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Outdoor homa under a corrugated metal roof with hanging decorative tassels. A fire burns on an orange-gold tiered altar decorated with yellow flowers and white rangoli lines. Several men in white dhotis sit cross-legged around it, some bare-chested, some in saffron shawls, with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and marigold garlands. A man in a pink turban and white dhoti at centre front, and a man on the right holding a microphone, are seated near the fire. Brass pots, baskets of fruit and offerings lie to the side. Devotees sit on colourful striped mats in the background under palm and tropical trees, with a red-walled building behind.

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September 09 20162016-09-09A homa fire burns in a raised, yellow-painted fire pit decorated with yellow and orange marigold flowers and white kolam lines, under a corrugated roof hung with coloured tassels. Several priests sit cross-legged behind the fire: a bare-chested man at left in orange cloth, a central priest with a pink turban, white dhoti and a large floral garland, and others in white dhotis and orange shawls, one pouring from a basket. Around them, a large seated crowd of mostly bare-chested young men in white dhotis, some wearing orange rudraksha-style mala necklaces, sits on colourful striped mats. Brass vessels, fruit and flowers sit at the right edge, and red-walled buildings and palm trees stand behind. The central figure is a priest conducting the homa rather than a clearly identifiable a person.2016-09-09A photograph of an outdoor homa under a corrugated roof with hanging decorative lanterns. In the foreground, a yellow-ochre fire pit with a burning flame is decorated with yellow flower petals and white rangoli lines. Several priests in saffron-orange shawls and white dhotis sit behind the fire pit, one holding a small bowl, another wearing a pink turban and a gold-and-bead garland. A man in white dhoti and a saffron wrap holds a microphone at right. Behind them, a large group of seated participants, some bare-chested and wearing orange or red garlands, sit on colourful striped mats. Trees and a red-walled building lie beyond the shelter.2016-09-09September 09 20162016-09-09September 09 20162016-09-09Outdoor homa or yagna under a corrugated metal roof, open-sided with palm trees behind. A square yellow-painted fire pit burns with a tall flame at left, decorated with yellow marigold flowers. Behind it, rows of bare-chested men in white dhotis and orange-and-red garlands sit on mats. Standing at right, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and rudraksha mala lifts a bowl. Seated at centre, a man in white dhoti with a pink turban pours from a brass vessel into a wicker basket. Brass lamps and yellow flowers sit on a tray in the foreground. Hanging decorations line the roof edge.2016-09-09September 09 20162016-09-09September 09 20162016-09-09February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesSeptember 09 20162016-09-09September 09 20162016-09-09May 03 20122012-05-03