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December 20 20172017-12-20 +1 copiesPhoto 11708283 +2 copiesSeptember 24 20172017-09-24 +2 copiesNovember 05 20172017-11-05A photograph of a homa fire ritual in progress. In the foreground, a man seated bare-chested with a multicoloured yellow-orange turban, rudraksha mala, a red-cord pendant and spectacles tends an open flame on a yellow-and-red tiled fire altar, with a silver bowl beside it and flower petals scattered on the platform. Behind him, a second seated man with a white headband and bare back sits near a gold-ornamented throne-like backrest, and a figure in maroon robes stands near the back. Figures in white dhotis and maroon garments fill the background, and a cameraman holds a camera at the left.2017-03-16Photo 11708877January 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesNight outdoor fire ritual under a corrugated metal roof. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border stands at left with hands folded, facing a sacred fire pit with a flame, brass vessels and offerings of fruit, bananas and dried sticks. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at right beside gold-carved chairs with maroon cushions. The taller man with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a saffron wrap holds a gold tray with a red cloth bundle, while a shaved-headed older man in saffron with beaded malas and a headband receives it. Ritual homa or yagna setting.2012-04-24October 23 20172017-10-23January 30 20202020-01-30March 16 20172017-03-16Night outdoor homa at a square stone fire pit with a tall flame rising from burning wood and straw. A man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala and white forehead markings stirs the fire with a long rod. Behind him, a man in orange robe with white head band sits near a microphone. Marigold garlands, brass bowls, coconuts, fruit, red flower petals and a golden ornate ratha or palanquin appear in the background.2013-12-21