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A smoky, dimly lit ritual hall during a homa. In the foreground, a silhouetted officiant in the dark extends an arm toward a brick fire pit where a small flame burns, holding a ladle or offering item. Behind the smoke, a seated figure sits cross-legged on a tiger-print cloth draped over a gilded throne-like chair with ornate gold carving. The seated man wears an orange-red dhoti and shawl with a leopard-print wrap, layered gold beaded necklaces, a red bindi and long dark hair; his eyes are closed in meditation. A small brass bowl sits near the fire pit and a bright fire glows in the background. a person is shown in appearance-based cues: the long hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron-orange clothing. The page does not confirm his presence, so this is an appearance-based label only.

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