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October 19 2006

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A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban stands at left, wearing a long multicolored flower garland, and holds a metal ritual vessel from which flames rise. Beside him on a decorated altar are two metal deity murtis, one seated with a raised hand, and a large yellow marigold garland draped over offerings. Brass and silver puja vessels, bowls of flowers and fruit sit on a cloth in front, under a canopy with purple and white decorations. The scene suggests a fire ritual or aarti at an outdoor puja tent.October 19 20062006-10-19A young priest in a white dhoti and white shirt with a red cloth draped over his shoulder kneels at a brick fire pit during a homa. He feeds the flames with an offering from a brass bowl while a bright fire burns in the brick-lined pit, decorated with yellow flowers and red petals. Standing people in white and red clothing stand behind him, and a brass vessel and oil lamp sit near the front edge.2010 - Photo Album +1 copiesPhoto 11724998 +2 copiesOctober 19 20062006-10-19A photograph of a homa fire ritual at an outdoor temple setting. A young man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged on the left, holding a ritual implement over a large, tall flame rising from a fire pit in the foreground. Behind him, several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand in a row. On the right, a richly decorated deity murti is adorned with pink and red flower garlands, and a large tiered pedestal is covered with flowers and offerings. Two people in white sit near the murti. The scene suggests a fire offering to a goddess. There is a blue electric fan and a red-and-white decorated backdrop at the top right.August 22 20132013-08-22January 09 and 10 2001 - Day 1 and 2 of Chandi Homa in KavunthapadiSeptember 01 20112011-09-01November 23 20102010-11-23Night outdoor fire ritual at a homa pit on a square platform, with a large flame rising from the stone fire pit. A man in white dhoti and a shawl-draped figure in white stand at the fire, one pouring an offering. Behind them several people in white clothes sit and stand, some with hands folded in anjali. On the right, brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, plates of fruit and food offerings, and a decorated ornate deity murti with a silver face and gold garments sit on a table draped in purple and orange cloth. Strings of marigold garlands and string lights decorate the scene, with a colourful illuminated structure behind.2010-10-16 +1 copies