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A photograph of a ritual fire offering in a decorated shrine. A figure seated at left, in an orange-saffron wrap with a bare upper body, a beaded necklace and a shaved-looking head, holds a silver plate of flaming camphor or ghee lamp high in both hands. Behind and beside are golden deity murtis of a standing and seated form draped in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Long rows of brass kalasha pots and lamps with flower decorations fill the right side, with green banana stalks and palm fronds around the altar. Smoke rises through the scene.

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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe, with long dark hair and a gold necklace, holds a silver tray with a burning flame aloft during a fire ritual. Behind him stands an altar decorated with garlands of yellow, white and red flowers, with two gilded deity murtis of standing figures, one in blue. A tall banana plant, rows of flower offerings and a silver vessel sit on the floor below. A printed portrait of a turbaned man hangs on the backdrop, labelled partially as Nithyananda. The scene suggests a homa or aarti performed at a shrine.2006-07-17 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair performs a fire ritual, holding a lit flame aloft over a homa fire pit near palm fronds and a bed of flowers. Behind him, two gold-and-blue deity murtis under garlands of yellow, white and red flowers stand on a decorated altar with a golden canopy. A portrait banner reading Nithyan is partly visible at right. Smoke fills the air and a brass kalasha and lamps are placed on the altar. The image shows Swamiji (probable) performing a yagna, with his saffron robes and long hair as visible cues, and the flame and offerings indicate a homa.2006-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, a flowing orange shawl and gold necklace performs a fire ritual at a homa/yagna. He holds up a flaming oil lamp in his right hand toward a pit of burning fire on a raised platform. Behind him, golden deity murti are decorated with garlands of yellow, white and red flowers, and a large portrait hangs on the dark draped backdrop. Brass vessels, banana-leaf stalks, marigold-type flowers and rising smoke fill the foreground. a person: the seated ritual leader's long swept hair, saffron robe and gold necklace match the page's a person reference.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual inside a decorated hall. In the foreground at left, a bare-shouldered man in an orange cloth sits and holds a metal tray of burning flame toward the altar, with smoke drifting through the scene. Behind the fire, golden deity murtis are adorned with yellow and white garlands, flanked by banana plants and a backdrop of gold drapery. A large framed portrait of an older man in a turban hangs at upper right, and bowls of flowers and marigold garlands fill the lower altar. Only one physical person is visible.2006-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a beaded necklace holds a flaming lamp over a bundle of green plant stalks during a fire ritual. Smoke fills the hall. Behind him, a large garlanded altar holds gold-coloured deity murtis draped with green, white and orange marigold garlands, with a golden throne-like frame on the left. Flower offerings and brass vessels lie on the floor in front. The probable Swamiji cues here are the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate necklace, and he is shown performing the fire offering in person.2006-07-17A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair and a gold necklace performs a fire offering (homa) at a ceremonial fire pit, holding a bundle of green palm-leaf stalks over flames, with one hand extended toward the fire. Behind the fire, garlanded deity murtis with golden crowns stand before a backdrop, flanked by other garlanded shrines, banana plants and rows of brass kalasha pots with flowers. The air is hazy with smoke. A large portrait of a man in a saffron wrap is visible in the back right, and a sign partly reads 'Nithyan'.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and a gold necklace performs a fire offering (homa/yagna) beside a raised fire pit, holding a flaming ladle over a brass bowl. Behind, a deity murti pair is adorned with green, white and red garlands before a backdrop with a portrait labelled "Nithyananda" at the top right. Banana plants, tall palm fronds, rows of decorated kalasha pots with flowers, and brass lamps frame the scene. a person (saffron robe, long dark hair, gold necklace) is the officiant performing the homa.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17