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A photograph of an outdoor homa under a teal tarpaulin canopy supported by yellow posts. On the left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with white markings on his arms holds a woven basket. In the centre, a man in an orange top and dhoti with long dark hair stands at a long table draped in white, lifting a ritual implement above a row of brass and woven-cane kalasha pots. Beside him, a person in orange holds a lit flame or lamp. A line of people in white, cream and orange clothing stands with hands folded, and small fire pits with offerings sit on the ground. A painted mural of golden fields and a colourful pillar appear behind.

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A photograph of a homa or yagna setting under a covered open-sided pavilion. A woman with long dark hair in an orange-red sari stands behind a long white-draped table, hands pressed together in prayer over a row of kalasha-style pots, each wrapped in woven golden netting and topped with coconuts, with green grass blades and marigold-like flowers. To the left, several men in white dhotis and white shirts sit on the floor, and a man in a light green shirt stands near the table. A painted backdrop of golden wheat fields and a striped ceremonial banner appear behind. Brick-like platforms with offerings sit at the left edge, and the scene is tinted teal-green.2007-11-07A photograph of a ritual scene at a covered open-sided pavilion. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red shawl over a white garment, stands with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes closed, before a long white-draped table. On the table stand several brass-topped pots wrapped in woven netting, each capped with a green coconut, with bundles of straw or grass tucked among them. Behind the table, a bald man in white and a man in white kurta with a small shoulder cloth also hold their hands in anjali. At the right, a man in an orange-brown dhoti-style garment with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a red headcloth holds his hands together. A painted wall mural of golden wheat fields and a decorated striped pillar with a floral motif form the backdrop, and a few other people stand in the background.2007-11-07Outdoor festival scene under a white and blue decorated tent on green matting. In the foreground, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala carries a silver tray with flowers and a small dish. Beside him, an orange-robed monastic with a saffron turban walks forward. Behind them, a row of saffron-clad sannyasis walks, one with a saffron shawl and a turban. On the right, a man in white and a woman in white with a blue lanyard stand with palms pressed together. Gold-painted pillars and orange draped fabric frame the tent, and banana leaves appear overhead.2008-12-30An outdoor covered courtyard under a teal tarpaulin roof, with a seated audience on folding chairs and a colourful striped mat facing a small ritual area. A woman in an orange sari and a man in a saffron-orange robe stand near a white draped figure and a low yellow-cloth table set with brass pots and a kalasha-like arrangement. Several robed and white-clad attendants stand along the right side beside yellow pillars and decorative banners. A cameraman with a video camera films from the left. The scene appears to be a homa or puja gathering, with fire-pit ritual objects visible near the center. No individual is confidently identifiable as a person from the image.2007-11-07A photograph of a ritual setting under a covered outdoor pavilion with a yellow pillar and a painted backdrop of golden wheat fields. In the foreground, a long table draped in white cloth holds several brass kalasha pots wrapped in woven netting, each topped with a coconut and wheat stalks, with mango leaves and flowers. A woman in an orange-red sari with a red bindi and long dark hair stands behind the table with both arms raised and smiling. Behind her, a woman in a white sari works at a food preparation table. On the left, several men in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged on the ground, some wearing rudraksha malas, with a brick platform holding offerings. The scene suggests a homa ritual setup.2007-11-07A photograph of a covered ashram hall where several robed monastics stand in a row with hands folded in prayer, facing a shrine draped with red-orange curtains and garlands of marigolds. Most wear saffron-orange robes with rudraksha or bead malas; one older man in white and another in pink-orange stand among them. On the left, brass ritual vessels, a bell and lamps sit on a patterned cloth. A dark cylindrical object with a red band and a metal bowl are at the foreground. Walls show framed photographs.2009-12-30Outdoor ritual under an open thatched-roof pavilion with red-painted posts and hanging decorations, surrounded by palm trees and orange-walled buildings. In the centre, a shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels with hands joined in namaskar before a square fire pit bordered with white flowers. Several brass kalashas topped with orange-yellow marigold-like flowers sit on a white cloth to the right, alongside brass vessels. Two young men in saffron dhotis and garlands stand at left. Behind them, devotees in white clothes sit in rows, some holding offerings, and a woman in yellow with a rudraksha-style necklace sits near the front, reflecting a homa or puja setting.2011-07-15Outdoor-covered courtyard with a corrugated metal roof and whitewashed walls during a ritual gathering. A long row of men in white dhotis and white shirts stands on the left, with several young boys in light-coloured clothes among them, many wearing garland-like neck cords. Along the centre, a green tarp is laid on the floor with brass puja plates, kalasha-style pots and offerings set on mats in front of a raised white-draped platform. On the right, a group of saffron-robed sannyasis stand in orange and ochre garments, and a figure in red-orange robes holds a tray. A white-draped table with a small object sits at right beside a fan. Oil lamps and metal vessels indicate a puja. Several people appear in orange robes; one standing sannyasi with long dark hair wears a saffron garment, and the figure's appearance is uncertain given the page's a person reference.2007-02-24A photograph of an outdoor pavilion under a teal-green canopy with a bright yellow and pink patterned banner at the left edge. A woman in orange robes and a gold necklace carries a glass pot on her shoulder at left. In the centre, a person in a bright orange sari-style wrap with long dark hair walks barefoot with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside them, another person in orange robes with a gold necklace and a white marking on the forehead walks with hands folded. To the right, seated and standing devotees in grey, white and blue clothing, several with hands in anjali, stand before a striped mat and orange cushion. Chairs stand in rows under the canopy.2007-11-07July 15 20112011-07-15A homa (fire ritual) in an open-sided pavilion with turquoise canopy and yellow pillars. A seated priest in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala sits at a wooden stand near a woven rug, with a shaved-headed man in white dhoti beside him. In the foreground, rows of small clay plates hold offerings, and a brass bell and a tray with fruit sit on the cloth. A woman in orange sits at left near white-draped tables with coconuts and baskets. A line of white-clad and orange-clad devotees sits along the right under the canopy, and a video camera on a tripod records the scene.2007-11-07Outdoor temple-festival scene under a canopy of orange drapes on gold-painted pillars, with marigold garlands and a white tent beside it. In the foreground, a man in an orange dhoti with a maroon-edged shawl carries a brass tray of flowers and offerings. Beside him, a man in an orange turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala holds a kalasha-like vessel with flowers and a green leaf. Behind them, a bearded man in orange robes and a gold necklace stands near the pillar, and several men in white kurtas and orange-clad attendants move through the procession area. A white-shirted official stands at a table with a blue cloth. Visible people number about ten. a person appearance is uncertain: the figure in the orange turban and rudraksha mala has some qualifying cues but the face and full presentation are not clear enough to confirm.2008-12-30