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January 11 2014

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Outdoor homa at an ashram garden with a tiered fire pit built from yellow-ochre bricks and a flame rising from the top. On the right, a man in a red-orange shawl and matching dhoti holds a metal plate over the fire and gestures toward it. On the left, a person in a red-orange wrap with a gold-trimmed cloth and an orange head cloth extends a hand over the flames. Behind them, a purple-draped table holds silver and brass vessels, kalasha pots with yellow flower decorations, and a steel pot. Palm trees, a hedge and a green-and-blue play structure appear in the background.2014-01-11December 15 20132013-12-15Outdoor night homa beside a brick fire pit with a bright flame, set on a paved courtyard. A man in a red turban, red robe and orange shawl with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands at left holding a small offering dish. At right a man in a tiger-striped yellow shawl and red dhoti holds a silver tray of offerings over the fire. Behind them a gold-draped altar holds a deity murti, small potted plants and red and yellow offerings. Copper pots, brass vessels and a framed picture sit on the ground. A cameraman stands in the background and a lamp post lights the scene.2013-12-15November 25 20142014-11-25Evening outdoor homa at night in a courtyard. A brick fire pit with a bright flame sits in front of a golden-draped altar holding a small deity murti, potted plants and red-and-yellow offerings. On the left, a priest in a red-orange dhoti and shawl with a red turban stands at the altar. On the right, a man in a tiger-striped saffron shawl and maroon dhoti holds a silver tray. Brass pots, a kalasha-like vessel, framed photographs and a small book lie on the ground near the fire. Two seated devotees appear at the lower right edge and a figure in red sits in the background. a person is not clearly identifiable from appearance.2013-12-15Outdoor evening ritual in front of a red brick wall with yellow sunflowers behind it. A standing figure in a red-maroon turban and dark rust draped robes with gold border holds a flaming camphor lamp over a decorated altar-like platform draped in orange cloth. The altar holds a deity murti, garlands, and coconuts with green leaves and beaded adornments. A shaved-headed young devotee in orange-red robes sits at left with hands pressed together in prayer, and another partially visible person sits at far right. Warm lamp light illuminates the scene.2014-05-04A night-time homa at an outdoor temple setting: a large fire burns in a stone fire pit with smoke rising. Behind it stands a deity murti with a golden cobra hood canopy, draped in garlands of orange and yellow marigolds. On the left, a man in an orange turban and orange dhoti stands barefoot beside the pit. On the right, a person in a maroon-brown robe holds a large brass vessel, and a red and gold chair stands nearby. Brass pots, bowls of fruit and flowers sit on the ground in front of the fire pit.2013-10-06December 15 20132013-12-15January 11 20142014-01-11Outdoor evening homa at night beside a brick fire pit with a visible flame. Two priests in red-orange robes stand at a table draped in gold foil, one in a red turban pouring from a silver vessel and the other in a tiger-striped shawl over red dhoti, offering over the table holding small brass pots, kalasha-style vessels and oil lamps. Brass plates, bowls and a framed picture lie on the ground. Seated devotees in white and red clothing sit on steps at right with palms pressed together, one wearing a rudraksha mala. Lights and flags frame the courtyard. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly distinguishable from appearance alone.2013-12-15January 11 20142014-01-11April 19 20182018-04-19 +1 copies