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A homa fire ritual in a decorated temple-like hall. In the foreground, a young priest with dreadlocks under an orange turban and an orange robe, wearing a rudraksha mala and bead bracelets, feeds offerings into a small burning fire pit ringed with yellow marigold garlands and petals. A brass bowl stands at his left and brass oil lamps appear on the right. Behind him, a seated figure in a red-orange robe and a heavy gold necklace, with a white tilak, sits on an ornate silver throne framed by a large arch of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. Two people are visible: the priest and the seated figure, with a third person partly hidden behind the priest.

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A ritual scene in an indoor hall with a fire pit of flames set in a marigold-ringed bowl in the foreground. A man in a red-orange dhoti and a white and yellow flower garland holds his hand up to his forehead while a second man in orange cloth with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands behind a silver tray. At right, a deity murti is dressed in orange cloth, jewelled silver ornaments and a crown, framed by a tall yellow, red and white flower garland. Behind them is a gold-framed throne with a tiger-skin cushion, and a brass oil lamp is lit beside it. Flowers are arranged on trays at left.2017-06-10A photograph of a ritual inside an indoor hall at a temple setting. A bearded man in a long saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with a thick white and red marigold garland around his neck and a gold chain, stands barefoot before a bright open fire in a flat brass-rimmed tray of marigold petals, while another hand holds a plate. Beside him a younger attendant in orange cloth and a beaded necklace stands near a copper vessel. To the right, a decorated deity murti is draped in red, yellow and white flower garlands and a gold-embroidered cloth, seated on a silver pedestal. Behind them a large gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin cover, and a brass oil lamp stand before a green backdrop. Small floral offerings sit on trays at left.2017-06-10Photograph of a ritual at an outdoor temple setting with dark foliage behind. A young attendant in an orange turban and orange wrap, bare-chested and wearing a rudraksha mala and silver chain, stands at left with palms pressed together in prayer. Seated on an ornate silver throne studded with red and green gems, with tiger-striped cushions, a man in a maroon-red robe wears a long yellow and pink flower garland and gold necklaces, holding a silver bowl and pouring or sprinkling from it. A silver elephant-shaped figure and a brass oil lamp with a lit flame stand in the foreground.2017-09-21 +1 copiesJune 10 20172017-06-10A ritual puja in a decorated hall with a golden throne draped in a tiger-skin cloth behind it. A man in a rust-red robe and white garland holds a lit camphor flame over a brass lamp while an attendant in saffron-orange dhoti, bare-chested with a white garland and tilak, holds a brass plate. To the right, a deity murti in a golden-orange garment and flower garlands sits on a silver seat, surrounded by yellow and red floral arrangements. A large silver tray of red and pink petals lies in the foreground, with a brass lamp on a stand behind.2017-06-10June 10 20172017-06-10A temple puja inside a bright room with a golden throne and a red seat draped with a tiger-print cloth. A bearded man in a rust-red robe and white flower garland holds a lit oil lamp in front of a decorated deity murti dressed in gold and silver garments. Beside him, a younger attendant in an orange dhoti and rudraksha-style necklace holds a brass tray and bell. Marigold and rose offerings fill a platter in front, and the murti is framed by yellow, red and white flower garlands. A green-and-white banner of hills and a ceiling fan are visible in the background. Two people are physically present.2017-06-10August 25 20172017-08-25A photograph of a homa fire ritual. A man with long dark hair, white tilak and beard sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-orange robe, layered gold necklaces and a gold waist belt, holding a flower-tipped stick. In front, a shirtless priest in white dhoti and orange-yellow turban feeds offerings into a fire pit built of yellow bricks, with a metal bowl and flower petals around it. Colourful striped mats cover the floor and red bags sit against a brick wall. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by his long swept hair, ornate gold jewellery and rust-orange robe; he is in_person and the priest is a ritual officiant.2017-03-16June 10 20172017-06-10A seated man with long swept-back dark hair and a full beard sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-brown draped robe, layered gold necklaces, a gold waist belt, red armlets and a white-and-red forehead mark. He holds a flower-decorated ceremonial staff in one hand. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and a yellow turban tends a homa fire burning in a brick fire pit on striped mats, with a ladle and offering bowl beside it. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with long hair, gold necklaces and rust robe; he is in the scene as a presiding figure at the fire ritual. Two people visible in the scene.2017-03-16Indoor ritual scene in a hall with a golden throne backdrop and a mountain painting. A bearded man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, with a white flower garland, stands barefoot with palms pressed together in prayer beside a fire pit with flames and orange-and-red flower offerings. Beside him, a younger figure in an orange robe, bare-chested with beads and a gold chain, holds his hands in namaste near a trident. Right, a richly decorated deity murti in a yellow and red garland with a gold crown and ornaments sits in front of a brass oil lamp and a red velvet seat with a tiger skin. Floor marigold petals and a gold ornate peetha complete the setting.2017-06-10