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A homa setup in a hall with a large white deity murti of a blue-skinned goddess holding a sword and trident, garlanded with marigolds, on a white-draped platform. A rectangular brick fire pit with ash and offerings sits in the centre of the floor, surrounded by brass plates of fruit and sweets, kalasha pots with mango leaves and coconut, oil lamps, a bell, and flower petals. An empty red-cushioned carved wooden chair stands at the back beside a dark red curtain and a tall vertical banner with painted elephants. No people are visible.

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October 27 20082008-10-27A photograph of a ceremonial ritual space set up for a homa or puja with no people visible. A deity murti stands on a white draped table in front of a painted backdrop showing a mountain and sunset sky, garlanded with flower strands. Brass kalashas with yellow flowers and mango leaves sit on banana leaves across the floor, alongside stacked yellow sweets, brass plates, oil lamps and a red cloth. Tall decorative banners in orange, blue and green patterns hang on either side, and a red velvet chair with a wooden frame sits empty at the right.2008-10-27A photograph of an empty ritual hall set up for a homa. In the centre a square fire pit of stacked brick sits on the white floor, holding a small pile of white offerings, surrounded by brass kalashas and oil lamps, brass plates of fruit, flowers and coconut, and a brass bowl. A red-cushioned gold throne stands behind it beside a blue deity murti decorated with garlands on the left. Colourful striped and painted pillar banners hang from a white tented ceiling, with a red-and-gold chair and plastic chairs at the back. No people are visible.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A photograph of a homa altar set up in a hall with a painted backdrop of pale pink and grey clouds. On a white-draped pedestal at the right stands a blue-skinned deity murti with long black hair, a white crown, and a garland, holding a trident-like weapon. In front, a square fire pit is built from stacked yellow bricks with a dark ash-filled centre, flanked by brass kalasha pots with mango leaves and marigolds on the floor. Brass plates and a brass lamp sit on a red-edged dais, a striped rug lies nearby, and a carved wooden seat with red cushion is at the lower right. No people are visible.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A brick homa pit with ash and offerings sits on a floor covered in banana leaves, brass vessels, and small kalasha pots with mango leaves and fruit. To the right, a large blue-skinned Kali murti with a white crown, garlands and raised arms stands on a draped white pedestal, with a smaller blue deity figure on a second pedestal. No people are visible. Backdrop panels show painted hills and a yellow and blue patterned cloth hanging. Brass lamps, a plate of fruit and a pile of pooja items lie near the pit.2008-10-27A photograph of a Chandi Homa set up on a stage with a painted mountain backdrop between blue and red brick walls. A blue-skinned deity murti with a silver crown and multiple arms stands atop a white-draped platform above a brick-built fire pit. Brass kalasha pots with mango leaves and coconuts ring the stage, alongside brass plates of fruit, flowers, bowls and puja items. Garlands hang across the backdrop. No people are visible.2008-10-27A photograph of a homa altar set up for a Chandi Homa on the floor of a hall. A square fire pit built of rows of brick holds ash and white flower garlands. Around it are brass pots and kalashas decorated with mango leaves, brass lamps, a small brass bowl and plates of offerings. On the right, a white-clad standing deity murti with a crown, blue skin, multiple arms and garlands of marigold stands on a white-covered table against a painted backdrop. No people are visible in the scene.2008-10-27Interior of a tented hall set up for a homa ritual. In the centre, a square brick fire pit holds ash and grains, surrounded by brass kalasha pots with mango leaves and yellow flowers, brass bowls, bells and a small brass lamp on a mat. To the left stands a blue deity murti decorated with flower garlands beside a white draped table. Behind the pit sits an empty ornate wooden chair with red cushions, like a peetha throne, with a red flower arrangement nearby. Hanging colourful banners with elephant and bird motifs descend from the white tent ceiling. No people are visible.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27