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Night-time homa at an outdoor ashram site. A large open fire burns in a gold-edged rectangular fire pit, with scattered rice and yellow offerings around it. A seated figure in dark red-brown robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne-style chair, receiving yellow offerings from a woman in white who stands and extends a yellow item. Beside the fire, a shaved-headed priest in orange-brown dhoti and bare upper body kneels and offers a yellow item, with another orange-clad attendant beside him. A golden elephant-shaped stand with a red cloth and flower garlands is at left, and brass vessels and a bowl sit on the mat. Several white-clad devotees and onlookers stand in the background under string lights and palm trees.

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March 28 20132013-03-28October 06 20132013-10-06Night outdoor ritual at an open-sided pavilion with a bright fire pit in the foreground, a homa with yellow offerings. A golden gilded peetha with a red cushioned seat sits empty-centred to the centre; a seated person in a rust-orange robe is at the throne. Near the left, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a younger orange-clad assistant hold yellow offerings beside a golden swan-like ornamental vahana. Women in orange saris and a woman in a teal kurta stand nearby, a standing fan and parked white car behind, strings of lights in the background, and a golden deity-decorated altar with flower garlands at the left edge.2013-11-04Outdoor evening homa at a temple-like pavilion under a corrugated roof. A large fire burns in a raised square fire pit in the centre, with a priest in orange robe and orange turban pouring an offering from a vessel into the flames. Behind, a deity murti decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands sits on a golden throne and a gold mount. Several devotees in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit or kneel around the pit, one holding a bell and lamp near the deity. A seated figure in dark red-brown robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate red and gold throne at right, hand to chin. Potted plants and string lights are visible in the background, and brass vessels rest by the pit.2013-11-04March 28 20132013-03-28October 06 20132013-10-06October 27 20142014-10-27A seated man in an ochre-red robe sits on an ornate red and gold throne at a night ceremony beside a bright open fire pit. His right arm is bandaged in white, and he holds a yellow cloth while a kneeling woman in a multicoloured sari with a red shawl, pink handbag and gold-bordered sari presses her palms together before him. A man in a saffron turban tends the fire with a yellow vessel. A woman in a red-orange robe with a beaded rudraksha mala and a long mala stands at right, and another person in white stands behind. Marigold petals lie on the floor. Palm foliage and a fan frame the scene.2013-10-06September 30 20132013-09-30August 31 20152015-08-31Night-time homa at an open-air outdoor shrine. A large fire burns in a square fire pit edged with yellow flowers, in front of a golden deity murti decorated with red and yellow garlands. A tall golden arched canopy frames the deity, with oil lamps on brass stands on either side. On the left, a man in an orange turban and orange clothing gestures and speaks into a microphone. Seated in front of the fire, a young person in orange sits cross-legged with prayer beads. On a red and gold throne to the right, a person in rust-coloured robes sits smiling with hands folded in their lap. Several people in orange attire and a few devotees sit around the fire pit, some holding flowers. Smoke drifts across the dark background.2013-11-04Night outdoor homa at an open-sided shelter. A seated man in an orange-red robe sits on a red and gold throne, a white bandage on one arm, with a fire burning in a stone fire pit before him. Another robed man in saffron with an orange head covering sits nearby, and a priest in white dhoti with an orange sash tends the fire at right. Behind the fire, a golden cobra-hooded deity murti is garlanded with marigolds, and a decorated altar holds more marigold garlands, brass vessels and a kalasha. Offerings of flowers, fruit, coconuts and red chillies lie around the fire pit and on banana leaves. A ceiling fan and smoke drift through the scene.2013-10-06