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A night-time fire ritual, a homa, is performed before a sacred fire pit with rising smoke and flames. A standing priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long beaded mala, holds a ritual vessel high above his head. Beside him, another priest in saffron with a red-orange headcloth holds a ceremonial implement. A seated, bare-chested young man in an orange cloth with a beaded necklace sits with palms joined in prayer, and a figure in a saffron wrap sits with folded hands near the fire. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and saffron stands with hands joined. On the right, a decorated altar shelf holds flowers, a golden ornament, a kalasha-like vessel and a carved deity murti.

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Night outdoor fire ritual. A bare-chested man with a red-brown shawl, garlands and folded hands stands at left facing the fire. Behind him, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and ceremonial beads perform the rite, one holding a lit torch aloft, another in a white dhoti and garland. A young man kneels in orange with hands joined near the fire. Onlookers in white and light clothing stand in the smoky background. A table at right holds fruits, a small Ganesha figure and brass items.2016-02-07February 07 20162016-02-07February 07 20162016-02-07February 07 20162016-02-07February 07 20162016-02-07February 07 20162016-02-07February 07 20162016-02-07February 07 20162016-02-07February 07 20162016-02-07February 07 20162016-02-07February 07 20162016-02-07February 07 20162016-02-07