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Night-time homa in an open hall: a large golden-framed fire pit with flames rising from it, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and pink petals. Behind it stand priests in orange dhotis and red-orange sashes; one bare-chested man in a white dhoti holds a microphone and a ceremonial gold collar, while another bare-chested man in white kneels at right holding a microphone and a rudraksha-style bead garland. A priest at center holds a brass-rimmed drum, and a bearded man in orange at right holds a ritual implement. Brass vessels, a bowl of pink flowers, offering plates and a silver urn sit on mats in front. Rows of seated devotees, many in white and orange, watch from the left under a bright stage light.

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