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Night photograph of a homa at an outdoor orange-walled pavilion decorated with yellow-green leaf garlands and potted plants. A large fire burns in a white-tiled fire pit before a deity murti with a crown and red garment and an ornate golden-framed backdrop. On the left, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with orange shawl sits cross-legged with hands folded beside a stack of books and brass vessels. On the right, a person in orange clothing with gold ornaments sits in a red and gold throne, hands folded in prayer. Offerings of red chillies sit on brass trays in front, and a bell rests on the floor. Seated devotees are visible at the bottom edge, and a framed poster hangs on the right wall.

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Night photograph of a Chandi Homa fire ritual in an open-air pavilion with orange-painted walls and banana plants. A large flame burns in a fire pit before a dais holding painted deity murtis, including a figure with a trident and a goddess in red garments. A seated priest in white dhoti with orange shawl performs puja with folded hands beside an open book and brass vessels. On the right, a person in an orange robe with beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Red chillies and a bell lie on trays in front, and devotees' heads are visible at the bottom edge. Hanging paper lanterns and a banner with text decorate the background.2011-10-26A night-time fire ritual in a temple hall with orange-painted walls and palm-leaf decorations. A large fire blazes before a small deity murti and a decorated altar with a kalasha-like arrangement. A priest in white dhoti and orange garment kneels at the fire, feeding it, while other priests in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit to the left. On the right, a woman in an orange sari sits on a red ornate chair with hands folded. Brass vessels, banana leaves and offerings lie on the mat in front of the fire, consistent with a homa. Tied to the fire ritual, a banner on the right wall holds photographs and printed text. No one visible clearly shows distinctive a person cues, so the candidate status is uncertain.2011-10-26A night-time homa at an outdoor temple shrine. A large fire burns in a square stone fire pit in the centre foreground, with brass pots and leaf-plate offerings around its base. Behind it stands a deity murti decorated with a garland, a red cloth and a crown, flanked by other figures and potted plants. On the left a young man in white dhoti and orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer, a book and offerings beside him. A sign with partly legible lettering is visible above.2011-10-26A night-time homa in an open ashram courtyard with a large fire blazing on a raised platform. Several priests in white dhotis with bare shoulders and shaved heads sit around the fire pit, and a priest in orange robes sits on the left. Behind the fire stands a large deity murti with a trident, garlanded with marigolds and flowers, beside a smaller decorated image. On the right, a person in orange robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne. Seated devotees in white and pastel clothes watch from the foreground. Copper vessels and offerings are arranged on the platform, and a banner beside the stage reads MEET the Master. Strings of yellow and green paper flags hang overhead.2011-10-26A night homa in an open-sided ashram hall lit by a large central fire on a white-tiled fire pit. Behind the fire stands a deity murti decorated with flowers and garlands, with banana-leaf and potted plant decorations along the wall. At right, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate red-and-gold throne facing the fire. To the left, a priest in white dhoti and orange shawl kneels tending the fire, while other priests in orange sit nearby. Brass pots, kalasha-like vessels, banana leaves with offerings and bowls of dried flowers or grains lie on the cloth-covered table in front. Silhouetted heads of onlookers appear at the bottom edge. A printed banner hangs on the right wall.2011-10-26A night-time homa at a temple with a large fire blazing in a raised stone fire pit in the foreground. Behind it stands a deity murti decorated with a crown, garlands and gold ornaments, flanked by potted plants and a smaller murti on a throne-like seat on the right. A seated man with a shaved head, wearing a white dhoti and a marigold garland, reads from an open book near brass vessels. On the left edge a standing priest in orange robes and a rudraksha mala is partially visible. Oil lamps and a palm-frond-covered offering are on the floor.2011-10-26A standing man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold-toned necklace and bangles, stands with palms pressed together in prayer at the right side of a temple shrine. In front of him are deity murtis, including a blue-skinned goddess figure adorned with a yellow-and-white marigold garland and a crown, flanked by other painted figures and a golden kalasha-like offering. Brass oil lamps and a square homa or yagna fire pit with a brass bowl and ladle sit in the foreground. A red-cushioned gold armchair is at the far right, and a seated man in white clothing is partly visible behind. The background shows orange walls, potted plants and a printed notice board.2011-10-26December 31 20112011-12-31October 26 20112011-10-26Night photograph of a homa fire ritual in a temple hall with orange-red walls and palm plants. A large flame rises from a white stone fire pit in the centre. Behind it stand deity murtis draped in red cloth, including a seated figure on a throne-like peetha on the right. In the foreground a priest in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold-beaded mala, sits cross-legged reading a book beside brass bowls and leaves. A second robed man in orange sits at the far left. Brass oil lamps flank the fire pit and copper vessels and offerings lie on the floor.2011-10-26December 31 20112011-12-31A night-time outdoor ritual before a decorated deity murti with a large white tiered prabhamandala halo, showing a goddess with raised arms and garlands flanked by smaller figures and a lion-like vahana. A fire burns in a white-tiered homa/yagna fire pit in the foreground, with copper vessels, bowls of offerings and a kalasha-style lamp nearby. Priests in white dhotis and orange cloths tend the fire; one standing man in white holds a plate. On the right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red cushioned throne-like seat with a gold frame, facing the deities. Strings of orange fairy lights decorate the orange brick wall behind, which carries a sign reading the temple name.2011-10-05