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July 13 2014

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A priest in an orange-red dhoti and matching shawl stands at a square homa fire pit under an open corrugated roof, pouring an offering from a brass vessel into the smoking pit with a long-handled ladle. A red-draped structure, potted banana plants and a red building stand behind him. On the right, three seated figures in red and dark garments are partly visible. Brass vessels, a plate of offerings and a small oil lamp sit on the stone edge in the foreground. The scene reflects a homa or yagna ritual.2014-07-13July 13 20142014-07-13July 13 20142014-07-13July 13 20142014-07-13July 13 20142014-07-13July 13 20142014-07-13Outdoor homa at a fire pit set into a paved courtyard under a corrugated metal roof. Two priests in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand at the sunken fire pit, one raising a lit oil lamp and the other holding a bell, with smoke rising from the fire. Behind them a large orange-red cloth-draped object rests on a flatbed trolley, and palms and red walls frame the courtyard. Brass vessels, a pot and leaf offerings sit on cloth at the pit's edge, and a red-draped table with a seated figure appears at the right.2014-07-13Outdoor homa ritual in a courtyard beside a red-brick wall and corrugated roof. Three priests in saffron-orange dhotis and bare-chested upper bodies with white tilak on their foreheads stand at a square fire pit where flames and smoke rise. The priest at the front pours or offers from a silver vessel into the fire. Behind them a long table draped in white cloth with a teal top holds rows of silver kalashas and vessels topped with saffron-yellow cloth. A dark deity murti decorated with garlands stands in the background. The priests appear to be performing a fire offering.2013-06-232003 -Glimpses From Various Programs2003-01-01June 02 20152015-06-02A night homa in an open-sided pavilion. A standing priest in an orange-saffron dhoti with a matching orange turban and gold-bordered cloth pours an offering from a silver vessel into a rising fire on a stepped stone fire pit. Smoke fills the air. Behind the fire, a figure seated on a red upholstered throne with gold trim and a gold-bordered back is partly visible, wearing orange-saffron clothing and a chain. To the left, floral garlands hang on a decorated deity murti altar with white flower decorations. Brass pots and bowls sit on the stone steps, with scattered flower petals, stacked firewood, and yellow cloth bags at the lower left. A fan stands beside the throne.2013-10-13June 27 20132013-06-27