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A photograph of a homa ritual at an indoor temple-style setting with white draped backdrop. A man on the left with a saffron-red turban, bare upper torso and red-orange dhoti with gold border pours liquid from a silver vessel over an ornate stone-like shrine holding a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands. To the right, a gilded throne-like peetha holds a deity murti in gold and red adornment with garlands and a red cloth draped below. A fire pit with flames stands in front, flanked by silver trays, brass lamps and a plate of offerings, with rose petals scattered on the floor.

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October 22 20152015-10-22October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa at a temple-like hall with white draped backdrop. A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange-red dhoti wrap with a bare upper body pours an offering from a silver vessel into a fire pit lined with yellow tiles and burning flames. Behind him stand two decorated deity murtis: on the left a figure in red and gold with yellow-orange garlands, flanked by lion carvings on a pedestal, and on the right a seated murti under a golden canopy and gold throne, wearing garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a red cloth below. Brass lamps, silver trays of offerings and scattered rose petals surround the fire. A rudraksha mala is visible around the man's neck.2015-10-22 +1 copiesJuly 20 20152015-07-20A photo of a homa fire ritual in a temple-like hall. A man in rust-orange robes with gold borders and an orange turban bends over a yellow-tiled fire pit, adding offerings to the flames, with a rudraksha mala hanging from his neck. Behind the fire, a decorated deity murti stands on a painted plinth flanked by small lion figures, and a gold-framed throne holds a garlanded deity murti draped in marigold garlands on a red cloth. Triangular orange-and-yellow banners with red emblems stand on either side, and brass lamps, flower-strewn trays and offering plates surround the altar.2015-10-22A night ritual photograph in a temple courtyard. A man in an orange-red dhoti and matching shawl with a red-orange turban stands at left, holding a large silver-tone ritual implement overhead toward a decorated deity murti. Beside him, two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders hold a small metal vessel and a pot. The deity murti is draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands and a purple cloth, set before a gold arched backdrop. In front, a lit fire pit with a bright flame sits on a gold platform flanked by brass oil lamps, bowls and offerings. Four people are visible.2015-11-18A photograph of a homa at an altar. A man in a rust-red turban and matching rust-red wrap with gold-yellow borders bends over a yellow-tiled fire pit, stirring or offering into a flame while holding a small metal vessel. Behind the fire, a tall deity murti is garlanded with yellow marigolds and stands on a multi-tiered pedestal with lion figures and a kalasha. To the right, a gilded throne with a red cloth holds a decorated murti draped in yellow and orange garlands. Brass lamps, offerings of fruit and coconut, and scattered flower petals lie on the floor. Orange triangular banners hang on the sides.2015-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 19 20152015-10-19October 22 20152015-10-22October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesJanuary 09 20152015-01-09November 25 20142014-11-25