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A 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.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A 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 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +2 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 homa ceremony at an outdoor altar. A square fire pit with smoke rising from it sits in front of several priests in white dhotis and shawls with red borders, many wearing gold necklaces and rudraksha malas. A priest in the foreground pours an offering from a ladle into the pit while others sit cross-legged chanting and assisting. Brass oil lamps, bowls of yellow marigolds, red flowers and offerings surround the altar. Behind them, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a figure in orange, seated on a red and gold throne, with a deity murti and decorations beside it. a person is not visibly present; the figure in the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa ritual at night around a square fire pit of brick-like lining with a lit flame inside. Several shaven-headed priests sit cross-legged in white dhotis and white upper cloths with red borders, wearing gold necklaces. The priest in the foreground at left holds a large ladle over the fire, while others around the pit tend offering bowls of ghee, grains and flowers. Brass oil lamps, garlands of marigold and white flowers, and plates of offerings are arranged in front. Behind them a large ornate red and gold chair holds a framed portrait of a woman in orange robes with a garland; the portrait is a printed picture, not a live person.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15A photograph of a homa fire ritual at night in an ashram setting. A central square fire pit lined with brick holds a small flame, with brass bowls of ghee or oil, flowers and offerings around it. A priest in white dhoti and shawl with red border sits at the left, holding a long ladle-like stick toward the pit. Several young shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and gold necklaces sit around the pit. Behind them a portrait in a gold frame shows a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a gold necklace seated on a red throne, and a garland of red and white flowers hangs nearby. Brass lamps and a kalasha are visible at the left.2010-10-16 +1 copies