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Ritual scene in a large hall with a decorated raised dais at the back. A seated figure in red-and-saffron ceremonial clothing and a red headcloth sits on a gold-and-red throne under gold parasols, with a green leafy backdrop. On the left, several women in red and orange saris with flower garlands sit in a row on striped mats. In the centre, a square fire pit of yellow bricks stands among brass vessels, leaves, coconuts, flowers and plates of offerings. A bare-chested priest in saffron dhoti stands on the right holding a ritual implement, with other priests seated nearby. The scene reads as a yagna or chandi homa ceremony with darshan from the dais.

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A ceremonial puja hall with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped in red and garlanded with flowers, flanked by gold ceremonial parasols. A bald priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha-style neck garland, stands at right raising a ritual implement. Several women in red and orange saris with flower garlands sit in a row at left. Brass bowls, fruit, plantain leaves and a stacked yellow block structure with flowers occupy the floor, which is covered in striped cloth. Green foliage and a green-lit backdrop complete the setting.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA homa ritual in a covered hall decorated with white drapes and green foliage. A row of women in red and maroon saris, many wearing marigold garlands, sit on the left before a decorated deity murti with a golden crown and flower garlands. In the centre, a square fire pit built of yellow bricks holds offerings, with brass vessels, a kalasha and plates of fruit on striped mats around it. On the right, a shaved-headed priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and gold-beaded neckwear pours from a vessel, while a young man in white pours beside him. Behind them a golden peetha throne stands under a gold umbrella and a tree-like canopy, with a seated figure in saffron and a man in white nearby. Several people are visible, and the scene reads as a homa or yagna ritual.2015-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a Hindu homa ritual in a temple hall with a draped white ceiling and green lights. Six women in red and maroon saris and marigold garlands sit on a striped mat with hands folded in prayer, facing a yellow brick-shaped fire pit decorated with flowers and holding brass vessels and offerings. On the right, a man in a maroon dhoti and turban with a garland stands beside a gold-and-red ornate throne with a gold parasol, and a figure on the left at the edge of the frame holds his hands together in namaskar. Behind them stand decorated deity murtis draped in yellow and pink flower garlands and a golden parasol.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor ritual hall with a white draped ceiling and green-lit foliage backdrop. On a raised golden platform sits a man in red and gold robes with a red turban, seated on a red cushioned throne beneath a golden canopy and garlanded with flowers. Golden parasols stand on either side. In front, a row of women in red and orange saris with flower garlands sit cross-legged on a striped mat, with brass bowls and rose petals before them. A bald priest in orange-red dhoti and shawl stands at right holding a bell, while other priests in orange sit behind. A brick-like square of yellow offering blocks stands in the centre foreground beside brass plates, kalasha-style vessels and banana leaves, indicating a homa-style ritual setting.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +3 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copies