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A night homa at a temple shrine with a large fire burning on a stone fire pit in front of a deity murti of a goddess with a lion, surrounded by smaller figures under an ornate white decorated arch. Two men in saffron and orange cloth stand at the sides: the man on the left wears an orange turban and wrap and holds a small object, while the man on the right wears an orange-and-gold-bordered wrap and tends the flames with a long ladle. Marigold garlands hang on the murti and the fire pit, with brass vessels and flower offerings on the ground.

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A night-time homa at a fire pit before a large deity murti of Durga, a goddess with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by smaller figures and a lion mount, all adorned with white decorations and marigold garlands. A bare-chested priest in an orange-brown dhoti and an orange turban stands on the left holding a small bell in one hand while facing the fire. On the right, a priest in a brown-orange cloth with gold-bordered wrap pours or offers from a metal plate into the flames. A large tray of dried offerings sits in the foreground. Yellow cloth hangs near the platform, and brass vessels and lamps surround the fire.2013-10-13A night-time fire ritual before a large decorated deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, flanked by smaller figures and a lion mount, draped in marigold garlands. A bright fire burns on a stone platform in front, with brass vessels and flower offerings around it. On the left, a man in an orange turban and orange-brown dhoti stands holding a small bell or object. On the right, a person in a brown wrap with gold borders holds a bundle of red flowers and offers them into the flames. Scattered petals and brass lamps surround the homa area.2013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13Night ritual before a deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, framed by a silver-white halo and garlanded with marigolds, seated above a lion mount. In front, a large fire burns in a homa pit with flower offerings and brass vessels. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at either side: the left one wears an orange turban and rudraksha mala and holds a small object, while the right one, with hair tied back, holds a plate with flowers in a golden-trimmed orange dhoti. A red-upholstered gilded throne stands empty at the right edge.2013-10-13Night ritual before a large white deity murti of Goddess Durga riding a lion, flanked by smaller figures and garlanded with yellow marigolds. A bright fire pit burns in front with brass vessels, a kalasha and offerings arranged on the platform. Two people in white and orange-saffron garments perform the homa at the stone steps; a man in white dhoti kneels closest to the flames while a second person in orange cloth with gold border stands behind, holding a fan. A third person in orange robe and turban stands at the left edge. Typical homa and puja scene with marigold garlands.2013-10-13October 02 20142014-10-02Night-time homa at an open-air shrine. A man in saffron-orange cloth and a saffron turban stands at left, watching. At right, a bare-chested priest in reddish-orange dhoti pours liquid from a brass vessel onto a large blazing fire pit, sending flames and smoke upward. Behind them stands a deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers, and an oil lamp burns on the floor with brass pots, plates and offerings around the fire. A table fan is visible behind the fire.2013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13Night ritual outdoors in front of a white-framed deity murti of Durga-style goddess with multiple arms and attendant figures decorated with yellow and orange garlands. A fire burns in a raised stone homa pit in the centre, sending smoke upward. On the left a priest in an orange dhoti and orange head cloth bends forward, offering into the fire with a long-handled ladle. On the right a bare-chested man with folded hands sits on a red velvet throne with gold trim, next to a standing fan. Brass lamps, a kalasha and flower offerings lie on the floor.2013-10-13