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A homa fire pit with a golden square base and smoke rising sits under a white canopy on a striped cloth floor. Several people in saffron-orange robes stand and sit around it; a standing figure with a red head cloth and mala beads holds a vessel. At right, a seated person in red-orange robes with a crown-like headpiece, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned chair in front of a microphone. A black linga-shaped deity murti decorated with garlands and a seated figure appear behind. Brass lamps, flower garlands, a laptop and a monitor are in front.

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September 10 20172017-09-10 +1 copiesOutdoor pavilion under a white canopy at an ashram: a golden fire pit (homa kunda) with flames and smoke sits on a striped rug, with a standing figure in orange robes and red head wrap tending it. Around it, several people in orange and saffron clothing sit or stand, including a seated man in orange on a red-cushioned throne at right, raising his hands, wearing a crown-like headpiece and beaded necklaces. A dark stone deity murti stands garlanded with marigolds nearby, and brass lamps and offerings are arranged on the floor. Laptops and a monitor sit at the front.2017-09-10September 10 20172017-09-10 +2 copiesSeptember 10 20172017-09-10 +2 copiesOctober 10 20172017-10-10A photograph of a homa fire pit inside a pavilion with a striped cloth floor. A square yagna kund with flames sits in the centre. Around it, about fifteen young boys and men in saffron-orange robes and red or orange head cloths stand in a group, some holding ritual items. A seated figure in orange robes and beaded necklaces sits on a red and silver throne at right, near a flat-screen monitor. Brass lamps, a flower garland, brass plates and scattered red petals surround the scene. A deity murti stands near the group.2017-09-10Outdoor ritual under a white canopy with pink draping. A raised golden fire pit with flames stands at centre, with a priest in a red headcloth pouring offerings beside it. Several men and boys in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls, with rudraksha malas, stand in a line behind the fire. A man in orange with a drum is at right. A seated figure in orange with a rudraksha mala and a bead garland sits on a red-cushioned chair beside a dark monitor, and a bare-chested man in orange stands near a large garland of red and white flowers. Striped woven mats cover the floor, with brass plates, oil lamps and a silver stand in the foreground. A deity image in a green and gold shrine stands at right.2017-10-10 +1 copiesSeptember 10 20172017-09-10 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20172017-09-24 +1 copiesSeptember 10 20172017-09-10A photograph of an evening homa at an open-air pavilion under a white tarpaulin. Several priests in saffron-orange robes stand around a yellow fire pit with flames rising, and one holds a ceremonial vessel over the fire. Striped multicoloured mats cover the floor, with brass oil lamps, a green leaf-wrapped offering, bananas, a garland of white and red flowers, and plates of flowers and sweets in front. Behind, a deity murti in a glass shrine is decorated with a red garland and gold ornaments. A seated man in orange-red robes with a rudraksha mala and a shawl sits on a throne-like chair to the right, attended by a young boy in saffron, while a black stone figure with a garland stands near the fire. Lights and a camera stand are visible at the edges.2017-09-17Night-time ritual under a white canopy with pink trim and string lights. In the foreground a square yellow fire pit holds a bright flame, and a standing sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and an orange headband tends the fire. A seated man in red and saffron robes, with a long braid, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, sits on a red and silver throne-like chair beside a microphone. Another priest in orange stands at left, and a woman in a green sari sits at right near an orange cloth. Behind them stands a shrine with a golden deity murti in a red-backed niche, garlanded with flowers, and a tall decorated silver palanquin-like structure appears in the middle. Colourful striped mats cover the floor, and a golden lion statue is nearby. The person in the red and saffron robes matches the a person cues and sits in the seat of honour.2017-09-24