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Indoor homa at a brick fire pit lined with white stone and decorated with flower petals of orange, pink and purple. A man in white dhoti and an orange-saffron shawl leans over the pit on the right, offering into it. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a shaved head holds a long metal tool over the fire, smoke rising around them. Other people in white and red-orange clothing stand behind, and a red-and-gold cloth hangs near the pit. Brass vessels and a plate with offerings sit at the left edge, and a wall fan and orange drapes are visible in the background.

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December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a homa ritual in a whitewashed hall. A square fire pit lined with white bricks and scattered with orange and purple flower petals sits in the foreground. A man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands at left holding a palm-leaf bundle, and a man in white with orange shawl at right pours or tends an offering over the pit. A woman in a pale yellow sari kneels beside the pit. Behind them, a bearded man in an orange-red robe stands in a doorway with orange curtains, and seated devotees in orange shawls and white clothes fill the room. A brass oil lamp, a fan of feathers, fruit plates and baskets of flowers are arranged on the floor. Exact identity of any person is uncertain.2007-12-25A smoky indoor homa in progress over a square brick fire pit lined with white-painted edges and scattered purple and orange flowers. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stirs the fire with a long wooden pole. Beside the pit, a long-haired figure in orange robes sits cross-legged with a metal bowl. Further right, a man in white with an orange shawl kneels near the pit. Behind them, several people in orange and white sit on mats, and two standing figures in orange robes appear in front of orange curtains. Small brass pots and oil lamps sit on a tray at left.2007-12-25December 24 20072007-12-24Photo of a homa ritual in a whitewashed hall with orange drapes. A central figure in an orange robe and a long white flower garland with a rudraksha mala sits before a white brick fire pit decorated with yellow flowers, pouring offerings with a ladle. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls sit around the pit; one at right fans the flames with a long-handled implement. A tall silver trident and a golden staff stand against the wall, and a kalasha-like object is visible at the back. A white-clad figure stands near the orange curtains behind them.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25December 24 20072007-12-24A photograph of a homa or yagna ritual inside a plain white-walled hall. A central fire pit is built from white bricks scattered with yellow marigold petals. A man seated at the front wears a red-orange shawl and a white flower garland, holds a small brass vessel and speaks into a microphone on a stand. Beside him, a man in white with an orange shawl points toward the pit. Behind them, several people in white and orange shawls sit or stand, and a trident-shaped staff with a silver finial is visible near the window, which has orange curtains. A pedestal fan stands at right, and a rolled mat rests on the floor.2007-12-24A photograph of a homa fire ritual. A central figure sits behind a brick fire pit decorated with flowers, wearing saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair and a microphone stand beside him. He holds a ladle over the pit. A man in white shirt and saffron shawl stands at left beside a tray of offerings, and several men in white and saffron sit on the floor behind, with orange curtains in the background.2007-12-25A photograph of a homa or yagna at a sacred fire pit lined with white bricks and scattered yellow marigold petals. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and a long white and orange garland, holds a brass plate of offerings over the pit. Behind him, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl helps hold a long pole draped with a green silk cloth. Trishul tridents stand near the doorway, and a peacock fan rests against the wall. Devotees in white and orange sit and stand in the room, including a woman in white with an orange shawl and a seated figure with a microphone nearby. Incense sticks and a kumkum-filled brass vessel sit on the left.2007-12-24A photo of a homa ritual in a white-walled hall with orange curtains. At the centre, a man with long swept-back hair wears an orange robe, a white and green-striped jasmine garland and a rudraksha mala, and points upward while holding a microphone. In front of him is a white brick fire pit decorated with yellow flowers, with a small copper vessel nearby. Around him, men in white kurtas and orange shawls sit in rows; one on the left holds a bundle of sticks, and another on the right, in a white kurta, holds a ceremonial sword-like rod. Brass pillars stand behind the fire pit.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25