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A homa ritual in a temple-style hall with a fire pit lined with brick, smoke rising in the centre. Several priests in white dhotis sit around the pit, one standing with an arm raised toward a decorated deity murti with flower garlands on a green canopy throne. Devotees in white clothes with red-and-saffron shawls sit in the foreground, and a golden throne-like seat stands at left. Microphones are set near the priests.

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July 09 20132013-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial puja in a tented hall with a red-draped dais under a golden canopy. Gilded deity murti are garlanded with yellow marigolds. Brass oil lamps stand at left, and smoke rises from a blue-draped altar holding kalasha pots. Priests in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls sit on a striped rug near ceremonial staffs. On the right, a man in white with a red garland sits on a golden throne-like seat. Foreground devotees, some bald and in white, sit facing the altar in the performance of homa-style rituals.2015-07-17A photograph of a homa being performed in a hall before a decorated deity altar. A brick fire pit with bright flames and smoke sits in the centre-right, surrounded by brass vessels and offerings. A bare-chested priest in an orange-yellow cloth, with a red rudraksha mala, raises one arm beside the fire, while another priest in white sits nearby. Several white-clad men sit on the floor, and a man in white with folded hands is at the right edge. Behind them stands a garlanded deity murti under a canopy, flanked by a framed statue and orange-and-blue banners. Other men in white sit on chairs at the back right. Marigold garlands and flower petals decorate the floor and altars.2015-07-16A photograph of a homa fire ritual in a hall with a brick fire pit bordered by coloured rangoli and flower petals. A bare-chested priest with a red rudraksha mala sits behind the flames, holding a ladle and offerings, while two white-clad assistants in dhotis kneel at left, one holding a bowl of red flowers. Behind the fire, a deity murti in an ornate shrine is decorated with marigold garlands and flowers. Other seated figures in white dhotis and shawls sit along the right side, and a microphone stand stands near the fire. Brass plates and vessels are scattered on the floor.2015-07-16Outdoor evening ritual with a fire pit sending up smoke. A seated man in an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears an orange-red turban and a red-and-white garland, hands pressed in namaste. Nearby, a priest in white dhoti with a yellow-and-saffron shawl stands at the ritual altar, which holds brass kalashas and vessels, a deity murti in a red and orange garland, and offerings on a red cloth. Shirtless and white-clad priests attend, and a crowd of seated devotees, many with hands folded, fills the foreground. A red-and-yellow umbrella stands at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated throne figure has a turban, saffron-orange clothing and a rudraksha mala, supporting the page's claim of his presence.2016-12-07 +1 copiesEvening ritual in a warm orange-walled hall. A large deity murti stands at the back, heavily draped in marigold and red flower garlands, with a golden arch behind it. In front, a fire burns on a platform where bare-chested priests in white dhotis perform a homa, one priest tending the flames while others sit with instruments. Seated in rows on the floor are many devotees in white clothes, some with red shawls and long hair. To the right is an empty red velvet chair with gold trim, holding a framed portrait of a person in pink, with flower decoration. The scene is lit by warm lamps and a pink-hued backdrop.2013-07-09A photograph of a temple-style ritual hall with orange-painted walls. In the centre, a richly garlanded deity murti stands behind a platform, decorated with marigold and other flower garlands. Before it, a priest in white dhoti and a shawl performs abhishekam or puja while a fire burns at the front with offerings. Nearby a young man in a white dhoti tends the flame and a woman in a yellow sari stands beside the platform. On the right, a seated woman in orange-brown robes and a gold necklace sits on an ornate chair. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes, some with red or saffron shawls, face the altar and listen or meditate. The copyright text and archive credit are overlaid on the upper right, but no clearly identifiable a person is visible.2013-07-09July 17 20152015-07-17A night-time ritual on an open-air stage with smoke rising from a fire offering. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne, wearing a red-and-gold turban, a multi-strand beaded necklace and a long garland, watches the proceedings with a large pedestal fan beside him. In front, a priest in white dhoti and shawl pours from a vessel near a decorated deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Many devotees, mostly bare-chested and wearing white cloth, sit in rows with hands folded or raised, and some photograph with phones. Brass lamps, kalasha pots and fruit offerings sit on red-draped tables. a person is seated on the throne in saffron-red attire with a crown-like turban and ceremonial beaded necklace, appearing to preside over a homa/puja.2016-12-07A homa fire ritual in a tented shrine. A bare-chested priest with red rudraksha malas and an orange-yellow dhoti raises a lit oil lamp toward a fire pit lined with brick, with bright flames rising from it. Two seated assistants in white dhotis and shawls sit at left, and a standing attendant at right. Behind them stand a large deity murti draped in garlands and a silver-framed shrine containing a standing figure with a crown and garlands. Orange triangular banners with floral designs flank the altar, and a microphone stands near the priest.2015-07-16July 16 20152015-07-16July 04 20132013-07-04