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A photograph of a homa (fire ritual) at an indoor temple hall. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace and dark-rimmed glasses holds a bundle of burning sticks over a square fire pit, while a silver bowl of oil and a silver tray of grains sit at his side. Behind the fire pit, a prostrate man in white lies face-down on the floor. To the left, three women in red and orange saris sit with flower garlands, and a brass oil lamp burns nearby. In the background, a figure in a white garment with a saffron-toned turban and long hair sits on an ornate red-and-gold throne, gesturing with an outstretched arm, flanked by standing men in white with rudraksha-style necklaces. Flowers and petals cover the floor.

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October 16 20102010-10-16May 25 20172017-05-25A night-time homa at a brick fire pit in front of a gilded throne. A seated man in saffron-red robes, a white flower garland, gold necklaces and gold bangles sits on a red-cushioned throne with his hands resting on his knees; a person by appearance and ornate cues, placed on the throne. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a green checked shawl and a pink head-wrap leans over the flaming fire pit, pouring offerings onto the flames, with gold necklaces and bangles. Seated devotees in white, some in red shawls, sit behind, and marigold-like petals decorate the brick edges. A distinctive white-and-pink logo and the label 'a person / / ' appear at the lower right2016-07-03October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesMay 25 20172017-05-25A homa ritual in a dimly lit hall with smoke rising from a square fire pit lined with dark stone. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti kneels at the pit feeding dry grass into the fire, while another white-clad priest with a shawl stands at the back. Beside them, women in orange and red saris sit on the floor holding pink flowers, with brass oil lamps and a garland of red and white flowers nearby. On the right, an older bearded sadhu in orange robes with white forehead markings sits with folded hands. A large gilded throne with a red cushion is behind the fire, with a man in white with a crown-like turban and beaded necklaces seated on it. A bowl of ghee and marigold petals lie in front of the pit.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA homa ritual at night in an ashram hall. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and shirt kneels and bows his head toward a square fire pit lined with grey stone, with flower petals scattered around it. Two women in red and maroon saris sit beside him, one holding a pink flower; a woman in a dark outfit and glasses sits at left. Behind them a man in a saffron-coloured turban and white clothes with rudraksha beads sits on a red and gold throne, with a red cushion. Several men in white dhotis and rudraksha malas stand in the background. At left, brass oil lamps with lit flames and a red and white flower garland decorate a deity murti with a wide red and purple garland. Brass plates and a vessel stand near the pit, with a priest in white pouring from a bowl at right.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA night-time homa at an outdoor ritual space. In the foreground, a square fire pit with bright orange flames sits on a white platform strewn with petals. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti kneels at the fire, holding a brass bowl, while a second man in white and a striped cloth stands beside him holding a small brass vessel. Behind them, a figure in white stands near a gilded red throne, and a man in saffron/orange robes sits in a white chair with his hands together. Brass lamps, a garlanded image and a row of women in red saris are at left, and a string of red lights glows in the background. Smoke drifts through the scene.2010-10-16Night outdoor ritual homa at an ashram. A man in a white dhoti with a cream turban and long ceremonial gold-and-bead necklaces sits on an ornate red and gold throne, smiling. Beside him, an older bearded man with a matted turban and white body markings wears orange-brown robes and sits in a white armchair with hands joined. A younger man in white dhoti and gold necklaces kneels before a fire pit, scattering offerings. Smoke rises; a brass oil lamp with a lit wick and flower petals sit on a patterned mat. Women in red saris and other priests in white or orange robes sit nearby, and a decorated pillar with floral garlands frames the scene. Fairy lights glow in the background.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight-time homa ceremony in an open outdoor pavilion. A man in a white dhoti and shawl with a turban and gold-coloured necklaces sits on an ornate red and gold throne, hands folded in a gesture of respect. Beside him, an older bearded man with white-painted forehead and body markings, wearing a rust-brown cloth, sits with hands joined. At the centre a seated man in white clothing and beads leans over a square fire pit lined with white steps, with marigold petals scattered around it, brass vessels and a flame glowing inside. Girls in red and maroon dresses with gold jewellery sit at the lower left, and a man in white dhoti stands with hands folded at the right edge. Painted pillars with bird motifs frame the scene.2010-10-16 +1 copies