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June 29 20142014-06-29June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesOutdoor homa at a temple-like courtyard under palm trees. A square fire pit with a burning wood fire sits on a tiered yellow and green base decorated with pink flower garlands, red hibiscus and fruit offerings. Several priests in white dhotis sit cross-legged: a bare-chested priest with a blue head cloth and gold necklace, another in orange-saffron wrap, and a priest with a saffron shawl and sandalwood markings seated on the right. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white sits on the ground. A red bus-like vehicle and a chariot-like cart stand in the background. Brass vessels, coconuts, bananas and a kalasha-style offering lie on a yantra chart at the front. a person is not clearly identifiable here, so no candidate is named.2015-08-31Outdoor homa or yagna ceremony under a corrugated roof beside palm trees. A small fire burns in a central fire pit on a tiered platform decorated with pink and red flower garlands, fruits and bananas. Several priests sit cross-legged in front of it: one in a blue turban and purple-trimmed cloth with bare chest and tilak, another in white with orange cloth, and another bare-chested with rudraksha beads, speaking into a microphone. Seated devotees in white and light clothing watch from rows of plastic chairs. Kalasha pots decorated with flowers and leaves are arranged on the floor in front, and a painted kolam rangoli is visible on the ground. A red van with framed images stands behind the gathering.2015-08-31Outdoor fire ritual (homa) at a temple-like courtyard with palm trees. A tiered orange-and-yellow fire altar with a blazing flame sits at centre, surrounded by pink and red flower garlands, fruit, and coconuts decorated with pink flowers arranged on green leaves in front. Two priests in white dhotis and orange cloth kneel at right, one wearing a blue-and-gold headband and a beaded necklace, the other with bare upper body and tilak markings, officiating the fire. A large crowd of devotees dressed in white sits on the ground at left, with a red vehicle and a painted sign in the background.2015-08-31Outdoor homa ceremony under a corrugated tin canopy with coconut palms, strung orange pennants and a pink and magenta draped backdrop. A large crowd of people in white ritual clothing sits on the ground in rows. In the foreground a man in an orange dhoti and a flower garland sits on a white cushion beside a low fire pit built of white brick blocks, with a brass pot and offerings. At right, a priest in a white dhoti and orange shawl sits on a raised white brick platform decorated with marigold garlands, tending brass vessels and a lit lamp. Baskets of coconuts and fruit are arranged at the right edge.2006-12-29September 05 20162016-09-05Outdoor homa ritual at an ashram courtyard. A tiered white fire altar decorated with yellow marigolds and red flowers holds a lively fire burning in a square pit. Several priests sit cross-legged around it: the central one has a blue-green head wrap, bare chest, rudraksha mala and white dhoti, while others wear white or yellow cloths and one holds a microphone. Fruits, flower plates and brass vessels sit on the floor. To the right, a deity or decorated figure is framed by orange cloth and long garlands of red and white flowers. Orange-roofed buildings and seated devotees in white and red shawls appear in the background.2013-07-19December 24 20082008-12-24 +1 copies