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A photograph of a homa fire ritual in a temple hall with smoke rising. A figure in white dhoti and white shawl with a yellow-orange turban and gold necklaces sits on an ornate red-and-gold throne-like seat at the upper right. In front, a man lies prostrate on a white cloth near a black square fire pit with flames, while a man in white with a rudraksha mala holds a straw broom-like brush toward the flames. Women in red and orange saris sit on the floor at left, one holding a brass lamp. Several people in white and red stand behind. A deity murti decorated with a purple-and-white garland sits at far left beside brass oil lamps, and flower petals are scattered on the floor.

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October 16 20102010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a night homa at a fire pit lined with flowers. A man in white ritual clothes and a gold-coloured turban sits on a red and gold throne at the upper right, smiling, with a saffron-orange and gold-bead necklace and gold bracelet; his position and garments are the cues for a person candidate. A priest in white with a rudraksha mala holds a burning ember into the fire at right. A devotee in white prostrates before the pit. Three women in red and orange saris sit at left beside a flower-garlanded deity murti and brass oil lamps. Standing behind them are a man in white and another in white with a mala. Marigold petals cover the ground and a brass bowl of offerings sits at lower right. Dim red-lit background.2010-10-16A night homa at a fire pit lined with brick, with a visible flame rising from the square pit. A man seated on a red velvet throne with gold trim wears a cream-white dhoti-style garment, a saffron-yellow turban, and several beaded gold-coloured malas. He is smiling and gesturing toward the fire. Seated on the floor in front of the pit, a woman in a red sari and a woman in red-and-gold saris hold flowers and offerings. A man in white kneels prostrate near the pit. A priest in white with a beaded mala tends the fire with a stick and offering bowls. Standing behind are several people in white and a woman in a red sari. Oil lamps, a large decorated deity murti garlanded with flowers, and marigold petals surround the scene, with strings of lights behind.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +2 copiesNight-time photograph of a homa at a temple-style hall hung with red fairy lights. A square brick fire pit in the foreground has a bright flame, surrounded by scattered flower petals and brass vessels of offerings. A seated priest in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala feeds the fire from a silver plate, while a second priest in white bends over the pit. Behind them, women in red and maroon saris sit on the floor, one holding a brass vessel. An ornate red and gold throne stands at the right, with a man in white kneeling beside it. On the far right, a priest in saffron robes and a white turban with a gold chain stands near a painted pillar, and an elderly sannyasi with white-painted markings sits in a cushioned chair. Left of the pit are brass oil lamps, a large decorated deity murti with garlands, and a standing figure of a goddess on the left edge. Several standing men in white clothing watch from the back.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copies