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A large indoor homa ceremony with many seated devotees in white ritual clothes and orange-brown shawls sitting on striped woven mats. A fire pit with rising smoke sits at the centre, with priests in white conducting the rite. Behind them a golden throne-like seat stands beneath ornate silver ceremonial umbrellas, and to the right a deity murti is decorated with garlands and a green backdrop. Ritual vessels and offering trays are arranged in front, and a few visible people sit near the front with a bag and bottle on the floor.

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July 09 20152015-07-09July 16 20152015-07-16July 06 20152015-07-06July 06 20152015-07-06A photograph of a large seated congregation in a tented hall during a homa with a sacred fire pit. Many devotees sit on the floor and on chairs, mostly in white clothes with red-and-saffron shoulder cloths, and several shaved-headed men in white or saffron dhotis sit near the front. A fire pit with flames sits at the centre, and behind it an ornately decorated altar holds a deity murti with garlands, brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels. On the right, a raised red-draped platform holds another decorated seat. Brass oil lamps and ornate brass stands line the scene, and a white-clad figure stands near the platform.2015-07-17September 15 20152015-09-15July 17 20152015-07-17A ceremonial homa or yagna in a decorated hall. Near the centre, a priest in white dhoti and shawl stands beside a fire pit with rising flames and smoke. Around him, a large seated congregation in white clothing and orange-red shawls sits on mats and floor cushions, with many devotees facing the fire. Behind the fire, an ornate silver and gold throne canopy stands beside a deity murti draped in garlands, and brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels are arranged nearby. A brass lamp stand sits in the foreground. Ceiling fans hang above, and a throne with a gold canopy and an elephant-decorated seat appears at the left.2015-07-16Night-time outdoor puja at a temple-like pavilion. Devotees in white clothes with red shoulder cloths sit on mats facing the stage. On the left a deity murti sits on a red and gold throne garlanded with flowers; on the right a larger garlanded deity murti stands before a decorated shrine. Two priests in white dhotis stand near the left murti, one holding an object aloft. A seated figure in saffron robes sits at the centre before a pink-draped altar with flower offerings and a kalasha-like vessel; another seated figure in orange-brown cloth sits beside him. A framed portrait hangs near an orange armchair at the right edge. A swami-like figure in saffron could be a candidate, but his appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2014-10-11Photo 11704293 +1 copiesA large outdoor pavilion with white and gold draped canopy hosts a seated assembly of devotees dressed in white with orange-red shawls, many sitting on colourful striped mats. In the front centre, a raised platform holds a gilded throne-like seat and a shrine with a deity murti and gold ornaments. An orange-robed figure sits near the altar and another stands beside the throne. A camera on a tripod records the ceremony, and a shaved-headed devotee sits in the foreground.2015-07-20A large hall during a seated fire ritual. Rows of devotees in white clothes sit on striped mats, many wearing red-and-white shoulder cloths, while several women wear white saris and one wears a green top. At the front, a flaming fire pit with offerings is tended by priests in white. Behind them stands an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, flanked by tall silver ceremonial umbrellas, a silver kalasha-style stand and a tiered brass lamp. Potted greenery and a camera on a tripod appear at left. A homa/yagna is taking place, with a figure on the throne who is not clearly identifiable from appearance.2015-07-16