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A seated man in saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne at the back of a red-draped stage, flanked by golden floral garlands. In front, a sacred fire burns in a yellow-tiled fire pit with a large silver bowl and brass oil lamps nearby, indicating a homa. Along the left, a deity murti of a multi-armed goddess rides a lion against a white ornate arch, and on the right, standing deity statues in gold dress and garlands flank the scene. A red-and-gold canopy hangs overhead. No physical people other than the seated figure are clearly visible.

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A photograph of a ceremonial temple-style stage set for a homa fire ritual. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with a fire burning in front of the throne on a yellow platform. On the left stands a multi-armed goddess figure with a red-and-white backdrop, flanked by smaller deity figures and a lion mount. On the right, two standing deity murti wear orange and white garlands. Brass lamps and a metal bowl with a ladle sit in the foreground, and a red-and-white cloth with embroidery covers a table at left. Red and green bunting decorates the ceiling. a person appearance is uncertain: the seated figure wears saffron robes and a turban-like cap, but the figure is small and distant. Cues are insufficient for a confident identification.2012-10-17A photograph of a homa fire ceremony in front of a red-draped stage. In the foreground, a bright fire burns beside a brass vessel with a ladle and brass oil lamps. Behind the fire, marigold and yellow flower garlands drape over several deity murtis, including a multi-armed goddess with a trident and a lion, and a figure with an orange turban and rudraksha-style necklace. A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne decorated with yellow and red flowers. His appearance is consistent with the candidate figure, so this is a person in person seated on the throne. Gold and white decorative arches frame the scene, and a microphone stands at the front.2012-10-17Night outdoor homa under a canopy decorated with red, orange and green streamers and marigold garlands. In the foreground a man in an orange-brown robe, seen from behind, holds a ritual vessel over a fire pit where a fire burns on a yellow-tiled base with brass bowls and offerings. Behind him a gilded throne is backed by a red cloth; a seated figure in orange robes sits on it, with a large garlanded deity murti beside and a decorated image of a goddess with multiple arms and a lion mount on the left. Brass oil lamps, a banana plant, a microphone and a speaker surround the setting, with a plate of flowers on the right.2012-10-17October 17 20122012-10-17A night-time homa at a decorated open-sided tent shrine. In the foreground a standing priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and wrap holds up a tall multi-tier brass aarti lamp with lit flames toward the altar. A large fire burns in a yellow-bordered fire pit surrounded by marigold garlands, brass bowls and fresh leaves. Behind, a painted deity murti of Goddess Durga riding a lion stands against a white-framed backdrop. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with garlands. To the right, a deity murti is adorned with white flower garlands. Red and gold cloth drapes the ceiling and walls, and speakers and brass lamps stand on the stage. A seated figure in white is partly visible at left.2012-10-17October 19 20122012-10-19A photograph of an outdoor-style tent shrine during a fire ritual. A priest in a rust-brown dhoti stands at left, his back to the camera, holding a ladle or spoon over a burning homa fire pit at lower centre, with flames rising. Behind the fire, a seated figure in a rust-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne with yellow and red cushions, in front of a red draped backdrop. Garlanded deity murtis flank the throne area, including a large framed goddess image with multiple arms at upper left. Marigold garlands hang across the altar, brass kalashas, lamps and offering bowls surround the fire, and banana plants and green-and-red bunting decorate the tent. Two small children sit at far left.2012-10-17September 21 20172017-09-21A photograph of a decorated stage set against a red draped backdrop with garlands and a yellow canopy overhead. At centre, a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with flower garlands, hands folded in his lap. On the left stands a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess riding a lion, with a second figure beside her; on the right, a golden arched niche holds a deity murti draped in pink and gold with garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the stage, and white-and-yellow flower offerings sit on the front ledge. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based a person with saffron robe and rudraksha cues, but no name is visible on the throne itself. Only one physical person is visible.2012-10-16A photograph of a temple-style stage under a decorated canopy with red drapes and marigold garlands. At center, a seated figure in orange-brown robes with bare arms and hands pressed together in namaskar sits on an ornate golden throne. The figure appears to be a statue rather than a live person, given its waxlike finish. To the left, a large colourful deity murti of a multi-armed goddess stands beside a lion, and to the right a golden arch frames a seated deity murti draped in flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, brass kalasha-style vessels and a microphone sit on a white cloth in the foreground.2012-10-16October 18 20122012-10-18Night photograph of a temple puja at an outdoor-roofed shrine. A man seated on an ornate silver throne with a shaped canopy wears a red-brown robe and a white flower garland, hands joined in front of him. A man in a brown robe at the right holds a brass hand bell or cymbal. In front of the throne a fire burns in a rectangular pit with offerings. To the left stand large painted deity murtis: a female figure in gold and yellow sari with a raised hand, a figure in blue with a crown, a lion-faced figure, and a seated figure with a kalasha-like crown. Brass oil lamps, white and orange flower garlands, and silver chairs with leopard-print cushions surround the area, with a multicolour striped mat on the floor.2017-09-21 +1 copies