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A seated priest in a dark red wrap and matching dhoti performs a homa at a black fire pit, with a bright flame rising from it. He wears a black turban with a red and orange top knot, a white vibhuti tilak on his forehead, a pink flower garland, and rudraksha bands on his arms. Silver kalasha vessels and silver elephant-shaped stands flank the fire, with brass oil lamps at the left edge. Black stone deity murtis adorned with yellow and orange garlands stand on either side, and a microphone is visible at upper right. Purple flower garlands drape the altar wall behind.

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A seated priest in a dark turban and red-brown dhoti with a tiger-striped waistband performs a fire ritual at a homa altar. He wears a long pink flower garland, rudraksha bands on the arms, a gold necklace, and a red tilak. Silver pots and a silver ceremonial implement stand before a small flame, flanked by silver elephant figures and dark stone deity murti draped in yellow and purple garlands. A microphone stands at right, and white cloth hangs behind. The man wears distinctive ornate turban, rudraksha and gold cues, so he is a probable Swamiji seated in person.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31A man in a black turban and red-saffron robe sits before a small homa fire, a bright flame rising from a square fire pit. He wears a pink and white flower garland, rudraksha bracelets on both upper arms, a gold chain, and white and red forehead markings. Silver ritual vessels with elephant-head handles and kalasha-style lids flank the fire. Yellow and orange marigold garlands hang in the background beside a white draped seat. The scene suggests a homa yagna ceremony. One person is present.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31 +1 copiesJanuary 31 20182018-01-31A man seated cross-legged in a red-brown dhoti-style garment with a striped shawl, wearing a tall dark turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a dark beard, and multiple rudraksha bracelets and mala beads. He wears a thick pink-and-white flower garland and a gold chain, and rests his hands near a silver ritual vessel with a small bell, as a pot of water drips over a black linga-shaped stone. Silver kalasha pots and a silver bull figure surround him, with black stone deity murti heads adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands on either side and purple flowers across a white stone backdrop. A microphone stand is visible at the top right, indicating a ceremonial abhishekam or puja setting.2018-01-31A man with a black turban-style hairstyle and a pale tilak on his forehead performs a homa at a fire pit. He wears a red-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with rudraksha malas across his chest and arms and a gold necklace. He pours liquid from a long silver ladle into the flames of a rectangular fire pit. Silver kalasha-style vessels with lids stand on either side. Pink and white flower garlands hang from his neck, and yellow and purple flowers decorate the background. The scene is a fire ritual at an ashram setting.2018-01-31A seated priest in a dark rust-red robe and matching turban performs a homa at a small black fire pit, feeding offerings into flames with his right hand. He wears rudraksha bracelets on both arms and a long white and pink flower garland. Behind him stand dark stone deity murtis draped with yellow and red marigold garlands, and a large linga adorned with a garland and tripundra marks. Silver kalasha vessels and a silver elephant figure surround the fire, and an oil lamp burns at the left. The floor is covered with colourful woven mats. a person is described by the robe, turban, rudraksha and garland cues, though appearance is only suggestive.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31