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A homa fire burns in a white-brick fire pit at the front centre of a night-time ritual setting. A man in white ritual clothes with a yellow shawl kneels at the left, palms pressed together in prayer. Behind the fire, a tiered pyramid of brass pots wrapped in mesh, each topped with mango leaves and a coconut, rises on a white-draped table. Brass bowls of fruit, flowers, marigold petals and offerings sit on a white cloth in the foreground, with a brass ladle resting near the fire and a small carved wooden stand on the left. The person is not identifiable from appearance and the shaved or cropped head does not match any a person cue, so this is a devotee rather than a candidate.

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A man in white ritual clothes with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged at the left, palms pressed together in namaskar, beside a homa fire pit built of white bricks. Behind the fire, tiers of brass-netted coconuts topped with green leaves form a tall pyramid on a white-draped table. Brass bowls of flowers, fruit, coconuts and offerings sit in front of the brick altar, with marigold and red petals scattered across it and a small brass kalasha-style vessel near the flame. A banner with printed text hangs above and a plastic chair stands at the right. Overlay text reads 'Nithyananda Paramashivam' with copyright notice.2010-07-24A homa fire ritual in progress. A man in white ordinary ritual clothes sits cross-legged at the lower left, hands joined near a fire burning in a white-brick fire pit decorated with marigold petals and yellow flowers. A brass vessel and ladle rest beside the pit. Behind him a tiered pyramid of coconuts wrapped in woven golden netting, each with green leaves, is arranged on white-draped tables. A wooden carved stool sits at the front left. Only the seated man is a visible person; no name or identification of the priest is visible. The page indicates a homa event, but the scene itself shows a fire pit, coconuts and ritual clothing.2010-07-24Evening homa held under a tent with draped gold and red fabric. A priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged before a fire pit, a brass vessel and oil lamp at his side, and trays of fruit, flowers and sweets spread on white cloth in front. Behind him a tiered pyramid of brass pots topped with mango leaves and coconuts rises beside a decorated vehicle displaying deity murti garlanded with flowers. A framed image of a saffron-robed figure appears on the left. No one else is visible in the scene.2010-07-24A seated man in white ritual clothes with a yellow cord over his shoulder ladles offerings with a long wooden spoon into a brick fire pit (homa kunda) lit with flames. Behind him stands a tiered pyramid of brass pots wrapped in mesh, each topped with a coconut and green mango leaves. White-painted bricks surround the fire, decorated with yellow marigold petals and red flowers, with brass bowls and a small carved wooden stand nearby. A white cloth covers the surrounding area and a plastic chair is visible at the back. This appears to be a homa ritual with offerings being made to the fire.2010-07-24A man in white ritual clothing and a yellow shawl sits cross-legged before a brick fire pit where a flame burns, performing a homa. He extends his hands over brass vessels placed beside the fire. Around him are yellow marigold petals, scattered flower petals on the bricks, and rows of coconuts wrapped in netting, each set in a brass pot with green leaves, arranged on a white-draped table. A red and white patterned tent fabric forms the backdrop.2010-07-24Night photograph of a homa ritual in a tent decorated with red and gold draped fabric. A young man in white clothes and a white shawl sits cross-legged, pouring offerings near a tiered pyramid of brass kalasha pots decorated with mango leaves, while a flame burns in a brass vessel on a white-tiled platform. Beside him a second young man in white with a yellow scarf sits quietly. Brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings surround them on a white cloth. Behind is a shrine with garlanded deity images, a framed portrait and a small lamp. A portrait of a saffron-robed figure is labelled Kurumurthi.2010-07-24Evening homa at an outdoor pavilion with a red, cream and gold draped tent backdrop. In the centre, a man in white robes with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged before a square fire pit of white bricks, his hands extended over the flames while he performs the offering. Beside him sits another white-clad figure with a shawled attendant on the left. Behind them a tiered pyramid of coconuts wrapped in gold mesh and green leaves stands on a white base, and brass vessels, a plate of yellow flowers, bowls of offerings and a kalasha-like pot sit on the floor. Behind the pavilion, a banner labelled kurumurthi and a deity image garlanded with orange and red flowers rests on a shelf, with an orange-robed figure in a portrait above. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance here.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.2010-07-24A homa fire ritual at night under a tent with red and white draped cloth. A fire burns in a brick-built fire pit, surrounded by white bricks, marigold petals, and rows of small brass bowls holding fruit, flowers and yellow offerings. Two men sit on white cloth. The man in the centre wears white clothes with a yellow shawl and holds a ritual item over the flames, while a second man in a white shirt with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala sits to the left. Brass plates of vibhuti and kumkum, a small brass vessel, and fruit trays are arranged on the floor, and tiered trays of coconuts wrapped in green leaves stand at the right.2010-07-24A seated priest in white dhoti and white shawl with a yellow cloth sits on a low wooden seat before a brick-lined fire pit (homa kunda) containing a central cavity, decorated with marigold petals. He presses his palms together in prayer, facing a framed portrait draped with a marigold and red flower garland, showing a saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala holding a hand raised in blessing, placed on a cream armchair with an orange cushion and a small offering tray. Behind the fire pit are more brick homa pits with brass vessels, and coconuts in netted baskets with mango leaves stand at left. Strings of lights glow in the night background.2010-07-24Night outdoor ritual set under a red and cream draped tent. Two men in white dhotis with yellow shawls sit cross-legged on the ground at a homa altar; one is tending a fire. Behind them stands a pyramid of brass kalashas arranged in tiers and decorated with mango leaves, topped by a framed deity image with garlands. Brass plates, bowls and oil lamps cover the floor around a white brick fire pit with a flame. Strings of lights glow above the tent. No clearly identifiable a person is visible.2010-07-24Outdoor homa at an open ground: a square fire pit built of white bricks with a flame rising, scattered marigold and red flower petals on the bricks, and a brass kettle and offering trays on a cloth beside it. Two men in white dhoti and shawl with yellow-and-green borders sit cross-legged, one feeding the fire with a long ladle. Behind them more white-clad men tend another fire pit, and a cream upholstered armchair stands empty at left beside stacked coconuts in woven baskets. Smoke drifts across the scene.2010-07-24