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A photograph of an outdoor homa ceremony under a corrugated roof open to palm trees and a pale sky. On the left, large decorated deity murtis with flower garlands and ornate silver-and-red garments stand beside a long table laden with fruit, including oranges, bananas, apples, a watermelon and a pineapple, plus brass oil lamps and silver plates. Several priests in white dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged on a purple cloth. The central priest, wearing white and an orange-yellow cloth, stands holding a ritual item near a fire pit with visible flames and smoke. Behind them hang bunting flags, strings of green leaves and tassels. Around ten seated devotees in white sit in the background near a small shrine.

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October 16 20102010-10-16Outdoor ritual under a corrugated shelter with palm trees and triangular pennants strung overhead. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at right holding a flame, while several seated participants in white and saffron cloth sit on orange and purple cloths before a homa-style setup. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, a tray of fruits including bananas, oranges, pineapple and watermelon, and steel plates of offerings. At left, decorated deity murtis with garlands and colourful fabric stand on a stage.2010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesDecember 31 20112011-12-31Outdoor ritual under a covered open-sided pavilion at dusk, with palm trees and strings of small triangular pennants overhead. A standing priest bare-chested in white dhoti and shawl holds a lit flame on a tall ornate lamp stand, while several seated priests in white and one in green sari-like garment sit on mats before brass oil lamps, bowls of fruit, flowers and offerings. On the left a large decorated deity murti with garlands stands among floral and fruit arrangements. A framed picture sits in the background. Several men in white are seated and standing around the ritual space, appearing to perform a homa or aarti-style puja.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesSeptember 09 20162016-09-09 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15September 09 20162016-09-09October 15 20102010-10-15October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copies