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Indoor photo of a homa ritual in a shrine room with a backdrop of a forest scene and a large framed painting of a deity. A priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged before a square brick fire pit decorated with yellow and pink flowers, holding a ladle and offering. A woman in a white sari with teal blouse kneels nearby with hands folded in prayer. Behind them, a deity murti stands garlanded with marigolds on a raised platform, surrounded by rows of oil lamps, with brass lamp stands on either side. A figure in orange robes stands at the left edge, partially visible.

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A homa fire ritual in a hall with a painted backdrop of a tree and a shrine with a deity murti decorated with garlands. In front, a central fire burns on bricks, surrounded by fruit, flower offerings and a raised offering platform. A woman in a white dress with an orange shawl sits cross-legged with hands folded in prayer behind the fire, and another woman in white sits beside her. Seated devotees in the foreground include a man in a white shirt and women in patterned and yellow saris, with a microphone stand near the fire. No visible person clearly matches the a person appearance cues.2011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26October 05 20112011-10-05October 05 20112011-10-05October 26 20112011-10-26Devotional ritual in an indoor hall with a raised altar at the back. Three women sit on a mat in the foreground: one in a white sari with an orange border, hands pressed together in prayer; a woman in a white sari holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) over offerings; and a partially visible woman with a long braid and orange shawl at the left edge. A brass lamp with a flame stands on a white-cloth covered platform of fruit, coconuts, marigold petals and bowls. On the altar behind, a deity murti in orange and green garments and a garland sits on an orange cloth, with a large framed painting above. Brass vessels and flower-decorated trays are placed around the puja area.2011-10-26A homa fire ceremony in a plain room with white-painted brick fire pit burning with flames and offerings. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands bending over the fire, pouring or offering with a spoon-like vessel. Two seated devotees in front right, a man in a beige shirt and a woman in a teal top, sit with palms pressed together in prayer on white cloth. On a table behind is a framed portrait of a person in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace and flowers, flanked by brass oil lamps, bananas and a small basket of offerings. Brass plates with flowers and grains sit on the floor beside the fire pit.2009-10-10A photograph of a homa fire ceremony in a hall. A priest in white dhoti and shawl with orange-gold border sits cross-legged at left, hands joined in prayer, with a microphone stand beside him. A bright fire burns on a brick fire pit in the centre, surrounded by fruits, marigold garlands and offerings on tiered white-draped steps. A woman with hair in a bun sits at right in a dark patterned top, seen from behind. At the top, a deity murti decorated with a green garment and flower garlands sits on a wooden stand above coconuts and fruit. A small pink candle and a plate of food sit in the foreground.2011-10-26A homa or yagna at an indoor shrine hall. A brick fire pit burns with a tall flame and is decorated with marigold petals and red flowers. Two women in white sarees with gold borders and orange shawls sit on mats; the woman on the left has her palms pressed together in namaskar, and the woman in the centre tends the fire with a ladle-like tool and a bowl. Steps behind hold fruit offerings, coconuts, bananas, apples, oranges, a kalasha-style vessel and brass dishes. Above, a decorated deity murti stands on a wooden altar garlanded with flowers, with a painted mural on the wall.2011-10-26October 02 20112011-10-02October 02 20112011-10-02October 25 20062006-10-25