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A homa ritual at an outdoor pavilion with smoke rising through the air. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a yellow border and a pink head cloth raises a small vessel toward a decorated altar of garlands in white, yellow and red, with brass plates behind it. Two lion figures and small deity murti sit on the altar base. A second priest in a red-gold dhoti stands at right, and a younger assistant in white with a rudraksha mala stands at left. Seated devotees in white and red shawls line the left side, and a brass kalasha and lamps sit on the floor.

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July 18 20152015-07-18A temple ritual outdoors under a canopy. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border, wearing a pink-and-red turban and a rudraksha mala, holds a silver fire vessel and pours liquid over a deity murti decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. Beside him, a second priest in white holds a plate of white flowers. Brass oil lamps stand at left, a lion-shaped finial on one lamp. Smoke rises from a brick fire pit with offerings in front. Ornate gold-toned halo-shaped ornaments flank the shrine, and an orange and red embroidered banner hangs on the right. Seated devotees in white with folded hands watch at left, and a cameraman stands behind.2015-07-18 +1 copiesJuly 18 20152015-07-18 +1 copiesOutdoor homa ritual under a yellow canopy with gold leaf-shaped ornaments. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with an orange-and-gold sash and a rudraksha mala stands at the fire pit, holding a silver vessel and a plate of offerings. Another priest in white with a pink-and-red turban chants into a microphone at right. A seated devotee in white with folded hands watches at left. Smoke rises from a brick fire pit decorated with flowers. Behind it stands an altar with a deity murti draped in garlands, lion-carved pedestals, and a brass oil lamp stand with a lion finial in the foreground. Several seated devotees in white and red garments sit in the lower foreground.2015-07-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa ritual at a Nithya-Satsang event. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in white dhoti holds a plate of white flowers over a brick fire pit with burning offerings and smoke. Beside him another priest in white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth pours liquid from a vessel. A kalasha with a mango leaf and red and white flower garland sits near the fire pit. Behind them a decorated deity murti is adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a silver-toned shrine with lion figures. Brass lamp stands with lion finials and gold-tipped ceremonial standards frame the scene. Seated devotees in white and red clothing watch with hands folded, and a microphone is held by a man at the right.2015-07-18A ritual scene in a smoky tent-like setting. A bare-chested priest in a pink and gold turban and white dhoti with a gold border stands at left, reaching toward a deity murti draped with garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. Golden ceremonial shield-shaped backdrops frame the altar. Another shirtless man with a rudraksha mala, and a man holding a brass bowl, stand beside the altar, with carved figures and brass vessels in front. A mild haze of smoke or steam hangs in the air. Appears to be a homa or puja ritual.2015-07-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple puja at a deity shrine. Several priests with bare upper bodies and white dhotis perform worship before a tall decorated murti surrounded by garlands of yellow and white flowers, with lion figures and a serpent-shaped base. A priest in an orange silk dhoti and red headcloth holds a brass plate and lamp, while another stands at the left holding a small vessel. A brass throne-like canopy stands behind a seated deity figure with a crown and garlands. Orange and yellow cloth hangs as a backdrop, with a printed copyright line at lower right.2015-07-18July 18 20152015-07-18July 18 20152015-07-18 +1 copiesOutdoor temple ritual in front of a deity murti draped in marigold and white flower garlands, with gold ornaments and a pearl necklace. Two priests stand at the left: the foremost is bare-chested with a saffron-orange shawl over his shoulder and white dhoti with blue border; a second priest in a white dhoti and white cloth holds a silver tray with a folded white cloth, while a third person in a red-and-gold garment sits in the lower foreground beside a fire pit with flames, smoke and offerings of fruit, coconut and flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides under a yellow-orange canopy with gold ornamental discs. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2015-07-18 +1 copiesJuly 18 20152015-07-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a Hindu ritual homa in an open-sided pavilion with a white cloth backdrop and a corrugated roof. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a maroon-and-gold border holds a brass tray and reaches toward smoke rising from a fire pit. Another priest in white with a pink-and-orange turban stands nearby. Behind them, a row of men in orange and saffron garments with white dhotis stands in a line, one holding a microphone. Brass pots, kalasha with a mango-leaf and marigold garland, banana, flowers, coconuts and offering plates sit on the floor. An ornate deity murti decorated with marigold garlands and a golden umbrella stands on a blue-skirted platform behind the fire, and garlanded deity murtis sit on a red-draped golden throne at the right.2015-07-17