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A ceremonial stage scene with a small brick fire pit burning in front, its flames rising beside scattered petals, brass vessels and a plate of betel leaves. On the left, a woman in an orange sari kneels with palms joined near a gold-and-floral-garlanded throne. Centre stage, a man in orange-red robes stands with hands folded before a golden seat with a decorated figure, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and gold border stands with his back to the camera. On the right, two deity murti figures sit on a golden throne wreathed in orange, yellow and white garlands, with a large kalasha-style brass lamp nearby. Ritual homa or puja setting on a white floor.

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A temple-style puja inside a hall with a white tiled floor and dark maroon drapes. At center, a standing figure in red and white robes with a shaved head and tilak holds a bell and offers worship before a flaming fire pit of yellow-painted bricks, with a kalasha and offerings nearby. Behind, decorated deity murtis sit under floral garlands of marigolds and roses on gold-trimmed thrones. On the left, a seated figure in red with a shaved head sits with hands folded, and a kneeling priest in saffron clothes presses his palms together near the fire. A figure in white dhoti with a shawl stands at right, facing the deities. Fruit, flowers and brass vessels are scattered on the floor.2015-01-09A temple-style ritual hall with a fire pit of yellow bricks burning at the centre-front, surrounded by offering plates of fruit, flowers and brass vessels. A woman in orange robes kneels at the left edge, hands folded near the fire. Behind, a seated man in white and an orange-robed priest stand before golden thrones draped with marigold garlands. Three deity murtis adorned with garlands and silk sit on the thrones, with a kalasha and brass lamp in front. A figure in dark red robes stands near the centre. Golden thrones and a maroon velvet backdrop complete the setting.2015-01-09A ceremonial homa in a hall with a fire pit of yellow bricks in the foreground, where a small flame burns in a central fire. A kneeling man in orange clothes sits at left with hands folded. Behind the fire, a man in a red-and-brown robe sits on a gold throne-like seat, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a white head covering stands with his back to the camera. A seated figure in a red-and-orange garment is at centre. Two richly decorated deity murti sit at right on a gold-trimmed dais draped with brown fabric and garlanded with marigolds and red flowers, and another seated deity murti is on the left dais with orange-and-red garlands. Rose petals are scattered on the floor and brass vessels and plates sit near the fire.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09A photograph of a homa at a temple-style hall with a brick fire pit burning in the foreground. A man in orange robes sits cross-legged at left with hands folded in prayer. Behind, a priest in white dhoti and a cap stands before ornate gold thrones draped in marigold garlands and red cloth, where deity murti are seated. A second robed figure in saffron stands near the middle, and small offerings, fruit, flowers and kalasha vessels are arranged on the floor with rose petals scattered on a red rug. Gold-framed thrones and red velvet drapes complete the setting. Three to four physical people are visible.2015-01-09A temple-style puja hall with a yellow brick fire pit burning in the foreground. A man in orange robes kneels with hands joined at left, beside a second seated figure in orange on a red-and-gold throne. At centre, a priest in a white dhoti and sash holds a lit lamp before deity murtis dressed in colourful garlands, with a bare-chested priest in brown and an attendant in white nearby. Floral garlands drape golden thrones, and a maroon curtain hangs behind.2015-01-09A stage ritual in a hall with a maroon curtain and bright ceiling lights. A yellow brick fire pit holds a burning fire in front of three gold thrones. On the left, a seated figure in dark red robes and a seated figure in orange sit with hands folded near the fire. In the centre, a priest in a white dhoti and a bare-chested man in orange-brown cloth stand before the fire, while another seated person in red sits beside them. On the right, a large throne holds two deity murtis draped in garlands of marigolds and red-and-white flowers, with a deity murti in a garland on the centre throne. Flower petals, brass vessels, plates of offerings and a fan are scattered across the floor.2015-01-09A ritual homa at a stage-like hall with a sunken yellow brick fire pit burning in the foreground, flames rising near offerings of green leaves, fruit, and small brass bowls. A man in orange clothes kneels at the left with hands folded in prayer. Behind the fire, a man in a white dhoti and shawl stands facing away from the camera, with a lighter-robed attendant nearby. Three ornate thrones draped in red-and-orange flower garlands stand across the stage, with a deity murti adorned with jewellery and garlands seated on the right, and a decorated seat with gold ornaments and a bright garland at the centre. A dark maroon curtain and white ceiling lights frame the scene.2015-01-09A photograph of a temple-style ritual inside a hall with a bright white floor. Center stage, several gold-framed thrones are decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, and deity murtis sit on them, one at left with a crown. In front, a yellow brick fire pit holds a lit flame with offerings and brass vessels arranged around it. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti kneels at the lower left with hands folded in namaskar. Another man in an orange-brown cloth stands at center holding a ritual item, while a figure in a white dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera. A seated man in orange sits at far left on a red cushioned seat. Red flower petals and fruit lie scattered on the floor.2015-01-09A ceremonial homa is performed on a white stage before ornate golden thrones draped with marigold and rose garlands. A yellow brick fire pit holds a burning flame, with a small metal vessel and offerings in the foreground. A seated priest in orange-brown robes pours or tends the fire at the left, while a man in white dhoti and shawl with a red garland stands beside the central throne. Behind them, a deity murti adorned with garlands sits on a red-and-gold seat, and another decorated figure sits enthroned on the right. Several robed attendants in orange and white are present, with a dark maroon curtain behind the stage.2015-01-09A photograph of a ritual stage with a yellow brick fire pit (homa) burning with a bright flame at the centre-left. Several deity murti are seated on decorated thrones, draped in flower garlands of red, orange, yellow and purple, and framed by gold arches. On the far left a seated figure in a red-brown robe rests beside a golden lion-form throne. Standing near the fire, a man in a white dhoti and red garland holds a ritual item, while a man in an orange-brown robe with a shaved head performs an aarti-style offering at a decorated altar on the right. Brass vessels and red flower petals lie on the white floor.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09 +1 copies