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A photograph of a fire ritual at a temple. A young man with a shaved head, wearing orange-saffron robes, sits at the left and feeds offerings into a large metal homa vessel filled with burning embers. Behind him stands a decorated deity murti with garlands and flower adornments, and a red-clad attendant is visible at the right edge. Brass lamps and offering plates sit on the floor near the fire, which is the centre of the scene.

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A young shaved-headed man in orange-saffron robes performs a fire ritual at an open homa pit in front of a richly painted temple shrine. He leans forward over the ceremonial fire, hands extended toward a brass vessel and offerings, while colourful deity murti figures and painted decorations fill the background. A devotee in white stands behind him at the shrine.January 11 2001 - Day 3 of Chandi Homa in Kavunthapadi2001-01-11A photograph of a Chandi homa fire ritual at a temple. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged before a smoking fire pit, pouring offerings or ghee with a ladle. Smoke rises across the frame. To the right stands a decorated altar with a large painted deity murti, a red-and-gold backdrop, and rows of lit oil lamps and small brass offerings arranged on tiers. A second person in white ritual clothing sits near the fire. The setting appears to be a temple hall.January 09 and 10 2001 - Day 1 and 2 of Chandi Homa in KavunthapadiA photograph of a homa fire ritual in a temple setting. In the foreground a round fire pit with a bright flame sits on a blue-and-white decorated base, with offerings and a brass vessel nearby. Behind it a man in a red-orange garment and orange turban performs the ritual, his hands extended over the fire. Several people in white dhotis and shirts stand in the background, with a light-coloured wall and an ornate shrine area behind them. A pile of flower garlands and offerings lies beside the fire.January 09 and 10 2001 - Day 1 and 2 of Chandi Homa in KavunthapadiA shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes pours liquid from a metal vessel into a large brass or bronze pot during an abhishekam at a temple shrine. Behind him stands a decorated deity murti adorned with garlands and flower decorations in pink and red tones, and a white-clad attendant stands near the back wall. The setting appears to be a South Indian temple ritual.January 09 and 10 2001 - Day 1 and 2 of Chandi Homa in KavunthapadiA photograph of a fire ritual inside a temple hall. A young man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron garment sits cross-legged at a homa fire, holding a white cloth or wrap and facing the flames. A brass or copper kalasha and ornate offerings sit on a low platform, and a large deity murti decorated with garlands stands in the background at right. A second man in white clothing sits behind him. Visible setting suggests a homa or yagna in a Hindu temple.January 09 and 10 2001 - Day 1 and 2 of Chandi Homa in KavunthapadiJanuary 09 and 10 2001 - Day 1 and 2 of Chandi Homa in KavunthapadiA photograph of a Chandi homa fire ritual at an outdoor temple setting. A young man with long dark hair, wearing saffron/orange clothing, sits on the left before a fire pit with visible flames and offerings. Behind him, a row of standing men in white dhotis and shirts watch, one in a light shirt with folded hands. On the right, a decorated altar with floral garlands and a painted deity murti is set up under a red-and-gold canopy. Probable Swamiji seated at the homa, described by saffron clothing, long hair and the ritual role.