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ADIKAILASA on 2/10/20222022-02-10A man in orange robes and a dark orange turban sits behind a brick fire pit in a homa ritual, palms pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. White vibhuti marks cover his forehead and arms, and he wears rudraksha malas and bangles. A copper vessel with a ladle sits on the brick edge, a small fire burns in the pit, and a microphone on a stand is beside him. Behind him stand a golden deity murti and red draped cloth. The caption reads Yagashala Shodashi Homa, Rajarajeshwari Brahmotsavam - Day 6.2022-02-13ADIKAILASA on 2/11/20222022-02-11ADIKAILASA on 2/10/20222022-02-10Night ritual homa at a brick fire pit with a large blazing flame. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange cloth and rudraksha mala kneels at the fire, holding a long ladle and pouring offerings. Beside him another priest in orange sits with a mala, and a third man in white with glasses sits at right. Brass bowls, marigold and red flower offerings, and small oil lamps lie on the bricks. Behind them devotees stand with folded hands under string lights, and a green draped stage edge is visible.2011-11-10January 09 20152015-01-09A night photograph of a homa fire ritual. A brick-lined square fire pit holds burning wood with bright flames rising at the centre. A brass kalasha pot with a spout sits on a green-edged brass tray at the front, and a brass bowl stands on the left edge. Behind the pit, a bare-chested priest in orange cloth with a red sash and rudraksha beads raises his hands near the fire. Woven mats cover the floor, and a broom-like whisk rests at the right edge.2021-02-20A photograph of a homa fire ritual at a temple-style hall with gilded pillars. A priest in orange saffron robes stands at left, pouring a liquid from a golden ladle or vessel into a rectangular fire pit where flames are burning. Brass bowls and a brass vessel sit near the fire pit, and a golden lion statue and brass lamps stand on a shelf at right beside a red and gold cloth. The priest is shown only from the waist down, with the face not visible.2021-02-20ADIKAILASA on 2/13/20222022-02-13ADIKAILASA on 3/5/20212021-03-05ADIKAILASA on 2/11/20222022-02-11A photograph of a seated priest performing a fire ritual beside a yellow-painted brick fire pit with flames and a copper bowl set on top. He wears a rust-orange turban, rust-orange cloth, layered rudraksha malas, bangles and white tripundra marks on his forehead and arms, and holds a silver ladle lifting offerings toward the fire. Scattered orange and pink flowers lie at the base of the pit, with a blurred dark background.2018-04-03