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A homa fire ritual at night in a decorated shrine room. A long-haired man in a red-maroon wrap and a gold necklace sits on a wicker chair at left, holding a silver aarti plate with a lit flame toward a fire pit. Beside him, a shaved-headed young man in an orange-saffron robe and a silver-bead mala sits with a white tilak on his forehead, watching the fire. A large flame rises from the brick-lined fire pit in the foreground, and a standing electric fan sits behind the seated figure. Red drapery, hanging tinsel and a floral arrangement decorate the background. The long-haired figure's appearance is consistent with the page's description, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role.

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A seated woman in a red garment with a gold necklace and pendant holds a brass tray with a lit flame over yellow cloth and red flowers during a ritual. Beside her, a young man in saffron robes with a white tilak and a white bead mala sits near a metal bowl and a long wooden stick. Another person in orange robes sits at left with their back to the camera. Behind them are a red draped backdrop, a stand fan, a potted plant with feathery flowers, blue beads and a peacock-feather decoration.2006-10-21September 30 20062006-09-30A fire ritual at night in a decorated hall. At centre, a man with long dark hair and a white halo-like disc behind his head sits on a carved wooden chair, wearing a red robe, a gold-and-red beaded necklace and a shoulder-bare drape. He holds a long wooden stick over a silver bowl. To the left, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style cord holds a leafy stalk and sits before a silver vessel with a coconut and leaves. To the right, a man in orange with a white bead mala sits beside a bright brick fire pit. Behind them hang red and green fabric, strings of beads, garlands and potted flowers. Silver bowls of offerings sit on the floor. This appears to be a homa (fire ritual) with a seated figure offering into the flames.2006-10-21A night-time outdoor homa ceremony under a tent canopy. A man with long swept-back dark hair, orange robes, a gold-bead necklace and a tilak on his forehead sits on an orange cushion, holding a long ladle-like offering spoon over a fire, with flames and a yellow offering visible near the fire pit. Beside him a younger priest in orange robes and a gold-bead garland sits with a brass vessel and bowls in front of him. A microphone stands nearby, and a raised platform is decorated with flower garlands, fruits, and a kalasha with marigold garlands at the right edge. Colourful painted pillars and a green curtain frame the background.2010-02-12A photograph of a night ritual. A person with long dark hair and a wide white ring-shaped headpiece sits in a red robe with a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, holding a wooden tray with a yellow cloth bundle, red flower and a lit flame. Beside them a second person in an orange robe and silver beaded necklace sits with eyes closed, near a silver bowl and a palm leaf. Behind them hangs red and dark draped fabric with flowers and a potted plant, and smoke rises in the dim light. The scene suggests a homa fire offering. a person cues: long swept-back hair and ornate gold necklace on the figure in red, presented as the central officiant; identity uncertain, so unsure.2006-10-21Night outdoor ceremony at a homa fire pit on a white-draped stage, with a fire burning on an orange-yellow brick altar. Two priests in orange robes sit behind it: the left one, bald with glasses, has palms pressed together in namaste; the right one, with long swept-back dark hair, a red-and-white forehead mark and a microphone before him, has hands folded in prayer and wears orange clothing with a rudraksha mala. Offerings of fruit, flowers, brass vessels and a flower-garlanded basket sit around the altar, and a seated audience fills the background. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robes, rudraksha mala, seated at the homa as the speaker).2010-02-12Two young priests in orange and saffron robes sit on a white floor performing a homa at a fire pit built of yellow-painted bricks. The priest on the left, with a shaved head, wears a rudraksha mala and sits with palms resting on his knees near a microphone stand. The priest in the centre, with a white forehead mark, holds a long metal ladle over the bowl and flames. Brass pots, oil lamps, a kalasha wrapped with white garland, and a silver vessel with a spout sit in front. Behind them is a turquoise wall with pink and yellow temple-style decorations and a gold deity murti at the upper left. A fan stands in the background.2013-05-28Night photograph of a homa fire ritual at a temple-style shrine. A man with long swept-back dark hair and a rust-red robe, seated at left, extends a long stick toward a large flame rising from a brick fire pit. Beside him a second man with a shaved head and white forehead markings wears an orange-saffron garment and multiple beaded necklaces and bracelets, holding a metal bowl. Behind them stands a red and gold draped altar with a deity murti, a garland of yellow flowers, and a circular om emblem. Potted plants, a peacock-feather fan and a brass lamp stand nearby. The first man has distinctive long hair and a rust robe, with the page noting the event; the appearance cues are mixed, so the identity is uncertain.2006-10-21A photograph of a homa fire ritual. A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits behind a flaming fire pit, eyes lowered, with a red bindi on his forehead. He wears a deep red-maroon shawl over his bare shoulder and a long gold bead necklace. Bright orange flames rise from the pit in the foreground, with blurred orange-robed figures at the left and right edges of the frame and a red curtain behind him.2006-10-21A homa fire ritual in a decorated temple room at night. A person in a red garment with gold necklaces sits on the left, holding a small lamp or ladle over the flame, with a loose wrap across the shoulder and long hair. Three devotees in orange-saffron robes sit cross-legged behind the fire pit, one with hands folded in prayer. The square pit is built of white bricks, with a bright orange fire burning in the centre and brass vessels and bowls nearby. Behind it stands a deity murti of Kali with blue skin, a gold crown and gold-embellished garments, holding raised implements, surrounded by potted plants, marigold garlands and red and purple drapes. A brass lamp stand with marigold garlands rises on the right, and a ceiling fan and a yellow door are visible on the left.2006-10-21Night-time ritual photograph under a white tent canopy at an outdoor puja site. A man with long dark hair, sandalwood-paste markings and a red bindi wears saffron-orange robes and a long gold-bead necklace, seated cross-legged and holding a round brass plate with both hands. A second seated man in orange robes with a similar necklace sits behind a low yellow-brick altar holding a small silver vessel. Fruit, bananas, incense sticks, flower-garlanded pots and marigold petals fill the foreground, with colourful striped and floral hangings on poles behind.2010-02-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes performs a homa at a brick fire pit, holding a long metal ladle-like implement with a flame rising from it. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold chain. Beside him, a younger man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits attentively. Offerings are laid out on the left: sliced fruits, apples, a pineapple, lemons, a silver bowl, and flower garlands. Pink flower petals are scattered over the bricks. Behind them, seated devotees in orange, yellow and white clothing watch, and a figure in white moves in the background. A brass lamp stands on the right beside a dark curtain. The scene is a photograph of a fire ritual indoors. Two people are prominent in the foreground, with more visible behind them. The a person cues include saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on the seated figure performing the fire offering.2009-06-09