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A photograph of a fire ritual inside a decorated open pavilion. Two men in saffron-orange robes kneel before a smoking homa fire pit, one bald-headed in orange and a second with long, swept-back dark hair wearing orange garments and a gold necklace, holding a long ritual implement toward the fire. Behind them, deity murtis are garlanded with bright marigold and white flower strings, and a canopy of white drapes and hanging fruit bunches surrounds the altar. Flower offerings in rows lie before the fire pit. A large framed portrait labelled Nithyanan stands at the right, and a pale yellow banner hangs above. The long-haired figure with gold ornaments matches the presentation cues, so he is recorded as a person performing the homa.

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A photograph of a fire ritual inside a decorated temple-style pavilion, with smoke rising from a homa altar. In the foreground, a bald man in orange robes kneels and holds a ladle or offering vessel, while a long-haired figure in orange robes and a shawl, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible, extends one arm toward the altar fire. Behind them, deity murti are garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands and sit amid marigold and rose offerings. A framed portrait hangs on the right, and banana stalks, palm fronds and cloth draping decorate the hall. Two people are visible; the long-haired figure shows some appearance cues but the identification is uncertain.2006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual inside a decorated pavilion. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body and a rudraksha mala sits and works a long ladle or stick over a fire pit, while a second saffron-clad person sits at left beside a garland. A smoky white-robed figure stands at the centre near the fire. Behind them stand floral-garlanded deity murti and a large framed portrait labelled "Nithyanan..." on the right, with marigold and rose offerings on a raised platform and swags of white drapery overhead.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual (homa) at an outdoor pandal. Two men in saffron-orange robes sit at a low fire pit: the foreground man has a shaved head and holds a bowl, while the man in the centre has long, swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold chain, and holds a long ritual implement over the flames. Smoke rises from the pit. Behind them is a decorated altar with garlanded deity murtis, a bank of fruit and flower offerings, and a large printed portrait of a bearded sage on a dark backdrop. Orange and pink flower garlands line the altar base, and white cloth hangs in the centre.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A photograph of an outdoor homa fire ritual under a draped tent with red and gold fringed valances. Two saffron-robed figures sit at a raised fire pit: the seated central priest has long hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured necklace, and offers into the smoking fire while an attendant in orange beside him holds a tray. Behind them stand two large deity murtis garlanded with yellow, red and white flower strings, and a dark framed portrait is visible at the top right. Flower garlands and marigold strands decorate the fire pit and banana plants frame the scene. Oil lamps and brass vessels stand at the front.2006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual under a decorated tent with draped cream fabric and red-and-white fringed valances. Two men in saffron-orange clothing sit on the left; the seated figure in front has long dark hair, a saffron shawl, a gold chain and gold bangles, and is offering items from a metal plate beside a fire pit. Smoke rises from the altar. Behind it stand decorated deity murtis with garlands of marigolds and white flowers, and a framed portrait on the right shows a man in an orange turban, labelled with a caption. Banana bunches, flowers and oil lamps surround the altar.2006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual in a decorated open pavilion. A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a gold necklace feeds offerings from a silver bowl into a homa fire pit lined with pink and white flowers and orange marigold garlands, smoke rising. A bald attendant in orange robes kneels at left holding a tray. Behind the fire pit stand two deity murti adorned with colorful garlands on a gold-canopied dais, and a framed portrait hangs at upper right. Brass lamps and banana bunches frame the scene.2006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual (homa) under a decorated temple-style canopy. Two people in saffron-orange robes kneel at a raised fire pit; one holds a tray of offerings over a bright flame while smoke rises. The taller figure has long dark hair and a rudraksha-style necklace. Behind them, a large golden-and-floral-garlanded altar holds two deity murtis with multicoloured garland swags, and a framed portrait is mounted at the upper right. Marigold and rose garlands border the fire platform, with brass lamps and vessels nearby.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual (homa/yagna) in an open pandal. A man with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a gold necklace and a gold bracelet, sits at a raised fire pit, holding a plate of offerings while smoke rises from the altar. Beside him a shaved-headed priest in orange also sits and assists. The altar is decorated with pink and white flowers, orange marigold garlands and bananas, and behind it are garlanded deity murtis, with a large framed portrait on the right. Oil lamps stand at the corners of the fire pit. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, gold necklace and bracelet is performing the homa, as the page indicates.2006-07-17Photograph of a yagna fire ritual under a draped canopy with floral garlands. Two men in saffron-orange robes kneel at a fire pit; the one on the right, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, holds a plate of offerings over flame and smoke. Behind them stands a deity murti pair in gold with garlands, with a dark framed portrait labelled Nithyananda at upper right. Flower-decorated altar, marigold and rose garlands, silver lamps and kalasha vessels in front. Sapta yagna setting.2006-07-17