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A ritual homa or fire ceremony in a hall with white walls and a red curtain. Three seated deity murtis with garlands of orange, red and white flowers sit on golden thrones at left and centre. In the foreground, a bald priest in a saffron-orange dhoti sits cross-legged before a brick fire pit with a flame and tall smoke, with banana leaves, fruits, marigold garlands, bowls of flowers and brass vessels around him. Two standing priests in white dhotis with gold borders and orange turbans, one with a garland, perform offerings at right; a cameraman with a tripod films the scene.

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January 09 20152015-01-09A fire ritual is performed in a hall with white tiled floor. A bald priest in saffron-orange robe with gold border sits cross-legged before a brick-built fire pit, feeding a flame with offerings. Two standing assistants in white dhoti and shawl, one with a saffron-and-gold turban, hold red flower garlands and offering trays. Behind them, deity murtis are decorated with multicoloured garlands, one seated on a golden throne, and a cameraman with tripod films the scene. Plates of fruit, coconuts, flower petals, leaves and vessels surround the ritual area.2015-01-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style ritual inside a hall with a bright white floor. Center stage, several gold-framed thrones are decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, and deity murtis sit on them, one at left with a crown. In front, a yellow brick fire pit holds a lit flame with offerings and brass vessels arranged around it. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti kneels at the lower left with hands folded in namaskar. Another man in an orange-brown cloth stands at center holding a ritual item, while a figure in a white dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera. A seated man in orange sits at far left on a red cushioned seat. Red flower petals and fruit lie scattered on the floor.2015-01-09April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA ritual homa at a stage-like hall with a sunken yellow brick fire pit burning in the foreground, flames rising near offerings of green leaves, fruit, and small brass bowls. A man in orange clothes kneels at the left with hands folded in prayer. Behind the fire, a man in a white dhoti and shawl stands facing away from the camera, with a lighter-robed attendant nearby. Three ornate thrones draped in red-and-orange flower garlands stand across the stage, with a deity murti adorned with jewellery and garlands seated on the right, and a decorated seat with gold ornaments and a bright garland at the centre. A dark maroon curtain and white ceiling lights frame the scene.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09A stage ritual in a hall with a maroon curtain and bright ceiling lights. A yellow brick fire pit holds a burning fire in front of three gold thrones. On the left, a seated figure in dark red robes and a seated figure in orange sit with hands folded near the fire. In the centre, a priest in a white dhoti and a bare-chested man in orange-brown cloth stand before the fire, while another seated person in red sits beside them. On the right, a large throne holds two deity murtis draped in garlands of marigolds and red-and-white flowers, with a deity murti in a garland on the centre throne. Flower petals, brass vessels, plates of offerings and a fan are scattered across the floor.2015-01-09A temple-style puja inside a hall with a white tiled floor and dark maroon drapes. At center, a standing figure in red and white robes with a shaved head and tilak holds a bell and offers worship before a flaming fire pit of yellow-painted bricks, with a kalasha and offerings nearby. Behind, decorated deity murtis sit under floral garlands of marigolds and roses on gold-trimmed thrones. On the left, a seated figure in red with a shaved head sits with hands folded, and a kneeling priest in saffron clothes presses his palms together near the fire. A figure in white dhoti with a shawl stands at right, facing the deities. Fruit, flowers and brass vessels are scattered on the floor.2015-01-09A temple-style ritual hall with a fire pit of yellow bricks burning at the centre-front, surrounded by offering plates of fruit, flowers and brass vessels. A woman in orange robes kneels at the left edge, hands folded near the fire. Behind, a seated man in white and an orange-robed priest stand before golden thrones draped with marigold garlands. Three deity murtis adorned with garlands and silk sit on the thrones, with a kalasha and brass lamp in front. A figure in dark red robes stands near the centre. Golden thrones and a maroon velvet backdrop complete the setting.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09A photograph of a homa at a temple-style hall with a brick fire pit burning in the foreground. A man in orange robes sits cross-legged at left with hands folded in prayer. Behind, a priest in white dhoti and a cap stands before ornate gold thrones draped in marigold garlands and red cloth, where deity murti are seated. A second robed figure in saffron stands near the middle, and small offerings, fruit, flowers and kalasha vessels are arranged on the floor with rose petals scattered on a red rug. Gold-framed thrones and red velvet drapes complete the setting. Three to four physical people are visible.2015-01-09