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Night outdoor ritual at a temple-like setting. A figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a golden canopy, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and a beaded mala, with gold lion-form armrests. In front, a woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels at a fire pit with flames, near a tray of fruit, flower garlands and a bowl. Several men in white dhotis and saffron cloths stand behind and to the side, one photographer with a camera at left. Red cloth covers the table, and a saffron flag hangs at right.

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August 31 20152015-08-31August 31 20152015-08-31April 28 20172017-04-28August 31 20152015-08-31February 21 20172017-02-21Night-time homa at an outdoor temple setting. In the foreground, a bare-backed priest in an orange dhoti and a pink-and-orange cloth at his waist stands facing a brass-framed fire pit where flames rise, with a bowl of ghee-like offering beside it. A second attendant at left, wearing white dhoti and a mala, holds a woven basket of flowers. Behind the fire, a golden peetha carries a draped red cloth and marigold garlands, flanked by a golden chair under a red-and-yellow canopy. Seated on the golden throne at right, a robed figure in orange-brown clothing wears a red-and-white garland. Smoke and dim lights fill the background.2016-02-16Night-time homa at an outdoor temple-style pavilion. A bright fire blazes on a raised platform strewn with marigold and rose petals, banana leaves, fruit and small brass pots. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest with a white headcloth and pink silk sash faces the fire. Behind him, several monastics in saffron and maroon robes stand with folded hands in a line. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-green garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy above. On the left, deity murtis draped in marigold garlands sit on a red cloth. Some people stand in the background among potted plants. Overall, a ritual fire ceremony in progress.2015-08-09Night outdoor ceremony with a large fire pit (homa/yagna) burning in the foreground, surrounded by brass plates of offerings, flower petals and marigold garlands. A man seated on an ornate red and gold throne is wearing an orange-brown dhoti, a gold necklace and a marigold garland, with a red tilak on his forehead, hands joined in prayer. Priests in orange and white stand behind him, one holding a drum, and a row of seated women in white and pink salwar kameez watch on the right. A parked dark SUV is visible in the background. Flower garlands hang on a pillar to the left.2013-07-04Night-time homa ceremony under a tent with string lights. A large flame rises from a square fire pit at centre, with priests in white dhotis tending it and a shirtless man kneeling at the pit's edge. Around the fire, many plates hold dried herbs, roots and offerings. Behind, a decorated deity murti with flower garlands stands under a canopy. On the right, a seated man on a gold and red throne under a striped canopy wears an orange robe, a white flower garland and an orange shawl; a trident stands on each side of the throne. Probable Swamiji (seated on throne in orange robe with flower garland, distinctive long hair and ornate throne), depicted in the Visesha Deeksha homa.2017-03-16Night-time homa at a temple shrine. In the centre, a rectangular fire pit blazes with orange flames, surrounded by marigold and rose petals and a small metal bowl. Behind it, a golden peetha throne draped in red cloth and decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands stands before a gilded deity murti niche. At left, a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and white ritual cloth holds a microphone, and a young attendant wearing ornate beaded necklaces holds a basket of flower petals. At right, a seated figure in orange robes with a flower garland sits on a golden chair beneath a colourful umbrella. Several other robed people stand in the background near drums and a metal lamp.2016-02-16Night outdoor homa at an ashram with a square fire pit lined with marigold petals and a smoking altar at the center. A man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace sits smiling on an ornate red and gold throne, his legs crossed and a golden turban on his head. Beside him a robed elder in orange sits on a white chair with a shaved head and white beard. Behind them a man in orange robes stands, and a seated man in white with a yellow-beaded necklace sits near the fire. A woman in white saree stands at left, another figure bends over offerings including brass oil lamps, bell and kalasha pots, bananas, and a green cloth with red flower garlands. Hanging mango leaves, marigold strings and a banner with pictures decorate the background.2010-10-16 +1 copiesAugust 31 20152015-08-31