with a flame, while a shiva-linga style object sits at the base. Silver ritual vessels and a silver palanquin-like stand stand at right, and a few seated devotees appear at the bottom edge. Several figures are partially visible at the lower left.2017-12-12Outdoor ritual scene in front of a long tiered wall lined with rows of dark stone murti statues draped in white, orange and red garlands. At the centre, a large shrine canopy strung with marigold and flower garlands frames deity murti. A seated man in orange-red robes tends a small fire pit with lit flame. A standing priest in white dhoti on the left, and silver ritual vessels and a silver palanquin-style canopy on the right. Several onlookers are seen at the bottom edge with a camera.2017-12-12Outdoor ritual scene in front of a long tiered stone wall of black stone figures, many seated with garlands of white and orange flowers, arranged in rows against a red brick wall. At the centre, a tall arched canopy of multicoloured flower garlands frames a large winged deity murti with a dark face and raised arms. A man in saffron robes sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat at the lower centre, apparently conducting the rite, with a sacred vessel before him. Another man in orange cloth stands at right beside a silver ceremonial stand, and a figure in a white dhoti sits at lower left. Silver kalasha pots and oil lamps are arranged on the ground in the foreground. The a person identity is not established from appearance, so no candidate is marked.2017-12-12Outdoor photograph of a large ritual arrangement against a red brick wall. Tiered grey stone steps are lined with rows of black stone figures, many wearing white, orange and red cloths and white flower garlands. A tall flower-garlanded canopy in multicoloured fabric frames a central deity murti with a dark face, crown and garlands, flanked by two figures in pink and blue. In the foreground, a seated figure in a ceremonial headdress and orange-red robes sits on a wooden chair holding ritual items, while a standing priest in orange cloth assists beside a silver ritual stand with brass vessels and a lamp. Several more people in orange and white dhotis are at the lower edge.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12