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A night-time homa in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and fringed canopy presses palms together, wearing an orange-brown robe and a white-pink flower garland. Before him a gold-edged fire pit smokes, with offerings of red flowers and fruit on brass plates in front. Two men stand at right: one in a white dhoti holds a tray, the other in a red-maroon dhoti raises a lit lamp. Around 25 seated devotees in white clothes sit on striped mats, hands folded. A golden lion figure appears at lower right.

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Night-time homa in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof. On the left, a man with long hair, bare-chested, in an orange shawl and rudraksha-style red-and-white garland, sits with hands joined on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion beneath a colourful fringed canopy; this figure is the Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues. Before a yellow-tiled square fire pit with smoke rising, a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a tray of offerings, while another man in red dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a lit aarti or offering plate high. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes sit on striped mats. Plates of fruit, flowers and kumkum sit in front; a golden lion statue appears at right.2017-04-28April 28 20172017-04-28April 28 20172017-04-28April 28 20172017-04-28Night homa in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof. A seated man on a gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing orange-brown robes and a white flower garland, presses his palms together in prayer. In front of him a square yellow-painted fire pit burns, with a large orange offering on top and smoke rising. A standing priest in white dhoti with bare torso pours offerings into the fire. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes sit on striped mats with hands folded. Plates of fruit, red flowers, vermilion and bowls of offerings lie on the floor, and a colourful canopy hangs at the left.2017-04-28April 28 20172017-04-28Night photo of a homa ritual under a open-sided corrugated roof strung with small lights. A man with long swept-back hair, a flower garland, a rudraksha mala and saffron robes sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a tasselled canopy on the left. Before him a yellow fire pit burns with smoke rising, and a priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at right holding a ritual object. Dozens of seated people in white and saffron attend in rows, while a bare-chested man in red and rudraksha kneels by the fire. Plates of red offerings, fruit and flowers sit on the floor, and a yellow lion figure appears at right. A video monitor is visible at lower left.2017-04-28Outdoor homa ritual under a corrugated metal roof at night. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe and a long white garland sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold and red throne with a canopy of coloured tassels, a person by appearance. In front of him a square yellow fire pit smokes, with a priest in a white dhoti holding a yellow-cloth-covered tray and another bare-chested priest in maroon cloth holding a lit lamp at right. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes sit with hands folded behind the throne. Offerings of red chilies, fruits, coconut halves and bowls lie in the foreground beside a decorated lion figure.2017-04-28A homa fire ceremony under a corrugated roof at night. A man with long dark hair, a white garland, and a saffron-orange garment sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold-and-red throne at left, a distinctive presentation with long hair and a garland that the page associates with a person; appearance is consistent but uncertain, so the candidate is marked unsure. Two priests stand at right: one in white ritual dress holding a conch-like vessel, another bare-chested with a red dhoti and rudraksha mala pouring an offering into a square yellow fire pit. Seated devotees in white fill the background. Brass offerings, bowls of fruit, marigold and red flowers, and a striped cloth surround the fire, which sends up smoke. A large decorated umbrella with multicolour fringe stands at upper left.2017-04-28April 28 20172017-04-28March 16 20172017-03-16Photograph of a homa or yagna at an outdoor-style temple pavilion at night. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with orange shawl sits at a wooden homa platform with a smoking fire pit, offering spoon and brass vessels in front of him. A seated man on a gold-and-red throne under a colourful canopy wears a saffron-orange turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial necklace, with a red cloth on the seat. Behind, devotees sit on the floor in lines; a white-haired older priest sits at left. Left background shows a decorated deity shrine with garlands, a kalasha and lamps; a screen is visible at right. Floral garlands and hanging decorations fill the tent.2016-12-07