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A homa ritual in a red-draped temple tent with smoke rising from a brass fire pit at centre. A standing man on the left in brown robes with hair piled high and a long beaded mala holds his hands in anjali. Behind the fire, several priests in white dhotis, orange and saffron cloths stand or kneel, hands folded, and a bare-chested man in orange sits near marigold garlands. At right, a decorated throne-like seat is adorned with marigold garlands and a brass kalasha. Brass vessels, fruit and flower offerings sit on the red floor, and a painted deity backdrop with figures stands at upper left.

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Ritual homa scene in a red-draped hall with orange floor cloth. A man in the foreground, seen from behind, stands with palms joined in namaskar, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and a wrapped sash, with a long rudraksha-style mala and a purple cloth on his head. Beside a smoking fire pit, a priest in white dhoti and white shawl holds an offering tray, and another in an orange-red dhoti and sash stands with hands folded. A third man in white and yellow robes sits behind the fire. Brass vessels, marigold garlands, fruit and flower trays surround the altar, and a golden throne-style seat sits to the left.2018-01-31A photograph of a homa or yagna ceremony on a red-draped stage with a red floor covering. In the foreground at left, a figure with long dark hair coiled up, wearing a rust-brown wrap and dark shawl, stands with palms pressed together in prayer. Behind a smoking ceremonial fire pit, several priests sit and stand in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls, one holding an object near his chest. Marigold garlands and flower offerings lie around a brass kalasha-style pot and the fire pit, and a golden throne-like seat stands at right. Multiple small figures and images, possibly deity murtis, appear in a decorated backdrop at upper left.2018-01-31Night outdoor ritual under a red and gold canopy on a red carpet. At left, a priest in white dhoti and a pink-and-yellow headpiece sits behind a brass-edged stone platform with a bowl and offerings, while other priests in white assist beside him. At centre, a deity murti with a gold arch and marigold garlands sits on an orange-draped table, with fruit trays, flowers and a kalasha nearby. At right, a bare-chested man with long dreadlocks, rudraksha beads, a rust-brown shawl and dhoti stands with palms joined in namaskar, with bangles on his wrist. Other people in saffron and orange robes stand in the background.2018-01-31 +1 copiesNight ritual under a red canopy with red drapes. On the right, a bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha beads, and an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands barefoot with palms pressed together in namaskar. On the left, a priest in white with a saffron-coloured headpiece and sandalwood markings sits behind a stone-based altar, holding a ladle over a vessel, with two assistants in orange-yellow beside him. The altar holds flower-decked brass vessels, bananas, fruit, and a floral garland, with a golden arch behind it. Marigold garlands and flower petals lie on the red mat floor. Attendants stand in the background.2018-01-31A ritual abhishekam scene in a red-draped tent. At the centre, a priest in a white dhoti with a yellow sash kneels beside a rectangular stone basin filled with liquid, pouring offerings with a small vessel. Nearby, a bare-chested priest in white stands with folded hands, and two men in white dhotis with saffron shawls hold microphones and chant. A figure at left wears a brown-and-tiger-striped garment with bare arms and wrists adorned with bracelets, standing with hands folded in namaskar. Brass plates of fruit, flowers, coconuts and oil lamps sit on the floor, and a marigold-garlanded altar draped in gold cloth stands at right. Behind them, a wall of small deity figures decorated with garlands is visible, and a few women in red saris stand near the back.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31Night-time homa ritual under a red canopy with gold-trimmed valance and red draped walls. A fire pit with burning flame sits on a red floor, surrounded by brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings. A priest in white dhoti and red shawl bends over the fire, while a man in an orange-yellow turban and rudraksha mala sits at left by a red cushioned seat. Several people in white or orange-saffron robes sit and stand behind. On the right, a standing figure with long dreadlocks wears a brown-maroon wrap and rudraksha beads, facing the fire with bare shoulders. Another saffron-clad man operates a video camera at right. A flower-decorated arch and a garlanded altar stand in the background.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31Night-time outdoor ritual under a red and gold canopy with a blue lotus medallion. In the foreground a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a shaved head stands at left, while a seated priest in white assists beside a stone platform or altar strewn with flower petals, fruit, bowls and offerings. On the right a standing man with a dark turban, bare-chested with a brown-and-black striped waist cloth and beaded necklaces, holds his palms joined in prayer. Behind them saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees stand near a decorated deity murti with flower garlands on a red-draped table, a kalasha-style brass vessel, and street lights in the background.2018-01-31