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Night outdoor fire ritual (homa) on a sandy ground lit by string lights and a floodlight. A square brick fire pit with a bright flame sits at center, with brass plates, bowls and oil lamps around it. Several people in orange and red robes sit cross-legged; a woman in red with a marigold garland and a shaved-head priest in orange stand or sit near the fire, one holding a small object. Behind them, a decorated stand holds garlanded deity murti. A large seated crowd in white and light clothing watches with hands folded in prayer on the left. A ritual pole is at right.

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