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A ceremonial homa is being performed indoors in a decorated pavilion. In the foreground a fire burns in a rangoli-bordered fire pit with a silver bowl nearby. On the left a priest in an orange-brown dhoti and an orange turban holds a lit camphor flame toward a golden deity murti seated on a magenta-draped dais, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Gold-framed umbrellas and ornate gold standards with tall gold pennant finials frame the scene. On the right a seated figure in orange robes, an orange turban and a red-and-yellow flower garland sits with hands pressed together on a gilded throne with red cushions. Brass oil lamps stand at the left edge.

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A photograph inside a decorated pavilion showing a homa fire pit in the foreground with flames and a bowl of offerings set in a square of brick and coloured powder. To the left, a priest in an orange-brown dhoti and matching wrap stands before a golden deity murti seated on a purple-draped platform, holding a lit lamp toward it. On the right, a seated figure in orange-red robes with a red headcloth and floral garland sits with hands folded on a gold throne draped in garlands, under a gold parasol. Gold ceremonial staffs and trident-topped standards line the stage. The arrangement suggests a homa and puja.2015-07-06A ceremonial ritual hall under a white tent canopy with a gold-framed golden throne and a deity murti seated on a magenta-draped dais, garlanded in yellow and red flowers. On the right, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes, a saffron head wrap, and a red rudraksha mala with gold necklaces sits on a gilded throne with floral garlands and a golden parasol above. In the foreground, a priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl performs puja at a brick-lined homa or fire pit with silver vessels, banana leaves and offerings, while seated devotees in orange and white watch from the front. Gold ceremonial staffs and a brass lamp stand frame the scene.2015-07-06 +2 copiesJuly 09 20152015-07-09A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red garments sits on a gold-and-red throne before a fire pit, with garlands of yellow and red flowers draped behind him. A golden parasol stands beside the throne, and ornate gold ritual staffs with trident-tipped tops and gold shields frame the stage. In the foreground a standing priest in orange-red shawl and turban, with rudraksha beads and a gold-edged dhoti, faces the flames. Brass lamps and a brass tripod sit at the front, and the scene suggests a homa at a ceremonial gathering. Several other people in orange clothing are visible at the right edge.2015-07-06July 09 20152015-07-09A ceremonial hall set up for a ritual, with gold ceremonial umbrellas and gilded standards in the foreground. In the centre, a priest in a brown-orange dhoti and bare upper body stands before a decorated altar with garlanded deity murti and marigold garlands, while smoke rises from a small burner. On the right, a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban sits on a red and gold throne draped with yellow and white flower garlands. Brass lamps, a silver plate of flowers and yellow blocks sit on the floor near the altar. Ritual puja or homa setting.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 12 20152015-10-12October 12 20152015-10-12February 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 19 20152015-10-19July 20 20152015-07-20