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Outdoor ritual scene seated on woven mats under a banana-leaf canopy. A shaven-headed man in saffron-orange robes, a gold-beaded mala and a gold necklace sits cross-legged at centre, holding a silver bowl and making a gesture with his right hand. Three young men in white dhotis with yellow shawls surround him: one at left holds a brass tray with oil lamp, a small vessel and offerings; one behind holds a rudraksha mala and touches his nose; one at right holds a brass plate. A red-and-white striped platform, marigold garlands and offerings sit in the background, with a white kolam design drawn on the ground.

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Outdoor homa ceremony on a mat-covered sandy floor under palm trees. A shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe, a gold-beaded necklace and a red-and-gold rudraksha-style bead mala sits cross-legged with hands folded at the centre of the group. Men in white dhotis and yellow shawls attend around him: one kneels holding a silver vessel, another offers a brass tray of lamps and small bowls, and a wooden stake rises beside the sacred area marked with white powder lines. Marigold petals and small bowls of rice lie on the ground. Several seated white-clad participants sit in the background.2009-09-26A photograph of an outdoor homa ritual under a open-sided canopy with palm trees behind. A man in an orange saffron robe with an orange shawl over the shoulders, wearing glasses and a rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer. Around him, several men in white dhotis and yellow shawls assist: one holds a brass tray of offerings, another holds a small brass vessel and spoon near a fire-pit, and a seated man in white holds a large silver vessel. A wooden pole stands in front, with marigold petals and a kolam on the ground. Mats are spread on the floor.2009-09-26A seated saffron-robed sannyasi with a shaved head, tilak marks, a red-and-saffron shawl and a heavy gold necklace performs a homa at an outdoor ritual ground beside a young banana tree. Around him, men in white kurtas wear yellow scarves and rudraksha malas; one man at left holds a silver tray of offerings and another kneels with a silver vessel. Women in white saris with folded hands sit in the background, and a wooden bench and mats cover the ground. Brass and silver ritual vessels and a small fire-pit area are in front of the priest.2009-09-26Outdoor ritual scene on bare ground under a banana-leaf canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a gold necklace and a shaved head marked with white tilak, sits on a striped mat facing a brass vessel. Four men in white dhotis with yellow shawls surround him: one on the left holds a brass vessel and pours liquid, another on the right holds a brass plate of flowers and marigold petals, and a man on the far right carries a large brass tray. Behind them is a decorated altar with orange and red cloth, a kalasha, fruit and offerings, and a banana tree. A tiered shrine and a fan are visible in the background. The image shows an abhishekam-style puja in progress.2009-09-25A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a dirt-floored open-air site under a yellow canopy. In the foreground a young man in white clothes and a yellow shawl holds a silver bowl of flower petals. Centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. Around him, men in white dresses and yellow shawls kneel, one holding a tray of small bowls and another a tray with a silver vessel and lamps. Banana leaves, brass vessels and a green plant are visible behind them. The swami in saffron has no distinctive a person cues strong enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role.2009-09-26A photograph of a Chandi Homa ritual held outdoors on bare red earth under a canopy. A bald man in an orange saffron robe with a red-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged, holding a small silver vessel and offering flowers into a bowl. Around him, young men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls kneel and hold brass trays of lamps, sweets and offerings. Brass vessels, a flower-filled silver bowl and banana-leaf trays lie on the ground, with a wooden pole and white tent behind. The scene has a sannyasi-led puja atmosphere. Whether the orange-robed man is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance.2009-09-26Outdoors on a dirt ground in front of white steps with potted plants, a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a red-and-saffron shawl, a gold necklace and a shaved head with a white tilak is performing a ritual at a small fire pit marked with white lines. Around him, five young men in white dhotis and yellow shawls sit or kneel: one pours from a bowl, one holds a brass vessel, one tends brass plates of offerings, and others sit on woven mats. Bamboo poles frame the scene. Brass plates hold oil lamps, flowers and offerings in the foreground. The scene appears to be a homa or puja with offerings.2009-09-26 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual photograph under a banana-leaf canopy on bare earth. A man in an orange saffron cloth with a red turban and a beaded mala sits on a mat, seated centrally among several young men in white dhotis with yellow shawls. Brass trays hold flowers, bowls of offerings, and small brass cups; one young man holds a brass lamp. Another man stands at left in white, partly cropped, with bangles visible. Marigold and red flower petals sit on the trays. The setting suggests a puja or homa with offerings.2009-09-25Outdoor ritual gathering seated on blue and striped mats on dusty ground. A man in saffron-orange robes with an orange shawl and a tilak on his forehead, wearing gold bangles and a rudraksha-style mala, sits with a brass plate of offerings and a small silver bowl. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas wear yellow shawls, and several women in white sit behind them. A bamboo-like pole stands at center with marigold petals scattered at its base, and a brass lamp and plate sit on the ground in the foreground. The scene suggests a homa or puja with seated participants. a person (saffron robes, orange shawl, gold bangles and mala beads), seated and handling the offerings.2009-09-26Outdoor homa ritual on a sandy ground under a thatched palm-leaf canopy. A saffron-robed man with a shaved head, a red-orange shawl draped over his head and shoulders, and a long beaded necklace sits cross-legged, pouring a liquid from a small vessel over a brass tray of offerings. Around him, several devotees in white garments and yellow shawls sit on striped woven mats, some holding brass plates and cups. A woman in white sits with hands folded in prayer at left. A small kolam-like white line design and marigold petals lie on the ground, with a small oil lamp and bowls nearby. Other people in white stand in the background.2009-09-26Outdoor ritual on bare earth beneath a banana plant with broad green leaves. A figure in orange-saffron robes, wearing a red head covering, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a gold-coloured garland, sits cross-legged on a mat while seated. Around him, young men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls and beaded malas sit on mats. One holds a brass tray with a small oil lamp and offerings, another holds a brass plate of small bowls with rice and grains, and a central brass tray holds yellow and orange flowers and a small metal vessel. Behind them, two older women in white saris sit with hands pressed in prayer, and a white vehicle is parked in the background. Ritual offering scene.2009-09-25Outdoor photograph of a ritual at an ashram-style courtyard of sandy earth under coconut palms. A standing man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant performs a ritual before a young banana tree wrapped with a cloth band, holding a small brass ritual vessel. Kneeling in white with a yellow shawl at the lower left is a devotee with a brass lamp and offerings. Four men in white dhotis and white kurtas with yellow shawls stand to the right holding brass plates of flowers, fruit and lamps. Plastic white chairs and a bamboo fence sit in the background. The orange-robed figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, consistent with a probable Swamiji appearance.2009-09-25