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Night-time homa ritual under a decorated tent with orange, red and green fabric and banana leaves. A standing priest in orange dhoti and shawl holds a brass tray of offerings, while a second priest in orange cloth with a rudraksha mala looks on and a third kneels in the foreground beside a brass pot of dried offerings. A bright fire burns in a yellow fire pit in front of a deity murti in a silver arch backdrop, with garlands, brass lamps, a bowl of flowers, fruits and banana leaves arranged on the floor. The scene shows a chandi homa style fire ritual.

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October 18 20122012-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor night ritual homa at a temple-style stage. A barefoot priest in an orange-brown dhoti and draped shawl, with a gold waist sash, pours offerings from a golden vessel into a fire on a yellow square fire pit. Behind the fire, a deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms and a red and gold backdrop sits on a decorated altar, flanked by garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha. Banana leaves and red drapes frame the scene, and a bronze bowl sits near the fire.2012-10-17Night homa at an outdoor ritual site under a striped canopy and strings of green leaves. A standing man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a gold waist chain and beaded necklaces, holds a brass tray of offerings toward a large fire pit with a bright flame. Seated devotees in orange robes and rudraksha malas attend nearby; one kneels beside a brass vessel. Banana plants, a brass kalasha-style lamp, marigold garlands, a microphone and a row of small silver figures complete the scene.2012-10-17October 19 20122012-10-19 +1 copiesApril 23 20122012-04-23October 16 20122012-10-16Photo 11725966 +1 copiesOctober 11 20132013-10-11A night ritual on a raised platform beside a fire pit (homa/yagna) with burning flames. A standing man at left wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a white headband, a red-and-gold beaded necklace, gold armlets and a gold waist belt. Behind him, two women in saffron and red saris sit near the fire, and a man in white dhoti attends to offerings. At right, a large decorated deity murti of a multi-armed goddess stands on a lion, framed by a white lace-like arch, with brass oil lamps (lamps) and flower garlands nearby. A microphone stands at the front of the fire pit. a person: the standing man at left has a saffron-orange garment, a headband and a gold necklace.2012-10-16A photograph of a homa ritual inside a decorated temple shrine at night. A fire burns in a stone fire pit in the foreground, beside a wrapped offering bundle decorated with red and gold cloth and white flowers. Behind it, a deity murti stands in a golden shrine lined with colourful garlands, yellow and pink flowers and kalasha pots. On the left, a bare-chested man in a yellow turban and white dhoti holds a tray with a red cloth. Beside him, another priest in white stands near a red cloth and palm leaf decorations. On the right, a bare-chested man in a white turban and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together in anjali. A seated figure in a red turban and white and red garlanded robes sits on an ornate golden throne at the right edge, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible on the standing priest. Several people are visible in the scene.October 16 20122012-10-16Night-time ritual at a Chandi Homa set up under a temporary shelter. Three men in white dhotis stand before a square fire pit, one with palms joined in prayer. A man with a turban-like white cloth and white dress joins palms, while a man in white and gold beads holds a brass tray. A fourth man in white sits at the right edge wearing gold beads. Behind the fire pit are a large deity murti with silver ornaments and a figure with a crown and garlands, plus a small image with garlands. Strings of lights, hanging green leaves, and triangular bunting decorate the space, and flowers are scattered around the pit.2010-10-16 +1 copies