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A 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.

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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 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.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.2010-07-24A 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 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 man in white ritual clothing with a yellow shawl kneels at a brick fire pit, hands extended over a small flame, performing a homa. Marigold and red flower petals are scattered over the bricks, a brass bowl and small brass vessels sit nearby, and a silver kalasha with mango leaves and flowers rests behind him. A framed sign with partial lettering appears in the upper left corner, and a red and gold cloth backdrop fills the background.2010-06-06Outdoor 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.2010-07-24Evening 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 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.2010-07-24Evening 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 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 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.2010-07-24