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A photograph of a fire ritual inside an unfinished hall with exposed concrete pillars and colourful banners. A central fire pit built from stacked bricks with garlands and flower petals burns with smoke rising. Around it, a priest in a white dhoti and a yellow shawl stands holding a ritual vessel, while a bare-chested man in an orange cloth bends low near the lower left. Several people in white, orange and purple garments stand with folded hands. On the right, a large display of flower garlands and marigolds, brass lamps, steel vessels and a red-and-gold cloth surround the ritual area. Red mats cover the floor.

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A homa fire ritual in a temple hall with a red and white striped mat floor. A fire burns in a brick-lined fire pit with flower-decorated bricks, smoke rising. Several priests in white dhotis and shawls stand around it, one in an orange-yellow cloth performing offerings from a tray of petals. Garlands of marigolds and banana leaves line the space, with colourful hanging decorations and umbrellas overhead. Robed devotees with folded hands stand at the back, and a cameraman films the scene on the right.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesA homa fire burns in a brick-lined fire pit on a red-and-white cloth in a hall with pillars and hanging colourful cloth banners. A priest in a saffron/orange dhoti and a second man in a pale pink cloth pour offerings beside the flames. A man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-coloured necklace stands near the fire, holding a ritual implement. At right, a man in a maroon robe with a long white and pink flower garland and gold chains stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a dark shawl over the shoulders; the pale hair is pulled up in a knot with a red tilak. Behind him a bare-chested man in a yellow dhoti sits near steel vessels, and a man in an orange top with a headband folds his hands. A green umbrella and ornate poles stand behind, and marigold and jasmine garlands decorate the fire area. a person is the man in the maroon robe with a long garland and gold necklaces, standing at the homa.2018-04-14A homa fire ritual inside a decorated temple hall hung with marigold garlands and colourful paper lanterns. Several priests in saffron-orange and yellow dhotis stand at a brick fire pit, one pouring offerings from a brass vessel over the flames while others hold bells, a conch, and offering plates. A man in a white garment with a golden yellow shawl conducts the rite, and a figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland stands near the altar. Garlands and flower-decorated offerings sit on a pedestal to the right beneath a green canopy, and oil lamps rest on the red mat in front of the pit.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A homa or yagna at a temple hall decorated with marigold garlands, hanging lanterns and colourful pillar wraps. In the centre, a man in a yellow shawl over a white dhoti stands before a smoking fire pit built of stacked red bricks topped with flowers. Around him, priests in saffron and yellow dhotis tend the fire and hold offering items, and a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a mala stands to the right. Brass lamps, a copper pot, fruit and a flowered altar sit around the fire pit. The pictured person's appearance does not clearly match the ceremonial description, so the identity is uncertain. Five or more people are visible.2018-04-14A photo of a homa ritual in a temple hall under a bright ceiling, with a fire burning on a bed of stacked bricks decorated with flowers. Several priests stand around it: a bare-chested man in a yellow dhoti and yellow shawl pours an offering from a brass vessel, while others in orange and white dhotis hold fruit trays and brass pots. Strings of marigolds hang above and garlands decorate the back altar. Brass oil lamps stand on the red-and-white cloth, and onlookers in white saris watch from the right.2018-04-14A homa fire burns in a pit built of stacked red bricks decorated with marigolds and flowers, at a temple hall hung with marigold garlands and red and green decorative parasols. Several priests in saffron, yellow and white dhotis stand around, one holding a ceremonial vessel and another offering a plate of fruit. A bearded man in a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala stands at the centre, hands folded, and a man in white kneels at a flower-covered altar on the right. Brass lamps and a large bronze pot sit on the red mats.2018-04-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire ritual at a temple construction site, with a sacrificial fire pit lined with red-and-brown bricks and flower petals. Several priests in orange and saffron dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, stand and kneel around the fire. One priest in a mustard-yellow shawl holds a long ladle and offerings over the flames, while another in white dhoti pours from a brass vessel. A brass kalasha and lamps sit on red striped mats, marigold garlands hang from the tall ceiling, and a green umbrella and decorated poles stand in the background. A woman in a white top stands at the right edge, photographing the scene.2018-04-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa ritual inside a pillared temple hall decorated with colourful painted pillars, banana leaves and flower garlands. A fire pit is piled with bricks and flowers, with smoke rising from it. A priest in a yellow shawl and white dhoti holds a bowl over the fire, while a bare-chested man in yellow dhoti crouches at the pit's edge. Several men in saffron and orange cloth and white dhotis stand around, some holding plates and a brass vessel. A large umbrella and a deity murti adorned with garlands are visible in the background.2018-04-14 +1 copiesA homa fire ritual at a construction site, with a sacred fire burning inside a square pit lined with red bricks and scattered with marigold petals. A bearded priest in a white dhoti and yellow shawl holds a silver ladle over the flames, while beside him another priest in yellow robes holds a brass vessel. Men in saffron and yellow dhotis stand around, one kneeling at right with a brass bowl and a fruit tray placed nearby. Marigold garlands hang along the pillars, a green decorated umbrella is raised above, and brass lamps stand on a red-and-gold striped mat. Several people are seated and standing in the background.2018-04-14