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A homa fire ritual in an ashram hall. A long-haired figure in orange-saffron cloth sits on a leopard-print mat at the left, gesturing with raised hands and a rudraksha mala, with a gold necklace and bangles visible. Beside them, dozens of women in red and orange saris with yellow borders and rudraksha malas sit in rows, some holding offerings. In front, a square fire pit blazes with a flame, flanked by a brass kalasha, small lamps and plates of offerings on a white ritual cloth. Men in white stand in the background, and colourful lights glow at the top right. Physical people visible: well over twenty.

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Photograph of a homa at a fire pit, with a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and gold necklaces seated on a leopard-print cushion at left, reading from an open booklet. Around the square fire pit, rows of women and girls in orange and saffron saris with gold borders, rudraksha malas and vibhuti or kumkum on their foreheads sit with hands joined or holding ritual items. Brass vessels, oil lamps and small plates of offerings lie on a white ledge beside the flames. Men in white and devotees stand in the background under a patterned ceiling.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A night homa at a square fire pit with flames and burning wood at the centre of the frame. A figure with long swept-back hair, wearing saffron clothing, ornate gold-and-beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas, sits cross-legged on a raised ornate silver seat and reads from a small book; the figure's appearance has several cues, so this is a probable Swamiji. Around the fire, shaved-headed priests in orange shawls and women in orange and red saris with gold borders sit in rows and hold ritual items; a row of women in saffron-orange saris stands behind with hands folded, under multicoloured string lights. Offerings and brass vessels line the fire pit's edge. Several dozen people are visible in the background.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A night-time homa at an outdoor ashram courtyard, with smoke rising from a square fire pit lined with white tiles and brass vessels, puja items and offerings around its edge. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe, a long ceremonial garland and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on a low gold-legged seat behind the fire pit with one hand raised in blessing. Surrounding devotees in saffron and orange robes and red blouses sit cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer, and a standing man in white robes stands at the back. A pedestal fan and string lights are visible in the background.2013-03-10Photo of a fire ritual with a square brick homa pit at lower centre, flames rising and smoke drifting, with offerings and small bowls around its edge. Around it sit many shaven-headed sannyasis in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala necklaces, many with white tilak marks, some with hands raised or in offering gestures. On the right, a woman in orange robes and ornate gold necklaces sits beside an ornate silver-framed shrine, holding a small book and a flower. Devotees in red and orange saris and bangles, with hands extended toward the fire, fill the foreground, and a large crowd of people in white stands behind. a person (saffron robe, long dark hair, ornate gold necklaces) is seated at the right; the figure is shown in the right foreground with saffron clothing and gold jewellery as a satsang-style ritual gathering takes place.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Night homa at an outdoor ritual space. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, multiple rudraksha and gold-bead malas and a long gold necklace, sits cross-legged on a raised ornate gold-framed seat behind a square fire pit with rising smoke. Around the fire, seated devotees in saffron and orange robes with gold borders, many with shaved heads and malas, face the seat, with women in red and orange saris at the right. Brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and offerings rest on the fire pit's edge; a standing fan and string lights appear in the background. Around 40 to 50 people are visible.2013-03-10A photograph of a homa fire ritual at night. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate chair with a leopard-print cushion and holds an open book. In front of him a large square fire pit blazes, with metal bowls of yellow and red powders, leaves, and ritual implements arranged on the stone ledge. Around the fire sit about a dozen women in orange and red saris with yellow borders and beaded necklaces, some holding offerings. Their presence suggests a fire ceremony led by a person in saffron, seated in a place of honour. Other devotees sit in the foreground.2013-03-10A night outdoor homa at a KAILASA ashram during a satsang. A central figure seated on a silver-backed wooden throne with gold legs wears saffron robes, a long rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces, with long swept-back hair. Before a square fire pit with burning wood, seated disciples in orange and saffron robes with gold borders, many with shaved heads and malas, sit in rows and hold offerings; women in red-and-gold saris and malas sit nearby. A woman in an orange sari stands at the upper right, and string lights hang overhead. Brass vessels, a plate of offerings and sticks of wood lie around the fire pit.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10