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Night-time homa in an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof. In the foreground, a priest in orange-red robes and an orange head wrap holds a tray of flowers and burning offerings toward a large brick fire pit where flames rise. Behind the fire, a deity murti of Durga or Chandi stands within a marigold-garlanded arch, flanked by brass trishul staves and a red umbrella. To the right, a seated figure on a gold throne under a red umbrella is depicted in a printed cutout or framed image, wearing an orange head wrap, orange robe and marigold garlands. Purple cloth covers the floor, with brass plates of flowers and offerings nearby. Cattle are visible in the background.

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October 11 20212021-10-11Night ritual in an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof and bright overhead lights. At left, a figure in an orange turban and orange-brown robe tends a flaming brick fire pit, a homa. Centre, a large deity murti with many arms is framed by a marigold garland and a red canopy umbrella. Right, a bearded man in an orange turban and white-and-orange clothing sits on a raised seat under a red umbrella, garlanded with flower garlands and a long mala. A tray of flowers and cows rest in the background, with trishula staffs flanking the altar.2021-10-11October 11 20212021-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 11 20212021-10-11October 11 20212021-10-11Night photograph inside a open-sided hall with a corrugated roof and a single hanging light. A brick-walled homa fire pit blazes in the foreground, ringed with marigold flowers and brass vessels. To the right stands a decorated murti of a multi-armed goddess, framed by a golden arch and a red canopy, beside a tall brass trident. On the left, a person in orange robes and an orange turban holds a lamp or offering tray toward the fire, with a small brass lamp holder nearby. Two white cows stand in the background, and a golden chair sits near the altar.2021-10-11Night photograph of a Chandi Homa fire ritual in an open-sided shed with a corrugated roof. A sadhu in orange robes and a wrapped orange head covering holds a flaming brass tray toward a brick fire pit where a fire burns with offerings. Behind them stands a large deity murti of Durga-style form with many arms, framed by a semicircular ring of marigold garlands, flanked by two gold trishul staffs and red-and-gold parasols. On the right sits a seated statue dressed in orange with an orange turban and marigold garlands, on a gold-framed seat. Purple cloths and marigold petals cover the floor.2021-10-11October 14 20212021-10-14October 14 20212021-10-14October 14 20212021-10-14Night photo inside a large open-sided hall under a metal truss roof with bright ceiling lights. A standing figure in an orange-red robe and orange head wrap, seen from behind, holds a lit oil lamp aarti toward a decorated deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with red and gold ornaments, flanked by smaller figures and a gold-and-red canopy. In front, a brick fire pit blazes as a homa, with a brass bowl, marigold petals, and kumkum-marked offerings. A gold trident stands at the right beside a purple cloth covered floor.2021-10-11October 11 20212021-10-11