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A photograph of a homa fire ritual. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown robe and a patterned skirt, pours ghee from a ladle into a square fire pit whose flames rise high. Behind the pit, a row of women in saffron-orange saris with yellow borders sit with palms joined in prayer, many wearing rudraksha malas. Standing above them, a woman in orange, two girls in orange and pink, and a crowd of devotees fill the background, with some people in white clothing. Brass pots, a spoon and offerings lie on a stone platform beside the fire. The scene shows a homa with devotees gathered in worship.

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A homa fire burns in a square stone fire pit in a temple hall. A long-haired figure in rust-orange clothing sits on a leopard-print mat at the left and pours ghee from a ladle into the flames, with small brass lamps, red and pink offerings in bowls, and wooden sticks on the ledge. Behind the fire pit, a row of women in red-orange saris with yellow borders sit with palms pressed together in prayer, many wearing rudraksha malas, while standing women in yellow and orange saris hold their hands together behind them. Men in white shirts sit in the background, and strings of coloured lights hang above. The long-haired figure's appearance is consistent with a person based on the long swept hair and orange clothing, presiding over the homa as the officiant. Several people are visible.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Night ceremony around a sacred fire pit (homa) on an open-air stage. A figure seated on a white-and-silver decorated throne with long dark hair, wearing orange-saffron robes, layered rudraksha-style beads and garlands, holds a paper and appears to lead the rites; the figure is a person candidate by appearance cues (long hair, saffron clothing, beaded garlands). Around the fire, many women in saffron, orange and red saris with yellow borders and beaded necklaces sit and stand, raising hands and clapping, while a bald man in saffron cloth sits at the left edge near offerings and a brass vessel. Coloured string lights glow in the background and smoke rises from the fire.2013-03-10March 18 20132013-03-18A photograph of a homa or yagna at a fire pit, with smoke rising. In the foreground on the left, a man with long dark hair and a swept-back style wears orange ochre clothing, a heavy beaded orange necklace with gold-toned bead ornaments, and a gold bracelet, and he holds an open book while reading. Beside him, a row of women and young women in orange and red saris with gold borders, rudraksha malas and forehead markings sit with hands folded or clasped in prayer. Behind them a large seated and standing crowd, mostly in white and orange, watches. Brass vessels, a small oil lamp and offerings sit on a tray near the fire pit.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Night photo of a homa fire ceremony in a dark outdoor setting with colourful string lights overhead. A fire burns in a square stone fire pit in the centre. A woman seated on a low wooden stool to the left, in orange-red robes with layered rudraksha malas, sits near the pit with her hands folded. Around the pit, many devotees in orange and red robes with rudraksha malas sit closely together, several with hands raised toward the flames, and a few bald men in the foreground hold their hands up toward the fire. Background figures wear white and orange clothing. A small brass vessel and offering items sit beside the pit.2013-03-10A homa fire burns in a square stone fire pit in the foreground, with wooden sticks laid around its edge. Behind it, a woman in orange and gold-bordered saffron saris with gold necklaces and rudraksha-style malas sits with palms pressed together, and a row of women in red and orange saris with gold borders kneels in prayer beside her. In the background, a large seated crowd in white and orange clothing with orange shawls presses hands in namaskar under strings of coloured lights. A figure seated on an ornate leopard-print throne-like seat at the upper left wears orange robes and a long garland. A bald man with glasses in the lower left also holds his hands in prayer. Text on the image reads a copyright notice and archive credit.2013-03-10Night photograph of a homa fire ritual at an outdoor ashram courtyard. A large square fire pit blazes in the foreground, with a bright fire and offerings of wood and ghee. Behind it, a seated figure on a raised wooden seat with a leopard-print cushion wears orange robes, a long rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace; the figure's appearance matches the page's a person claim only partially, so the identity is uncertain. Around the fire, many women in saffron and orange saris with rudraksha malas sit and stand, some holding brass vessels, flowers and ritual items, and several raise their hands in prayer. Two shaved-headed men in orange robes sit to the left beside brass pots and lamps. Strings of coloured fairy lights decorate the red wall, and a few men in white stand in the background.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10