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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.

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October 21 20062006-10-21A dim temple interior at night during a fire ritual. A brick-edged homa fire pit burns brightly in the centre, with a priest in red robes raising a flaming aarti lamp at left. Two seated figures in orange-red clothes sit before the fire, one with a rudraksha-style mala, beside a metal vessel. Behind them stands a gold-decorated deity murti of Kali with raised arms, garlanded and flanked by flowers, and a tall multi-tiered brass lamp stand at right. Small oil lamps and offering dishes are arranged on the floor at left. A ceiling fan is visible at left. The scene suggests a Kaali pooja with homa.2006-10-212004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02December 13 20132013-12-13October 21 20062006-10-21A dimly lit nighttime homa at a temple shrine. A fire burns on a brick-built fire altar in front of a deity murti of Mother Kaali, decorated with garlands and a golden crown, with a blue-skinned figure holding a sword. A standing man in a saffron-red robe and beaded necklace gestures toward the fire, while a seated man in orange robes sits near the altar. Two other seated figures in orange-red clothing with beaded necklaces sit at right near a metal vessel. Small oil lamps are arranged on the floor in the foreground, and palm fronds and a dark backdrop surround the shrine.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21December 20 20132013-12-20A 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.2006-10-21A 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.2011-10-26October 21 20062006-10-21A 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.2006-10-21