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A photograph of an indoor ritual space under a dark roof at night. In the foreground a priest in an orange-brown dhoti with a rudraksha mala bends forward over a sunken fire pit, its flames rising from a yellow-brown framed altar, while placing offerings from a brass plate. Behind the pit, a second figure in a red-orange sari with gold border stands with folded hands before a silver-framed shrine containing a deity murti adorned with flower garlands and gold ornaments. To the left, deity murtis draped in marigold and rose garlands sit on a red-draped platform, and a small decorated shrine stands in the background with kalasha-style offerings. The scene is a homa or yagna fire ceremony.

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November 25 20142014-11-25A night-time homa at an open-sided shrine. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala, bends low to offer items into a square wooden fire pit whose flames rise bright orange. Beside him, a woman in an orange-red sari stands with hands joined before a decorated deity murti garlanded with purple and orange flowers. Behind the priest, several garlanded murtis, including tall figures with blue and purple headdresses, sit on a red-draped platform. A small shrine with a kalasha and a dome stands at centre, with brass lamps and bowls near the fire pit.2014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25Night ritual outdoors under a corrugated roof at a homa or fire ritual. A fire burns in a yellow-tiled rectangular fire pit in the centre. A shaven-headed priest in an orange-red dhoti stands at left, tending the fire with his hands. To the right, a second person in an orange-red robe with a bare upper body sits with his back to the camera before an ornate golden throne-like seat decorated with a Ganesha-style deity murti, garlands of orange and white flowers and a green backdrop. To the left, a red-draped platform holds deity murtis garlanded in marigolds and beaded necklaces. Behind the fire pit stands a tiered decorated altar with flowers and kalasha-like offerings. A person in white clothing is partly visible at the far left edge.2014-11-25A night-time ritual in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof. In the centre, a fire burns in a yellow-painted rectangular homa pit with white painted patterns. Behind it, a standing priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl faces a tiered altar with a kalasha and a deity murti. To the left, three deity murtis stand on a red-draped platform, adorned with garlands of red, orange, yellow and purple flowers. To the right, a silver-framed shrine holds a murti of a deity with an elephant head, decorated with flower garlands, beside a golden lion vahana on a red cloth. Brass vessels and offerings are arranged on the floor, and a microphone stand stands at the left edge.2014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25A night-time outdoor ritual on a raised platform with a fire pit (homa/yagna) burning at the centre, its flames rising from a yellow-tiled kund. A standing priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head, holds a ritual object toward a decorated deity murti draped with garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers. On the right, a second priest in an orange-red wrap stands beside a silver-framed shrine with a deity figure adorned with garlands. A kneeling attendant in white dhoti with gold border sits at far left near offerings in brass vessels. A tiered flower-decorated altar with a kalasha stands in the background, with red-and-white steps behind.2014-11-25Night-time temple ritual under a open-sided shed. In the foreground a priest with long braided hair and a reddish-brown dhoti with gold border bends over a square fire pit where a tall flame rises, tending it with a ladle-like tool, with brass vessels and a kalasha-like cup nearby. Behind him stands a decorated deity murti under a silver arched canopy, draped with garlands of purple, orange and yellow flowers, sitting on a bull-like vahana and a red cloth. To the right a seated woman in a red-orange sari with folded hands performs namaskar in an orange armchair. Homa fire ritual setting with flowers and brass lamps around.2014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25