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A night outdoor homa at a temple-like setting: a square stone fire pit with a large flame burns in the centre, and a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red-orange turban sits at the right, adorned with rudraksha-style beads, a gold necklace and bangles, while the seated congregation in orange and saffron robes, many with shaved heads, presses palms together in prayer. Behind them a crowd stands under string lights and festoons, a pink-and-gold deity murti is decorated at the top right, and brass vessels and oil lamps sit on a leopard-print cloth near the fire. a person cues: turban, ornate gold necklace and bangles, and central seated position, with a saffron shawl; he appears to be the officiating presence at the homa.

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Evening homa at an ashram: a fire burns in a raised stone fire pit in the foreground, with a seated figure on a raised seat behind it wearing an orange turban, orange and gold garments and a large gold necklace over a beaded mala. Around the fire sit a crowd of devotees in saffron and orange robes, many shaven-headed men in orange cloth and malas, and women in orange saris with rudraksha beads and dark hair in buns, some with hands folded. A white wall fan stands at right and a dark night setting surrounds the gathering.2013-07-22Night ritual photograph at an open-air fire pit where a homa is burning in a square stone fire pit with bright flames. A man seated on a raised cushioned seat behind the fire wears an orange-saffron turban, a heavy layered garland of flowers and a large gold necklace, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold-coloured dhoti border; his appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, though the image alone leaves identity uncertain. Around him, many people in saffron, orange and mustard robes sit or kneel with hands raised in namaste or clapping, some with rudraksha malas. Brass plates, bowls, a small oil lamp and a cup of red offerings sit on the stone platform near the fire. Behind them is a decorated ceremonial backdrop with greenery, and a standing fan is visible at right.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22Night ritual gathering in an open courtyard with a central fire pit burning brightly. A figure seated on a raised throne-like seat at the back wears an orange-brown turban, a large gold necklace with beads and rudraksha, and orange-brown robes, with hands raised and a microphone at his mouth. Around the fire, shaven-headed men in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas sit in front of a row of women in orange-yellow and brown saris and blouses, many with hair in braids or buns, hands pressed in prayer. A white-clothed man sits in the background, and a fan and brass vessels are visible at the edges.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A night-time homa at an open ashram courtyard. A fire burns in a square stone fire pit at centre, surrounded by seated devotees in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas, many with shaved heads. At the back, a figure in a red head covering and ornate gold necklace, wearing a saffron-and-gold cloth, sits behind the fire pit, with a silver-framed altar and a standing man in white at the right edge. Women in orange and red saris with gold borders sit in rows on either side. Brass vessels and offerings rest near the fire. Behind, a seated audience in white clothes watches. The scene reads as a fire ritual during a satsang gathering.2013-07-22A homa fire burns in a square stone fire pit surrounded by seated devotees in saffron and orange robes, many with palms pressed together in prayer. A seated figure on a leopard-print mat at right wears an orange turban, an ornate gold necklace and bangles, and a saffron garment, with a brass vessel and ladle before the fire. A brass bell and brass pots sit near the pit. Several monks and female devotees in orange and saffron clothing fill the foreground and background. a person cues: a saffron turban, ornate gold necklace and bangles on the seated central figure leading the homa.2013-07-22March 10 20132013-03-10Night photograph of a homa (fire ritual) in progress at an outdoor ashram setting. A large fire burns in a square stone fire pit in the centre, with sticks and offerings beside it. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a long layered garland and gold ornaments, stands at the right holding a ritual vessel and pointing toward the flames. Around the fire, shaved-headed priests and devotees in saffron and orange robes sit on the ground, some with rudraksha malas. Behind them a large crowd of seated people in white clothing fills the courtyard, with a silver-framed altar panel and a deity murti with flower garlands on a pedestal at the left. Hanging green and floral decorations frame the scene.2013-07-22Photo of a large homa fire ceremony in an outdoor courtyard at night. A central square fire pit blazes with flames and burning sticks. Seated in front of the fire on a raised ornate throne is a figure in saffron-orange robes with orange and rudraksha-style beaded garlands, holding a book. Surrounding the fire, shaved-headed priests in orange robes with yellow borders sit on the left, and women in orange and red saris with beaded necklaces sit on the right and behind, some tossing offerings into the flames. Many standing and seated devotees in white and orange fill the background, with a lit stage area and a deity image visible in the upper right.2013-03-10A photograph of an evening homa at a fire pit set into a tiled platform, with smoke rising. A central figure sits cross-legged on a raised ornate silver-framed seat, wearing a saffron robe and a marigold garland, with long hair and a painted forehead; the page indicates a person, but the appearance cues are only partial, so the identity is uncertain. Around the fire, many devotees in saffron and orange robes and red saris sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, several wearing rudraksha malas. Brass pots and offering vessels stand beside the fire pit, and a standing fan and onlookers are visible in the background.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10