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October 21 2006

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Dim night photograph of a homa fire ritual in a tented hall. A fire burns in a brick-built fire pit at right, with a brass vessel and metal bowls in front. A standing figure in red-orange robes stands with hands joined in prayer near the back, while two seated people in orange robes tend the fire and offerings at the lower right and left. A standing electric fan, a flower-decorated altar and a yellow garland hang on the right, and small oil lamps glow on the floor.2006-10-21December 20 20132013-12-20A dark night photograph of a fire ritual at an outdoor homa altar. A large fire blazes on a low platform in the centre. A standing figure on the left in a reddish-orange robe holds a lit brass lamp or torch toward the fire. Seated figures in reddish-brown robes with rudraksha malas flank the fire, and an illuminated deity murti with ornate jewellery and garlands stands in the background among potted plants. Small lamps glow along the right edge.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21December 20 20132013-12-202004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02October 21 20062006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in orange-red ritual garments seated cross-legged before a blazing fire pit at night, the flames lighting his face and arm. He wears a thick gold-toned bead mala around his neck and a bangle on his raised wrist, holding a small object in the raised hand while his other hand rests over a brass plate of offerings. A brass bell stands at the right edge of the fire pit, and a round metal plate hangs behind him in the dark. The setting suggests a homa or yagna ritual. The white-stone fire pit sits in the foreground, with the flames the brightest element in the frame.2011-10-01A dimly lit night ritual at a fire altar. A standing figure in red-orange robes and a beaded necklace holds a flaming lamp or torch at left. A bright fire burns in a brick-lined pit in the foreground, with rows of small oil lamps and brass pots on the floor. Behind the fire stands a blue-skinned deity murti. A tall brass lamp stand rises at right. Two seated devotees in orange robes sit before the fire, one with a brass vessel. The scene suggests a homa or puja in progress.2006-10-21October 01 20112011-10-01