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A night-time homa at a fire pit in front of a decorated deity murti. A seated priest in an orange-saffron robe and a red-orange turban holds a long ladle over a bright flame, with white ash lines on his arms and chest and a rudraksha bead bracelet on one wrist. Behind him stands a tall temple structure covered in red, yellow and white flower garlands and gold ornaments, with a lotus-shaped base and brass lamps. A purple cloth covers a platform, and a silver bowl of offerings sits by the fire pit. A large gold-and-red decorated ceremonial umbrella stands at the left edge.

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A seated priest in an orange saffron dhoti and matching orange turban with gold border performs a ritual at a shrine. He wears a beaded bracelet and white vertical tilak marks on his arm and chest, and holds a ladle-like spoon over a small vessel of water with leaves. In front of him are a bronze kalasha, small brass pots, a silver bowl with flower petals, and a fire pit with flames at the lower right. Behind him a deity murti is decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, flanked by two lion figures and a serpent-like base, with two brass oil lamps lit before it. Striped steps and a purple cloth-draped platform complete the setting.2014-08-29Night-time homa at an outdoor temple shrine. A priest in an orange dhoti with a bare upper body bends over a fire pit, tending a flame and pouring an offering from a brass vessel. Behind him a shrine is decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, a kalasha-like pot and a lit oil lamp. A second assistant in white dhoti and beaded necklace stands at right beside a gold-trimmed throne draped in red cloth. A basket of flowers and fruit sits at left, with brass plates and bananas on the ground. Burning oil lamps and flames light the scene against a dark background.2016-02-16 +1 copiesA bare-chested priest with hair knotted high on his head and a horizontal white forehead mark sits beside a square fire pit, tossing offering into a flaming homa. He wears a saffron dhoti and a rudraksha-style beaded mala across his chest, with a silver bowl and ladle at his side. Behind the fire, garlanded deity murtis stand under a golden canopy with a cobra hood, adorned with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands, and a decorated silver lamp stand. Flower-strewn offerings and a kalasha rest on the platform. Red sparks rise from the fire in a dim tented setting.2016-12-19Night ritual photograph at an outdoor shrine. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti with a red-and-green border stands at left, holding a woven basket of offerings and a microphone, with a rudraksha-style neck mala. Before him, a fire pit blazes with offerings, and nearby brass oil lamps stand lit. Behind the fire, a decorated shrine holds a black shivalinga and sculpted figures wrapped in yellow and white flower garlands, with sculpted lions at its base. Marigold and rose petals lie on the ground, and brass vessels and fruit sit on a mat. A gilded arch and red curtain frame the right side. Smoke drifts through the dark background.2016-02-16 +1 copiesNight ritual photograph at a homa fire altar. A bare-chested priest in an orange-saffron dhoti stands with palms pressed together and holds a small offering, with rudraksha beads and a light sacred-marking visible at his neck. Beside him a second man in white dhoti and shawl stands with hands folded. In front, a bright fire burns in a sunken pit, surrounded by brass oil lamps on stands and bowls of flowers. Behind the fire, a tiered altar decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, a kalasha-like pot, and lion figures holds a deity murti arrangement. White and red striped walls form the backdrop, with a golden carved frame at the right edge.2016-02-16 +1 copiesNovember 18 20152015-11-18March 17 20192019-03-17September 30 20142014-09-30A priest in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl stands at a golden fire pit, tending a bright flame with a ladle-like vessel in his hand. Behind the fire pit, a small shrine tiers with garlands, and to the right a large deity murti sits beneath a golden arch with colourful flower garlands in purple, pink and yellow. To the left, a second garlanded deity figure wears a blue crown beside red garlands. A red cloth covers a table in front, and a golden lion-like figure sits near the deity on the right. Brass vessels and offerings lie beside the fire.2014-11-25March 17 20192019-03-17December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19