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A homa fire burns in a yellow brick fire pit in a courtyard at night, with a bright flame and offerings of coconut, fruit, flowers and brass vessels spread on a multicoloured striped cloth. Two young men in saffron-orange dhotis and turbans stand at the left and centre; the central figure, bare-chested with white ash markings and layered rudraksha and bead necklaces, pours or holds an offering over the fire. A seated figure in a saffron robe sits on a gold ornate throne with red cushions in the background, with a carved wooden screen behind. Garlands of pink and red flowers lie in the foreground, and a stone pillar frames the scene.

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Night-time photograph of a homa in a stone-walled courtyard. A seated man in orange-saffron robes with a forehead tilak, beard and a long rudraksha-style necklace sits on a golden throne with red cushions behind a carved wooden screen. Two priests kneel at a square fire pit of yellow-coloured bricks with a flame; one in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange head cloth stirs with a ladle, the other in an orange turban and white-marked skin joins hands. Trays of flowers, coconuts, bowls, a pink-and-white flower garland and a kalasha-like vessel sit on a colourful striped mat. A third robed figure stands with hands folded in the background.2018-05-29May 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29Night courtyard homa with a square yellow fire pit burning in front of a golden throne draped with red cushions. A seated man in orange robes with a white tilak sits on the throne, hands resting in his lap. Four standing priests in saffron-orange dhotis and orange head cloths tend the fire, one holding a ritual implement over the flames, while a fifth figure with hands folded in prayer stands at left beside a silver ornate chair. Offerings surround the fire on striped cloth: pink and yellow flower garlands, bananas, coconuts, brass bowls and a kalasha. Carved wooden screens and stone walls form the background, with a few onlookers in white visible behind.2018-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesNight courtyard ritual beside a brick wall. A seated figure on a gold-framed throne with red cushion wears a rust-orange robe, has white forehead markings and a bearded face, and receives blessing from a kneeling attendant in orange cloth, bare-backed, with a rudraksha-style mala. A third attendant in an orange-red wrap and orange headcloth stands at left holding a tray of fruit and flowers. In front, a yellow brick fire pit holds a small flame and a metal bowl, with flower garlands, a kalasha-style vessel and offering plates on bright cloths. A carved wooden screen and a walk-through security frame stand behind the throne.2018-05-29May 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesOutdoor courtyard puja at night beside a homa fire pit built of yellow brick-like blocks with a bright flame. A standing officiant in orange dhoti and orange turban, wearing rudraksha malas and white-marked body, pours from a vessel into the fire. Two orange-robed assistants with orange turbans and beaded necklaces stand at left, one with palms joined, another holding a bell. A seated man in a red-orange robe with a long beard sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at the back, behind a red carpet. Floral garlands, fruits, brass plates and coconuts lie on striped cloth in front. Brick walls and a carved wooden screen form the background.2018-05-29May 29 20182018-05-29May 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copies