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A large fire burns atop a tiered structure of yellow-painted bricks scattered with red flower petals, a homa or yagna fire pit. Two shirtless men in orange cloth and rudraksha malas tend the flames, one in an orange turban and one with long hair bound up. Behind them, women in orange saris and red bindis stand near the fire. Foreground tables hold steel plates of grains, pulses, seeds, dried fruits, powdered substances, marigolds and rose petals as offerings, with a stone mortar and pestle. A crowd of onlookers in white and orange is visible in the background, and a bamboo scaffold stands at left.

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December 28 20172017-12-28A large outdoor homa fire blazes on a stepped platform of yellow-painted bricks scattered with red and pink flower petals, with burning logs at the top. In the foreground, plates and mounds of coloured powders in yellow, red, white and orange sit beside bowls of dried herbs, roots and grains, used as offerings. Behind the fire, a tripod of tall metal poles frames the scene. A large crowd of mostly women in white, red and blue clothing, some wearing rudraksha malas, sits or stands under a canopy and watches the ritual. A man in a light robe stands near the tripod, and a video camera on a stand is visible at left. The setting appears to be an open-air ritual ground in daylight.2017-12-28A large fire burns on a tiered altar of yellow bricks sprinkled with red flower petals, with logs fed into tall orange flames. In the foreground are pyramids of colored powders and spices in white, yellow and red, plus a dish of dried plant material. Behind the fire, a crowd of seated devotees watches, several women in dark and red clothing, and a man in white raises a camera on a tripod. A brass kalasha-style vessel stands among the flames.2017-12-28Outdoor homa or fire ritual with a large fire burning on a stacked brick altar of yellow-orange bricks decorated with red flower petals. Plates of grains, pulses, seeds, nuts and herbs in front, with orange marigolds and purple flowers at the left, a stone mortar and pestle on the altar. Behind, a crowd of devotees sits in orange and white clothing, with a man in an orange shawl and a photographer with a camera in the middle. Smoke rises from the fire.2017-12-28Night homa ritual at an outdoor fire altar with a white tiered platform. A bald man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at right, extending a long ladle-like stick toward a bright flame rising from the fire pit. Several men in white dhotis and shawls sit around the altar, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, and one wears a tilak. Behind them a woman in orange and red sits on an ornate gold-trimmed red throne, and a smoky haze fills the air. Trays of food, rice, vegetables, prawns and bowls of offerings are arranged in front, with a brass plate and kalasha-style vessels, and a crowd of devotees watches from the dark background.2010-11-05 +1 copiesNight outdoor fire ritual beside a brick-lined fire pit with a tall bright flame. A woman in orange-red robes and a long beaded rudraksha mala sits cross-legged before the fire, holding a small metal vessel with offerings. Nearby, a man in a red shawl sits with hands folded, and other seated devotees in white and orange cloth surround the area. Plates of flower petals, bowls of offerings and a brass pot lie on the ground. Behind the fire, a small framed deity murti sits on a wooden stool. Standing figures in white dhotis are visible in the background, and a cardboard box sits near the back.2005-05-24August 25 20172017-08-25December 28 20172017-12-28August 25 20172017-08-25Outdoor ritual at a tented pavilion with a flower-decorated floor. In the foreground, a figure in orange robes with a patterned headband sits before a floral mandala of yellow and white flowers with red petals, small metal figurines, and a pot-laden altar. Two pots with mango leaves and garlands sit on the mat, with bananas, a brass oil lamp burning, and plates of offerings. Behind, a seated figure in a red-and-gold garment is in the centre of a pavilion, with a canopy above and rows of standing devotees in orange and blue robes with palms joined. Fire lamp and kolam designs decorate the ground.2018-01-14August 09 20152015-08-09November 20 20132013-11-20