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A night ritual scene in a decorated hall with string lights. A seated man in a white dhoti and shawl with a gold-beaded mala sits on a red and gold throne, hands folded, facing forward. Beside him, a bare-chested priest in white with a red-striped shawl sits on the floor before a fire pit of wood sticks and an oil lamp, with flower petals and garlands arranged on a white cloth. A standing man in a white and red-bordered shawl holds an open book and reads. Three women in orange and red saris sit at the left holding pink flowers, in front of decorated deity murtis with a kalasha-like oil lamp. On the far right, an elderly bearded man in saffron robes and a turban sits with palms pressed together. A banner in the background carries Tamil-script text.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A photograph of a homa fire ritual inside a decorated hall with a large deity murti of a goddess on the left, draped in white and floral garlands, and strings of red lights behind. A seated man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold mala and folded glasses sits before a rectangular fire pit smoking with a homa, with brass vessels, petals and dry sticks in front. On the right, a bald man in white with gold necklaces and a saffron-and-white turban raises one hand while seated on an ornate red-and-gold throne. Three women in orange and red saris sit beside the fire pit with a lamp. A man in white and red-bordered shawl reads from a book standing behind them, and another man in orange robes sits at far right.2010-10-16Night-time homa at an ashram stage lit by string lights of many small orange lamps. A young man in a white dhoti and white shawl with a turban and gold-coloured necklaces sits on an ornate red and gold throne, his hands folded in his lap. Beside him an older bearded sannyasi in ochre cloth with white ash markings on his arms and chest holds a silver tray of flowers and offers it. In front, a shaved-headed priest in white and a gold-coloured necklace kneels at a low square fire pit, with a bundle of sticks beside it and smoke rising. A standing priest in white with a red-striped cloth holds an open book and chants. Women in orange saris sit behind, and a backdrop with floral patterns is visible. Several people are visible, counted as partial figures included.2010-10-16A night homa in progress beside a fire pit lined with white stone and scattered flower petals. A smoking fire rises from the square pit, and brass vessels and a plate of offerings sit at its edge. A priest in white dhoti with gold necklaces sits cross-legged at the pit, while a woman in orange and red sits nearby. Behind them, several deity murti figures with garlands and red-and-gold decorations stand in the background. On the right, a man in a white robe and turban, wearing gold necklaces, sits on a red and gold throne holding a plate, and an elderly sadhu with white hair and white body markings sits in orange robes. A standing attendant in white holds an offering, and red string lights glow behind.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA night-time homa ritual at an outdoor ashram stage strung with red fairy lights. A young man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-and-red garland sits on an ornate red and gold throne wearing a cream turban, holding a silver tray of flowers. To the right, an older bearded sannyasi in orange-brown cloth, with white ash markings on his arms and chest and a mala, sits beside him. A priest in white with a red-and-white sash and garland kneels at a white fire pit, tending it, while another man in white holds an open book and women in orange and red sit behind. Wood sticks lie in front of the fire pit with flower petals scattered on the stone.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesNight ritual homa at a fire pit in front of a decorated deity murti with a smoky haze rising. A seated priest in a white dhoti with a sacred thread and beaded necklaces tends the fire, while a second person in white dhoti and a gold necklace sits on a red-and-gold throne chair holding a tray of flowers. Men and women in saffron and orange robes sit nearby, one older man in orange with a shaved head and white body markings holding a small vessel. Brass bowls, a kalasha-style vessel, and scattered marigold petals lie on the stone platform. Warm string lights glow in the background.2010-10-16A photograph of a fire ritual (homa) inside a hall at night, with smoke rising from a square fire pit lined with white stone and scattered flower petals. A man with a bare upper body and white dhoti sits cross-legged at the pit, wearing gold beaded necklaces and a white shawl. Behind him, women in orange and red saris sit on the floor beside a decorated deity murti and a lit oil lamp. A standing priest in white dhoti and shawl reads from a book. On a red and gold throne at right, a figure in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a saffron-and-cream turban and a long beaded mala, raises one hand in blessing while holding a silver tray of flowers. Strings of warm lights hang in the background, and a bundle of dry sticks lies on the floor by the pit.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copies