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Outdoor ritual at a pada yatra vehicle: a standing priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl holds a lit aarti lamp toward a tiered pyramid of brass-and-woven kalasha pots with mango leaves and coconuts, arranged on white brick bases. Behind them an orange-painted van bears a framed portrait of a smiling figure with long dark hair, an orange robe, rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland, with a marigold garland on the frame. Seated white-clad devotees in the foreground, a red-and-cream canopy at left and right, and a loudspeaker atop the vehicle complete the scene. Small flames and offerings sit at the base.

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An outdoor homa ceremony under a white tent with red and cream draped valances. A standing priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl raises a lit lamp toward a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala, set on a yellow-orange vehicle. Flower garlands frame the portrait, and a tiered pyramid of brass kalasha pots stands in front. Several seated devotees in white clothes sit on white brick platforms facing the fire, with fruit, flowers and offering plates nearby. A printed portrait behind the kalashas shows a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala, which may be Swamiji (probable); the portrait is a depiction, not a person in the scene.2010-07-24Outdoor homa at an open-air ceremony under a white and red draped canopy. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl stands at left holding a flaming lamp or aarti in both hands. In front, a fire burns in a rectangular pit built of white bricks, with yellow flowers around it. Behind on the right, a tiered pyramid of kalasha pots wrapped in woven baskets and topped with mango leaves and coconuts stands on a white-draped platform. A framed portrait with a marigold garland on an orange backdrop shows a figure in orange robes with a beaded necklace and raised hand; the portrait is a printed image, not a physical person. Seated musicians in white and a seated man in white appear at left, and a man's hand reaches into the foreground beside offering plates of fruit and flowers.2010-07-24A homa ceremony at an outdoor open-air pavilion. A priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl stands at left holding a ceremonial oil lamp with flame. In front of him a brick fire pit burns with flames, surrounded by flower petals and offerings. Behind the fire pit, a large pyramid of clay pots decorated with green mango leaves and coconuts is arranged in tiers. A framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a beaded necklace, garlanded with marigolds, stands on a draped table at right beside a deity murti. Red, white and cream draped cloth forms the backdrop. Visible people are the priest and a seated person at lower left, partially visible.2010-07-24A homa ceremony at an outdoor pavilion. A man in white dhoti and kurta with a yellow shawl leans over a fire pit, holding a brass vessel and pouring offerings. Behind him, a tiered pyramid of many small woven baskets holds green leaves and fruit. Two people in white sit cross-legged in front of the fire, facing it. Behind the altar, a large framed portrait shows a figure in saffron robes with a white beaded necklace and raised hand, garlanded with marigolds and yellow flowers. To the right, a small deity murti in a white and gold dress with a crown, also garlanded. A red and white draped backdrop and white altar platforms with offering plates complete the scene.2010-07-24A homa ritual outdoors under a white and red canopy. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl leans forward, lighting or tending a flame with a long stick at a pile of brass and clay pots decorated with green leaves and coconuts, arranged in tiers and marked with flower petals. Behind them hangs a framed portrait of a smiling figure with long hair in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, garlanded with red and white flowers, labelled on the printed photo panel; a small deity murti in red adorned with garlands sits to the right. Other people in white clothes sit in the foreground near a fire pit with offerings, plates and a silver lamp. The scene is an evening homa.2010-07-24A photograph of an outdoor homa fire ceremony. A young man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl stands at a stone fire pit built of white bricks, pouring an offering from a brass vessel into flames. Behind him, a red and cream draped tent backdrop. To the right, a framed portrait labelled with a garland of red and yellow flowers shows a figure in orange robes with rudraksha beads, and a tiered pyramid of clay pots with leafy tops and marigold garlands stands beside the fire pit. Trays of flowers, fruit and bowls sit in front. A seated man in white and a partially visible person at lower left complete the scene.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ceremony in front of a red, white and cream draped stage backdrop. A young man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl pours an offering from a brass vessel onto a brick fire pit where a flame burns. Behind the fire, a tiered pyramid of small woven baskets holds green leaves and offerings, and a framed portrait of a figure in saffron robes with a long garland of marigolds sits on a white-draped table with a deity murti at the right edge. Seated priests in white with yellow shawls and metal bowls of offerings and fruit occupy the lower left, and a man in a white shirt sits at the bottom centre facing the fire.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ceremony at an ashram event. A priest in white dhoti and shirt, with a yellow shawl draped over his shoulder, stands at a fire pit made of white bricks and holds a ladle and a small bell or brass vessel over the flames. Behind him is a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes wearing a white beaded necklace and a red-and-orange flower garland, placed beside an orange drape and a tiered arrangement of covered kalasha pots with green mango leaves and coconut-style offerings. Draped white and red fabric forms the backdrop, and a few white-clad attendants sit nearby, with one person's head visible in the foreground. Marigold petals and yellow flowers lie on the ground near the fire.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ceremony under a white and red draped canopy. A standing priest in white dhoti with a yellow shawl holds a small ritual vessel and performs offerings at a square fire pit built from white bricks, with a lit flame visible. Several seated priests in white clothes sit around the pit, one wearing a yellow shawl, with offerings of fruit, flowers, coconut, and yellow flowers on brass plates. Behind them, a tiered arrangement of small clay pots topped with green leaves stands on a white platform. A framed portrait with a flower garland shows a figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala. Background shows other people in white and a woman in a pink sari.2010-07-24Outdoor ritual on bare ground before a yellow and orange vehicle with a loudspeaker on top, flanked by cream and red draped canopies. A framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes with a beaded necklace, hand raised in blessing, is garlanded with red and yellow flowers on the vehicle. In front, a tiered pyramid of brass kalashas with mango leaves and coconuts stands on white bricks, with bananas, apples, plates of flowers and pooja items laid out. A man in white sits at left gesturing toward the offerings, while two people in white sit with their backs to the camera on low seats, facing the arrangement, in what appears to be a puja.2010-07-24A homa ceremony at an outdoor shrine. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl leans forward, holding a flaming torch to a tiered pyramid of clay pots with green leaves and orange flowers. Behind him, a framed portrait shows a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace and a red-and-orange flower garland, beside a small deity murti with a white garland. Two seated devotees in white clothes sit in the foreground near a fire pit and offering plates of fruit and flowers.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ceremony under a tent-like canopy hung with green mango leaves. Several people in white dhotis and shirts sit in front of rectangular white brick fire pits, some with flames burning, surrounded by brass vessels, plates of offerings, flowers and marigold garlands. A standing priest in white holds a lit flame over a tiered pyramid of brass pots. Behind him, a framed portrait with a garland sits on a decorated stage beside an orange and white vehicle with printed signage. Seated devotees in white watch from the left, and a man in white with folded hands sits in the foreground.2010-07-24