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A large hall with ceiling fans, where a crowd of devotees sits on striped mats facing a homa fire pit with flames and smoke. Many attendees wear white clothing with orange-red shawls draped over the shoulders, and several sit in rows toward the front. Ceremonial parasols and ornate silver ritual stands surround the fire, and a richly decorated deity murti with garlands and a canopy sits on a raised dais on the left. A priest in white clothing tends the fire near the center. The setting suggests a homa ritual, with a dimly lit, pale-walled hall behind the seated participants.

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A large ritual hall during a homa for Samaya Deeksha, with a seated crowd of devotees in white clothes and red-orange shawls facing a central fire-offering area. Several priests in white and red attire perform rites near a decorated dais, while a central deity murti sits on a richly garlanded red throne flanked by brass oil lamps and ceremonial umbrellas. Dozens of people are visible, many seated on the floor with heads bowed or watching. A small figure in saffron-colored clothing sits near the fire pit, but the appearance is too uncertain to confirm who it is.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A photograph of a large indoor ritual hall with a pinkish haze. In the foreground, many devotees sit in rows on the floor, mostly in white clothing with red-and-saffron shawls draped over their shoulders, several with hands raised in prayer. At left, a golden shrine holds a deity murti decorated with garlands, beside a brass oil lamp and a small fire pit. At right, a golden canopy with fringed umbrella and a raised golden throne with red cushions stands empty, flanked by tall ceremonial standards and staffs. Brass lamps and a tiered lamp stand sit in the centre. Many people are visible in the crowd, with partial figures at the edges.2015-07-09A large ceremonial hall during a homa and samaya deeksha initiation. Seated rows of devotees in white dhotis and red-and-white shawls fill the foreground, many women in white saris with long braids. At the center, a fire pit with burning flames sits before a decorated dais; several priests in white dhotis and red shawls perform the rites. Behind them stands a deity murti, adorned with marigold garlands, beneath a canopy of golden kalasha and gilded decorations. Tall brass oil lamps line the right side, with a figure seated on a golden throne at far right.2015-07-17July 16 20152015-07-16July 16 20152015-07-16Indoor ritual hall under a tent-style canopy with gold drapes and hanging fans. In the centre a fire pit burns in a brick-lined homa area, with offerings of fruit and plates nearby and a brass oil lamp stand beside it. A man in saffron-orange robes stands at the fire, and two figures in white dhotis with red sashes attend. Behind them is a decorated deity murti on a golden altar. On the right, a figure in saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions beside a tree decoration. Around the front, seated devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls watch, with many people visible in the rows. Photographic capture with a camera operator visible at left.2015-07-20July 16 20152015-07-16October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesJuly 06 20152015-07-06July 09 20152015-07-09A large hall during a Hindu fire ritual. Seated devotees in white clothes with orange-red shawls fill the foreground, many with shaved heads or dark hair, facing a central fire pit (homa) with rising smoke. Behind the fire, priests in white dhotis perform offerings near a golden throne-like seat and a decorated deity murti adorned with orange and white garlands. Golden umbrellas, a tall ornate lamp stand, and red-and-gold banners frame the scene. A seated figure in saffron garments and garlands sits on a golden dais at left. The crowd is large, roughly 21-100 visible people.2015-07-16