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A homa fire ritual in a marigold-decorated pavilion. A fire pit lined with marigold and jasmine garlands sits at center, with brass vessels, plates of offerings and a pile of wood nearby. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at left, one pouring from a steel plate toward the fire. At right, a saffron-robed man with a shawl presses palms together in prayer, and a man in white and orange stands beside him. A framed portrait garlanded with orange flowers sits on a table at upper left, beside fruit offerings. Hanging marigold and white flower strings cover the ceiling, and a pedestal fan stands at right.

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A homa fire ritual inside a marigold-decorated pavilion with orange and white flower garlands draped overhead. A fire burns in a raised square fire pit bordered with orange and white flowers, with offerings, brass vessels, fruits and a tray of lamps on the altar. Three men in saffron-orange robes perform the ritual: one on the left pours an offering with a metal dish toward the flames while another in orange stands beside him, and a third on the right stands with hands joined in prayer. A man in white stands behind them. A framed portrait garlanded with flowers sits on a side table at left, and a fan stands at right. The swami figures' appearance does not clearly establish any particular identity.2009-01-12A homa fire ceremony in a pavilion decorated with orange and white marigold garlands and flower-draped pillars. A circular fire pit is ringed with a band of orange and white marigolds, with a flame rising at the far end. Two men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand at the left, one holding offerings toward the flame. A third man in orange stands at right with hands folded in prayer. Brass vessels, fruit, flowers and plates of offerings are arranged on a white-draped table, and a pedestal fan and microphone stand are visible at right. Several other people in white and orange sit in the background.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A homa fire ritual inside a decorated temple hall. A fire pit lined with orange and white marigold garlands burns brightly in the foreground. Two people in orange-red robes kneel at the pit, one holding a brass plate of flame and the other pouring or offering items. At right, a standing figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a wooden tray. Behind them are rows of brass pots, banana-leaf offerings and small clay lamps, with floral garlands hanging from the ceiling and a framed portrait on the wall.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Photograph of a yagna ritual inside a decorated pavilion draped with orange and marigold garlands. A fire pit ringed with marigold garlands and pink flower petals sits in the foreground, its interior holding a dark ash-filled bed. Behind it, a long table displays many brass kalasha pots topped with mango leaves and coconuts, with metal vessels and a ladle nearby. A figure in an orange robe and rudraksha mala, with long hair, stands at the fire pit holding a bowl of pink petals, while another orange-robed person with hands folded in namaste stands to the left. A man in white clothes stands behind them, and a seated person in a red-and-gold garment is at the lower left. A printed portrait on the back wall is decorated with garlands.2009-01-12Photograph of a temple-side ritual at night inside a marigold-decorated pandal. In the foreground, a man in orange robes with long dark hair stands with hands joined in prayer before a round fire pit (homa kund) with a white rim lined with marigold garlands. Beside him, a younger man in orange cloth holds a brass tray of flower petals, and a kneeling attendant in a red-and-gold cloth sits at the left edge. Several more men in orange and white dhotis stand behind. On a white-draped table at right are rows of decorated coconuts and offerings, and a framed portrait with a garland hangs above. Strings of lights and floral canopies frame the scene, with smoke rising from the fire.2009-01-12A homa or yagna at an open ritual pavilion decorated with marigold and white flower garlands hanging overhead. In the foreground a square fire pit is lined with orange and white flower garlands, with a flame rising from it. A standing man in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange upper cloth holds a lit lamp or fire vessel aloft toward the sacrificial fire. Behind him, two men in white dhotis and shirts stand near the ritual area, and a few more figures are visible in the background. A long table on the left holds rows of banana-leaf offerings and fruit, with a framed portrait draped in garlands on the left, and brass pots and plates of food are arranged on the floor. A sign in the background reads Sri Sailappan Yagam.2009-01-12