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Ritual scene at a temple-style pavilion during a homa. Three shaved-headed priests in rust-red and saffron-bordered dhotis stand at a blue-draped altar; the central priest wears a long rudraksha mala and holds a small ritual implement while the one at right adjusts a microphone stand. A white-clad attendant with a mala stands at the right edge. Behind the altar are gilded deity murtis garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds and a tall pillar of flowers and sacred objects with a broom-like item. Brass lamps, a gold-framed arch and marigold garlands fill the setting, and a tray of offerings sits in the lower left.

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A photograph of a homa ritual inside a covered open-sided pavilion. In the foreground a fire pit of red bricks holds offerings of flowers, fruit and lamps, while a man in white at lower left pours from a ladle. Behind the pit, a deity murti is seated on a red cushioned dais decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, beneath a gilded arch. Several priests in rust-coloured and white dhotis sit at microphones chanting. A bald man in a rust-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded at centre, while other men in ochre and white dhotis stand to his right with hands raised. Brass bowls of flowers and petals lie on the floor, and a gold-trimmed kalasha-style ornament stands near the dais. A tent wall of white cloth and a gilded canopy frame the scene.2015-07-17A temple ritual photograph. Two shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls sit on a pink-draped floor before a richly decorated altar. The seated priest on the right works with a small bowl and offerings, while the priest on the left holds a tall golden staff with a white flower. Behind them stand three deity murtis dressed in green and orange, adorned with gold necklaces and crowns, framed by garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds. Silver vessels, bananas, a silver lamp and a golden lion-form throne sit at the front. Ornate gold-leaf pillars and a draped white canopy complete the setting.2013-04-21A photograph of a homa ritual in a pavilion with a white canopy and a golden throne backdrop. Several men in rust-brown and gold-bordered dhotis and shawls, with rudraksha malas and bare arms, stand at a decorated altar. One man in front holds a ritual item and others assist. A woman in a rust-brown sari with a rudraksha mala stands at left. A man kneels at a low offering table with brass vessels, flowers, fruit and a coconut wrapped in a yellow garland. Nearby stand a decorated kalasha pots with marigold and white flower garlands, and a tall marigold-decorated pillar with a deity murti at top. Seated devotees watch in the background and a golden umbrella hangs above.2015-07-17A photograph of a temple-style ritual at a deity shrine. A central man with a shaved head, wire-rimmed glasses, rudraksha mala and a reddish-brown dhoti and shawl performs an aarti with a lamp and a bell-like implement in front of a decorated deity murti. The murti is draped with white and yellow flower garlands and wears gold ornaments, set in a gilded arched shrine with a pink sequined base. Two attendants in orange-saffron turbans and robes sit nearby; the one at left has his hands folded in prayer. Brass vessels, green leaves and a small offering stand on the yellow platform in front. Behind them, ornate flower-covered thrones are visible.2015-04-30July 17 20152015-07-17June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesA temple-style ritual photograph in a hall with gold-framed shrine canopies draped in red, blue and green cloth and heavy garlands of yellow and red flowers. At the centre, a standing priest bare-chested in a saffron-yellow cloth and white dhoti raises a long object over a golden-crowned deity murti seated on a red-draped throne. Two other figures in yellow and white attire stand at right, one holding a silver offering bowl. Brass oil lamps, a silver vessel and a kalasha-like pot sit at the base, with a decorated deity figure at left. The setting suggests abhishekam and puja in progress.2015-07-13 +2 copiesA temple shrine decorated with long garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A priest in a maroon dhoti with gold borders and a maroon head covering stands with his back to the camera, holding a brass tray or plate. Behind him a standing gold-clad figure with a red-and-gold headdress and a seated gold metal deity murti with a crown and large gold necklaces sit on a golden throne with a red cloth backdrop. Another attendant in white dhoti holds a brass vessel at left. Oil lamps and a brass lamp stand are placed before the deities.2014-12-05July 16 20152015-07-16April 30 20152015-04-30A homa ritual in a covered hall with a brick fire pit in the foreground. A shirtless priest in white dhoti sits at left, waving a ladle or stick over the pit, which holds offerings and marigold garlands. A standing man in a white dhoti and orange-red shawl with a beaded necklace stands at right with hands folded. Two seated men in saffron-and-purple attire with white cloth chant at a microphone, one in the background at right. Behind them stands a gold-framed altar with a seated deity murti draped in marigold garlands, flanked by golden kalasha-style vessels and brass lamps. Gold-and-red ceremonial umbrellas decorate the sides of the hall.2015-07-17A homa ritual in a decorated hall with gold-fringed yellow drapes and gold ceremonial umbrellas. Six men sit on the tiled floor around a low homa setup with a small fire, flower garlands, brass bowls of fruit and offerings, and a lamp stand. Several wear bare upper bodies, white dhotis and orange or red silk shawls, with rudraksha malas and garlands. A central figure in white robes and a shaved head sits at the far left with a wrap and mala, and others stand near the back. Behind them, a raised red platform holds deity murtis garlanded with yellow and white flowers, and a tall blue-and-white pedestal displays a flower-decorated kalasha. Brass and gold lamp stands line the room.2015-07-17