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Outdoor homa ceremony on sandy ground. Two men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls sit cross-legged before a square fire pit built of white bricks, decorated with yellow and red flowers, with a fire burning inside. One seated man on the left wears a rudraksha mala and performs the ritual with his hands. Trays of fruit, bananas, pineapple, coconuts, flower petals, small bowls of offerings and bundles of sticks surround the pit on a white cloth. Behind them, a man in white and several women in white saris sit and watch, one with palms pressed together. A standing man in white with a yellow shawl and a girl in orange stand nearby, and a red-draped structure and tripod microphone stand are visible in the background.

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Outdoors on bare sandy ground, three men in white dhotis and white kurtas sit cross-legged before a brick fire pit where a flame burns with flower petals scattered on the bricks. The central man wears a yellow shawl and a small microphone clip, and holds a ladle or spoon over the fire. The man on the left, also in a yellow shawl with a rudraksha mala, tends a white cloth laid with brass plates of flowers, fruit, a pineapple, bowls of offerings and a red-wrapped bundle. A third man in white with a mala sits further right near a white cloth with a small plate. Behind them, seated devotees in white and blue sit on the sand, a standing figure in white walks by, and a tent stands at right with a white plastic chair and a camera tripod. This is a homa fire ceremony with offerings.2010-07-24Outdoor homa at dusk: a priest in white dhoti and white shirt with a yellow shawl sits before a white brick fire pit with a bright flame, pouring offerings from a ladle while a second priest in white with a yellow shawl and mala sits beside him. Marigold petals and flowers are scattered on the bricks, with small brass oil lamps and bowls of offerings arranged at the left. Behind them, a row of women in white and colourful saris sit on the ground, some with orange-and-white badges, and a white canopy stands at right.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ritual at a rural-style ground. In the foreground, a brick fire pit built in tiers and decorated with yellow and orange flowers sits before seated priests. Two men in white dhotis and yellow shawls sit with hands pressed in prayer; the man in the center wears a tilak and bracelets, and the man on the left wears a rudraksha mala. Brass vessels, a brass kalasha-style bowl, flower garlands and metal offering plates are arranged on white cloth. Behind them, seated devotees in white and a woman in blue look on, with a red fence, banana plants and an orange truck in the background.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ritual at an open-air ground under a canopy with banana leaves and blue poles. A square fire pit built from white brick blocks holds a small flame, with flower petals, marigolds and offerings on the tiers. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls sit and perform the rite; the foreground man raises a brass vessel with one hand. Behind them seated devotees in white watch, and a red stage backdrop stands at the rear. Coconuts in woven netting and brass plates of food line the right side.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ritual at a open-air ground. A young man in white dhoti and a yellow shawl with a red tilak sits before a white brick fire pit decorated with yellow and red flowers, pouring liquid from a ladle into the fire. Beside him, another man in yellow shawl and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with hands folded. Brass and steel bowls of offerings, marigold garlands, a brass vessel and a small kalasha-like vessel are arranged on a white cloth. Behind them, seated devotees and women in white saris watch, with a red backdrop and banana leaves.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ceremony in progress. A central fire pit is built from stacked white bricks decorated with yellow and orange marigold flowers and red blossoms, with brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and fruit offerings arranged around it. In the foreground, a young man in white dhoti and kurta with a yellow shawl and a red tilak sits cross-legged and pours an offering into the fire from a small bowl. Beside him, another man in white with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala sits close to the fire. Behind them, several white-clad devotees sit on the ground, and a red tent backdrop with banana plants stands in the background. No one in the scene is visibly identifiable as a person.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ritual at a brick fire pit built in tiers and decorated with yellow marigold petals and red flowers. Behind it sits a row of devotees in white clothing; a man in white at centre gestures with his hands, and a woman in white with an orange-and-white garment sits beside him. Two young men on the right wear white kurtas with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, one with a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Bananas, fruit and metal bowls of offerings sit on the left, and a red cloth bundle lies near the pit. A red curtain and bamboo fencing form the backdrop. Approximately eight to ten people are visible.2010-07-24Outdoor homa fire ceremony at dusk on a brick fire pit built in tiers and strewn with yellow and orange marigold petals. A small flame burns at the centre with a brass vessel beside it. Three men in white dhotis sit cross-legged behind the pit; the central man wears a yellow shawl, a white kurta and a small red tilak, and extends one finger toward the fire while the man beside him in a yellow shawl and white clothes watches. A third man at left holds a ladle over a bowl. Behind them a seated audience of women in white and cream saris and children watches, with a red cloth backdrop and banana leaves. Woven baskets of offerings sit at lower right.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ceremony on a dirt ground under a white tent with red and white draped fabric. In the foreground, a white-brick fire pit holds smoking ash and a metal ladle, with yellow marigold petals scattered around it. Men in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged on woven mats, several wearing yellow shawls; one at right sits with hands joined in prayer. Brick platforms hold offering trays with fruit, coconuts and flowers. A framed portrait with a garland sits at upper right. Behind, a crowd of devotees sits on the ground and a truck and banana plants are visible beyond a red fence.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ceremony under a red and white tent on bare ground. Several men in white kurta-style clothes sit cross-legged on woven mats, many wearing yellow or saffron shawls. Small square fire pits made of white brick hold a small flame, with brass vessels and flower petals around them. Metal trays of fruit, flowers, and offerings lie on the ground, and an elaborately decorated stage with a kalasha display stands at right. Around a dozen seated onlookers in the background watch from behind the mats. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2010-07-24Outdoor homa being performed on a sandy ground under a bright sky. A square fire pit built of whitewashed bricks stands at centre, decorated with yellow flowers and banana leaves, with a brass vessel and offerings of fruit and bananas nearby. Two men in white dhotis and yellow shawls sit cross-legged at the front; the nearer one, with a tilak on his forehead, holds a small bell and ladle. Behind them, rows of seated participants in white clothing with lanyards sit on the ground, and a few people stand at the back beside a red tent and a wooden fence. Coconuts in woven baskets and stainless-steel plates of offerings line the foreground.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ritual at a fire pit built of white bricks and decorated with yellow and orange marigold petals. A young man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala pours or offers something with his right hand toward the pit. Beside him, another man in a yellow shawl and mala sits cross-legged. Behind them, several people in white clothes sit on the ground, and a red cloth backdrop with banana plants stands behind the altar. Trays of bananas, apples and other fruit sit at the left edge, along with brass vessels and a small brass bowl on the pit.2010-07-24