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A homa or fire ritual in a tiled hall with a gold-framed throne at the back. A seated man in a deep red robe, gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, while a standing attendant in a red sari and bangles watches. Several priests in white dhotis sit on striped mats before a brick fire pit with white smoke rising and a small oil lamp burning. Marigold garlands, copper-bronze vessels, fruit and banana leaves surround the altar. A gold standing deity statue stands to the left. A fan and a figure in white walk in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated throne figure wears a red robe and gold necklace, with long hair and a red-and-gold headband-style adornment; appearance cues are moderate, so treated as probable.

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June 23 20172017-06-23September 27 20172017-09-27 +1 copiesA ritual homa or yagna scene under a white tent with orange and maroon cloth. Smoke rises from a fire pit in the centre, where a woman in a white sari kneels and offers something into the flames. Several priests in white dhotis with gold borders attend the fire, one bending low over a tray of fruit and flowers. A man on the right wears an orange cloth and a rudraksha mala. A seated man on the right in a red-brown robe with a gold necklace and garland, holding a white flower, sits on a golden throne with a large gold backrest; he has long swept-back hair and a tilak, and appearance suggests a person in the central seat, presented in an in-person ritual setting. Nearby, a man in a red turban and rudraksha mala kneels beside offering baskets of fruit, flowers and kalasha-style vessels. Crowded devotees stand behind in orange and white clothing.2017-05-26September 27 20172017-09-27May 25 20172017-05-25A homa fire burns in a brick-lined fire pit on a striped mat in a hall. Several shirtless men in white dhotis stand at left, one holding a tray of offerings and another with an orange cloth. A priest in white dhoti and blue turban sits cross-legged at right, tending the fire with a ladle. Marigold garlands and fruit, coconuts and brass vessels are arranged around the pit. A golden standing deity murti stands near the doorway. At far right, a seated figure in saffron-red robes, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions; this matches a person by appearance cues.2017-09-27 +1 copiesMay 26 20172017-05-26March 16 20172017-03-16A homa ritual in a tent-like hall. In the centre, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged before a square brick fire pit with burning embers and offerings. Beside him, a priest in orange and a seated attendant tend the fire. Standing priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls, rudraksha malas and bare shoulders surround the area. To the right, a tiered altar with a deity murti and gold-framed images, brass lamps, and kalasha-like vessels. A red and green striped mat lies on the floor. Roughly ten people are visible.2015-09-14June 23 20172017-06-23A homa ritual in a tented hall, with a fire pit filled with burning offerings and smoke rising across the frame. On the right, a seated man in a rust-red turban and dark red-brown dhoti sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaskar, wearing a red-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces. Standing at left, a priest in an orange shawl and white dhoti holds a lit lamp toward the fire, while a bare-chested priest at centre performs the offering. Flower garlands drape a deity murti and kalasha at left. Devotees sit on the floor at the back, and a screen shows a colourful image. A colourful umbrella hangs overhead.2016-12-07February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copies