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Ritual scene at a temple hall with a fire pit (homa/yagna) in the foreground, flames rising from a brick-lined pit surrounded by yellow and red flower garlands. Three men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the pit; the central man holds a brass vessel pouring liquid, another holds a ladle, and a shirtless man at right handles offerings. A gold-and-purple ceremonial umbrella stands behind them, and a figure in an orange robe and turban sits near a decorated throne-like structure. Women in purple and blue saris and other devotees watch from the side. Marigold garlands hang on the pillars and a red carpet covers the floor, with brass pots and plantain stalks arranged around the pit.

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April 14 20182018-04-14A photograph of a ritual at an indoor temple hall with a fire pit (homa/yagna) burning at the centre on a platform decorated with marigold and flower garlands and banana stalks. A standing priest in a white dhoti with gold borders and an orange-and-red turban pours liquid from a brass vessel over a garlanded kalasha, while a second white-clad priest with bare torso and rudraksha beads stands beside him. Two more men in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded necklaces stand by, and a seated man in a black-and-white outfit with a garland sits at left near a small table of brass vessels. A purple and gold canopy (chhatra) stands behind the fire, and a decorated golden arch frame sits at left. Several people in saffron and orange robes and a woman in purple sari are visible in the background.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A homa fire ritual inside a hall with exposed brick walls and hanging marigold garlands. A low brick fire pit with burning logs sits on a red floor, decorated with flowers, fruit and coconuts, with brass vessels and oil lamps nearby. Three priests in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies perform the rite; the central priest holds a coconut above a kalasha-like vessel while the others hold ritual items. A fourth man in a saffron-and-gold garment and gold necklace stands at right with hands joined. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and white, a woman in purple, and a decorated ornamental umbrella and bright garlands are visible.2018-04-14A homa fire ceremony in a hall with a red floor and garlanded decor. A fire burns in a brick-lined fire pit bordered with yellow-and-pink flower garlands and banana stalks. Priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls stand around it; the central priest, bare-chested with a red turban and rudraksha-style beads, pours an offering into the flames. A gold-and-white ornate umbrella stands behind, with a kalasha, brass vessels and marigold garlands at the front. Other devotees in saffron and white stand at the back, and a gold-edged parasol shades the scene.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A homa fire is burning in a sunken fire pit on a red floor inside a decorated temple hall, with a flower-tiered offering platform and coconuts and fruits to the right. Several priests in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies stand at the fire; the central priest in a maroon turban pours from a brass vessel with a flower garland, while others hold offerings. Umbrellas with ornate canopies and marigold garlands decorate the hall, and a few onlookers in orange and white sit at the edges. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person, so this is a ritual scene with priests and devotees.2018-04-14Photograph of a homa at a temple hall decorated with marigold garlands and hanging purple and red canopies. A fire burns in a brick fire pit on a red-cloth-covered floor, surrounded by offerings of flowers, fruit and brass vessels. Three priests in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the fire; the central one holds a brass vessel and pours liquid, another holds a garland, and the third stands with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a row of attendants, some in orange turbans, watch, and a decorated palanquin or ratha frame with floral garlands stands on the right. A large ornate umbrella stands at left. The priests wear white dhotis with gold borders.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14