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A night-time homa at an open-sided temple hall. A large fire burns in a sunken square pit in front of an ornate silver-and-gold throne with a silver canopy. A seated figure in orange-red robes with a long garland sits on the throne, hands near the flames. To the left stand two painted deity murtis in gold and yellow garments, one holding a trident-like staff, with a decorated arch of small figures behind them. A brass lamp stand and flower garlands lie near the fire. On the right, a standing priest in red-orange cloth holds a tray and a ritual implement. A small pedestal fan and a bright floodlight are visible overhead.

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Night ritual at an open-sided temple hall with a tin roof: a large sacred fire burns in a yellow-tiled homa pit in the foreground. Behind it a seated figure on an ornate silver-and-gold throne with a silver canopy wears an orange cloth and a white-and-orange flower garland, with a dark shawl over the shoulders. Two standing deity murtis stand to the left, one in yellow-gold with a crown and one in blue-violet, beside a silver-backed seat and offering trays of marigold garlands. At right, two attendants in saffron-orange robes hold a brass plate of flowers and a ritual object, one with a rudraksha mala and orange turban. Brass lamps and garlands surround the fire.2017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesEvening Navaratri puja in a covered temple pavilion. A seated man on an ornate silver throne wears a red-brown cloth, a white and yellow flower garland and a tilak, with a silver umbrella canopy above him. 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On the right, a priest in a red-brown dhoti with a bare upper body and rudraksha beads pours from a vessel toward the fire. Floor cloths and a tiled ceiling complete the setting.2017-09-21Night-time homa at an open-sided temple pavilion with a large fire burning in a sunken fire pit in the foreground. A seated figure in red-brown robes with a long white-and-red flower garland and hands folded in greeting sits on an ornate silver throne with a silver umbrella canopy. Two orange-robed priests stand nearby, one at right holding a brass vessel and another at far right holding a silver bowl, while a white-clad attendant stands behind. To the left stand large painted deity murtis, a golden-yellow goddess with raised hand and a standing figure in a yellow-and-purple garment, both draped in flower garlands, beside silver sofas and brass lamps. 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To the left stand deity murtis: a goddess in a gold and yellow sari and a second figure in purple and gold with a crown. A brass lamp stand and marigold garlands lie in front. On the right, two priests in red and orange robes hold a long-handled ritual vessel over the fire, while a figure in white stands behind. The floor is covered by a striped striped woven mat.2017-09-21 +1 copiesNight photo of a temple-style ritual at an open-sided pavilion. A bare-chested man with a yellow-orange garland sits on an ornate silver throne with a silver umbrella canopy, his hands resting on a tiger-striped cloth. In front of him a large fire burns in a pit surrounded by brass oil lamps and flower offerings. To the left stand two painted deity murtis, one holding a veena, with garlands and marigolds at their feet. On the right a priest in orange-red dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala, holds a ritual object toward the fire. Fans, banana leaves and string lights frame the setting.2017-09-21Night-time homa at an indoor temple hall with a large fire blazing in a square fire pit in the foreground. A seated figure in an ornate silver-and-gold throne with a canopy sits behind the flames, wearing a yellow-orange garland and red cloth. To the right, a bare-chested priest in a red-orange dhoti holds his arms raised toward the fire. On the left stand two golden-yellow goddess statues, one holding a lotus-like object, with flower garlands, brass oil lamps and a silver-cushioned seat nearby. Bright studio lights and two pedestal fans frame the scene under a corrugated roof with banana leaves behind.2017-09-21 +1 copiesPhoto of a night homa at an ornate temple hall with a large open fire pit in front. A seated figure on a silver-and-gold throne with a tiger-striped seat wears a marigold garland and a red-maroon garment, with a rudraksha-style mala visible and one hand raised in blessing. Beside the throne stand two gilded goddess murti figures, one with a raised hand and one holding a stick, plus garlands and brass lamps. A priest in saffron-orange dress on the right raises an arm, and another person in orange sits near the back. Festival-like decorations and a silver parasol above the throne frame the scene.2017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21