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Outdoor homa ritual at an ashram courtyard. A square fire pit of white marble sits in the centre, smoking, with marigold petals and offerings around its edges, including brass bowls, a plate of red offering, small lamps and flowers. Several shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and white shawls with red borders sit cross-legged around it, many wearing gold-beaded necklaces. One priest in the foreground left holds a ladle over the fire, and another reads from an open book. Behind them stand carved and painted deity murtis with garlands and an orange-and-white striped backdrop. A large red and gold throne holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure wearing a long mala, with a brass lamp beside it. A wooden drum-like stand is at the left edge.

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October 16 20102010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA homa ritual is performed outdoors in front of a deity murti display and a rectangular fire pit. Several priests in white dhotis and white shawls with red borders sit cross-legged around the pit, one bare-chested priest in the foreground feeding offerings into the smoke. Gold necklaces and gold armbands adorn some priests, and oil lamps, brass vessels, flower petals and bowls of offerings surround the pit. Behind them a framed portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda rests on a red and gold throne, showing a figure in orange robes with a mala, and a red and white striped pillar stands nearby. Seven or eight physical people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA homa ritual in an outdoor courtyard. Several priests in white dhotis and white shawls sit cross-legged around a long low fire pit filled with smoke, offering items into it. The lead priest on the left has bare shoulders and reaches toward the fire. Two priests in the centre wear gold necklaces and rudraksha malas. Behind them stands an empty red and gold throne with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure on its back. To the left, deity murtis with flower garlands and a brass kalasha stand before a red and white striped wall. Brass lamps, silver bowls of flowers and plates of offerings sit on the altar, and a small crowd of people is partly visible at the bottom edge.2010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +2 copiesA homa fire ritual is performed at night in an open ashram courtyard. A square fire pit lined with bright glowing embers sits centrally, with brass vessels, a ladle, and yellow and orange flower petals arranged around its edges. Several shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and shawls with red borders, wearing gold necklaces, sit cross-legged around the pit; one in the foreground holds a long ladle pouring an offering, while others tend trays and bowls. Behind them, a deity murti is adorned with red and white flower garlands, and a framed portrait of a figure in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red and gold throne-like chair with a gold-trimmed back. Strings of colourful lights hang in the background.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA homa ritual at night in a temple setting. A priest in white dhoti with a reddish border, seated at the left, pours an offering from a ladle into a square fire pit lined with yellow-orange brick, where a flame burns. Around the pit, several shaved-headed men in white cloth wear beaded necklaces; one holds a small bowl. Brass vessels of liquid, marigold and rose petals, and a brass lamp sit on the stone platform. Behind them, red and white flower garlands hang over a red and gold seat, and a framed portrait on the throne shows a figure in saffron robes and a mala seated in a meditative pose. The camera caption and page indicate a Chandi Homa event. Visible people: about six.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA night homa ritual at an outdoor ashram setting, with a square brick fire pit filled with glowing embers at the centre. Shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and white shawls, several wearing gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beaded malas, sit around the pit making offerings. One priest on the left, bare-chested and seated on a wooden stool, holds a long ladle over the fire; another in front pours from a brass vessel of liquid. Brass oil lamps, flower garlands in red and white, and plates of offerings sit on the floor. In the background a framed photograph shows a smiling woman in orange robes seated on a red and gold throne, and colourful fairy lights hang behind the stalls.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA homa fire ritual at night in an open ashram courtyard. A rectangular brick-lined fire pit blazes at center with flames rising, and a brass ladle and bowls of offerings sit around it. Several shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and white shawls with red borders sit cross-legged around the pit, some with gold beaded necklaces, one raising a hand in offering. Behind them stands a red velvet throne with a gold frame holding a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man with long hair and rudraksha beads seated in a meditative pose, plus brass lamps and red and white flower garlands at left.2010-10-16 +2 copies