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A 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.

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Outdoor 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.2010-07-24Outdoor 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 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.2010-07-24A 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.2010-07-24A homa fire ritual outdoors under a white and red draped tent. A priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl holds a metal tray of offerings over a flaming fire pit built from white bricks, scattered with yellow and red flowers. Behind him, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair, a rudraksha-style necklace and a garland of red and yellow flowers is set on an orange panel. A tiered arrangement of brass kalasha pots with green leaves and coconuts stands to the right. In the foreground a seated person's head is visible at the bottom edge. A small brass vessel sits near the fire pit.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.2010-07-24A 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.2010-07-24An 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.2010-07-24A 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 at an outdoor pandal with red and cream draped fabric. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl pours liquid from a vessel over a brick fire pit with burning flames, and a second man in white kneels nearby. A seated man in white and yellow shawl watches. A seated figure in white sits at the front right of the fire pit. Pyramids of kalasha pots with mango leaves and coconuts are arranged behind, with fruit and flower offerings on the brick platform. A framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala and flower garland hangs at upper right; it is a depiction of a person, not a living figure, and no name is printed on it. Approximately four physical people are visible.2010-07-24Outdoor 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.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ceremony on bare ground with a white brick fire pit in the foreground and a tiered pyramid of brass kalasha pots decorated with mango leaves on the right. A standing priest in white dhoti and white shirt with a yellow shawl holds a lit camphor lamp aloft beside a draped red, gold and white stage backdrop. Several seated participants in white clothing sit on mats and raised platforms, one with palms pressed together, others tending the fire and offerings of fruit, flowers and plates. A framed portrait with a garland of orange and red flowers is displayed on an orange and yellow vehicle-like structure, showing a saffron-robed figure with long hair and rudraksha beads. Some elderly devotees in white stand or sit in the background.2010-07-24