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A photograph of a homa ritual in progress at a brick fire pit lined with yellow marigold petals. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair and a white and green flower garland, sits cross-legged and holds his hands together before a microphone stand. Around him, about a dozen devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls sit on mats, some with hands folded and some holding ritual implements. Wooden sticks, brass bowls, incense and offerings sit beside the pit. a person (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and flower garland) leads the fire ritual, with the Vidhyarthi Homa described on the page.

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A photograph of a homa ritual in a hall. A central figure in orange robes, with long hair, a red bindi and a white and orange flower garland, sits behind a white brick fire pit decorated with yellow flowers and holds a ritual implement. Around him, devotees in orange and white clothing sit on mats, several with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, and one woman in white sits at right. Brass bowls of offerings and a bundle of sticks lie at left, and a microphone stand is at right. Orange curtains are visible behind them.2007-12-25A photograph of a homa ritual in a hall. A seated man in orange robes and a white flower garland with a tricolour-striped band speaks into a microphone, hands raised over a white brick fire pit decorated with yellow flowers. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls sit on mats, some with sacred threads and vibhuti marks. A stand-mounted microphone and metal offering bowls with fruit, grains and firewood surround the pit, with orange curtains in the background.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A photo of a homa ritual in a white-walled hall with orange curtains. At the centre, a man with long swept-back hair wears an orange robe, a white and green-striped jasmine garland and a rudraksha mala, and points upward while holding a microphone. In front of him is a white brick fire pit decorated with yellow flowers, with a small copper vessel nearby. Around him, men in white kurtas and orange shawls sit in rows; one on the left holds a bundle of sticks, and another on the right, in a white kurta, holds a ceremonial sword-like rod. Brass pillars stand behind the fire pit.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a homa fire ritual in a hall. A central fire pit is built of white bricks with yellow marigold petals scattered around its edge. Behind it, a bright fire burns. A figure seated at the centre wears an orange robe, a white and orange garland and a red forehead mark, holding a small ceremonial object over the pit while speaking into a handheld microphone. Around them, about a dozen seated men wear orange shawls over white kurtas, and several sit on mats. Trays of fruit, flowers, coconut, bowls and wood sticks lie on the floor. A peacock-feather fan stands on the right, and a white-clothed table is at the back left.2007-12-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a white and dark flower garland performs a homa at a low brick fire pit decorated with yellow flowers. He has long swept-back dark hair and a white forehead mark, cupping his hands before a microphone on a stand. Oil lamps, bowls of fruit, flowers, and offering trays sit on the mat in front. Behind him, seated devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, some holding their hands together, fill the hall, and a child in white sits at left. Red cushions and a gold-painted pillar appear at right. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial garland, consistent with the page's Brahmotsav homa context.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a homa ritual in an open pavilion with a white brick fire pit decorated with yellow flowers. A man in orange clothing with a red top and a white jasmine garland with green and blue ribbon accents sits on a cushion, hands extended over the offerings. He is speaking into a microphone. Behind him, seated devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls watch; a small child in a light outfit sits at left. Offerings on brass plates include bananas, coconuts, flowers, and bundled sticks. A tall gold-topped pole stands at right.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25