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A dim indoor hall with whitewashed walls shows a homa at a white brick fire pit in the foreground, with a small flame burning. A person in orange robes and a white patterned cap sits cross-legged, holding a lit lamp or torch aloft over the pit. Two boys in white shirts sit in front, facing the fire. A woman in white with an orange shawl sits in the background near shelves of small deity murtis. Behind them stands a large white bull statue. Brass vessels and a ladle sit at the edge of the pit. Colourful textile hangings line the walls.

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A homa fire ritual in an indoor hall with white-painted brick fire pit blazing at right. A seated priest in orange robes and an ornate patterned conical crown raises his hand in blessing while performing the rite. Beside him a boy in white dhoti with rudraksha mala holds a tray of offerings. Brass vessels, a kalasha, flower garlands, oil lamps and a laptop surround the fire. Behind, a seated figure in orange and white sits near a shelf of small deity figurines and large painted white horse-like statues. a person: the priest's cues are orange robes, the ornate crown and a mala-like presence; he performs the homa as the officiating priest.2007-10-14October 15 20072007-10-15October 15 20072007-10-15A photograph inside a whitewashed room of an ashram shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes and a decorated black-and-white patterned crown sits cross-legged before a white brick fire pit with a burning flame, holding a long rod and a small brass vessel with a lit oil lamp. A woman in white and orange sits on a mat at right beside a white Nandi bull statue with gold trim, draped in a gold cloth, on a blue platform. Shelves hold rows of small painted clay figurines, and colourful striped fabric hangings and bunting decorate the walls and ceiling. Partially visible people at the bottom edge, one in white. A homa or fire ritual is taking place.2007-10-14October 12 20072007-10-12October 14 20072007-10-14Indoor homa or yagna in a plain whitewashed hall. A square fire pit built of white bricks has a small flame at its centre, with a brass bowl and ladle on its edge and red flowers scattered on top. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, some with folded hands, stand in a line near the pit, and a man in a pale shirt and a woman in a green saree with folded hands stand at the front. A white-clad priest walks at the right edge. Behind them is a decorated cow figure, a deity murti on a shelf, and rows of small figurines on the wall. A white-clothed table holds a brass kalasha, fruit, a plate, and a small deity image. a person is not visibly present.2007-10-14A photograph inside a plain whitewashed shrine room lit by hanging string lights. A standing man with his back to the camera wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, an ornate patterned cylindrical headdress, and holds a long staff while facing a large white Nandi bull statue with gold trappings and a deity murti in a red-and-gold cloth. Shelves on the walls hold many small clay and brass figurines. In the foreground, a white brick fire pit burns with flames, beside brass vessels, a kalasha, a lotus flower, an oil lamp and a ladle. Striped mats cover the floor.2007-10-16A photograph of an indoor ritual in a plain whitewashed room with a grey floor. A white brick fire pit holds a lit flame at the centre. A man in an orange saffron robe and a decorative patterned headpiece sits cross-legged on a mat, holding a small ritual lamp or vessel above the fire and a long staff. Behind him stands a large white painted cow figure with gold trim and a draped cloth, a tiered shelf of small colourful deity figurines, and a framed picture of a seated figure in orange. On the right a second person in white sits near a brass tray and a red cloth. Fruit sits on a plate in the foreground, and a decorated fabric hangs from the ceiling. This appears to be a homa or fire ritual.2007-10-14Interior of a plain whitewashed temple hall during a homa ritual at a white brick fire altar in the foreground. A seated priest in saffron-orange robes and a patterned headwrap sits at left, holding a ritual implement over the altar, with an open book beside him. A young woman in white clothing sits cross-legged behind the altar near a lit oil lamp. Behind them stands a white bull statue (Nandi) with gold trappings and a deity murti on a decorated platform, flanked by red and gold hangings and shelves of small figurines.2007-10-17Night outdoor ritual at an ashram courtyard under a corrugated metal roof strung with colourful tassels. A priest in white dhoti and white shawl stands at a white stepped platform holding a lit oil lamp and a brass plate, performing aarti before a decorated deity murti on a golden palanquin-style shrine with marigold and multicoloured garlands. Another white-clad attendant stands behind. Around 25 devotees sit on an orange cloth at the left, hands folded in prayer, many in saffron and red saris and salwar. Brass vessels and offerings are arranged on the platform, and a red velvet sofa sits at the lower right.2011-12-31Indoor ritual homa at a shrine room with whitewashed walls. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a patterned blue-and-white cylindrical headdress tends a brick-lined fire pit (kund) with flames and a ladle, surrounded by brass vessels, a kalasha, and scattered flower petals. Behind him stands a large white bull (Nandi) with gold-trimmed harness and a draped cloth, bearing a deity murti on a platform. Shelves hold many small deity figurines. A young woman in white sits near the Nandi. A small boy in dark clothes sits at the left edge. Printed text on the left wall of the room reads as a banner. A saffron-tipped ceremonial staff stands at left.2007-10-15