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A night homa in an open-sided pavilion. A standing priest in an orange-saffron dhoti with a matching orange turban and gold-bordered cloth pours an offering from a silver vessel into a rising fire on a stepped stone fire pit. Smoke fills the air. Behind the fire, a figure seated on a red upholstered throne with gold trim and a gold-bordered back is partly visible, wearing orange-saffron clothing and a chain. To the left, floral garlands hang on a decorated deity murti altar with white flower decorations. Brass pots and bowls sit on the stone steps, with scattered flower petals, stacked firewood, and yellow cloth bags at the lower left. A fan stands beside the throne.

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October 13 20132013-10-13A night homa ritual in an open-sided hall. A priest in an orange-brown dhoti and orange head cloth, bare-chested with gold bangles, holds a lit oil lamp toward a shrine. The shrine holds a deity murti draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, with a large gold cobra hood above it. A fire pit blazes with smoke, surrounded by brass vessels, fruit, flower offerings and a ladle. On the right, a figure in red-brown robes sits on a red velvet throne with gold trim, hands folded near the face, and a second robed figure stands behind with palms joined. A pedestal fan and a small framed deity picture hang in the background.2013-10-06A night-time homa at an open-air ritual site. In the centre a fire blazes in a stepped yellow-brown fire pit, with smoke rising. Behind it stands a tall golden cobra-hood canopy above a deity murti draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands. To the left, a priest in a rust-orange dhoti and matching turban holds a lit lamp toward the altar. On the right, a person in rust-orange robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne-style chair, hands pressed together, while another robed attendant stands behind with hands folded. Trays of fruit, flowers, kumkum and brass vessels lie on the floor, and a standing fan is visible.2013-10-06Night-time homa at an open-air outdoor setting. A large fire blazes in a golden-edged square fire pit in the centre, with smoke rising. Behind it stands a deity murti with a golden multi-hooded naga canopy, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. To the left, a standing man in an orange-brown dhoti and an orange head wrap holds a ladle over the fire. At right, a seated man in orange-brown robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in a brown robe stands beside him with hands joined. Brass vessels, flower offerings, red petals, and a small framed deity picture sit around the fire pit.2013-10-06A night-time homa ritual in an open-sided hall thick with smoke. A fire burns in a stepped golden-brown yajna kund at centre, with brass vessels, flower offerings and red petals around its base. Behind it stands a large deity murti adorned with yellow marigold garlands, beneath a hooded cobra canopy. To the left, a man in an orange headcloth and orange dhoti holds a small lamp or ladle toward the fire. On the right, a seated figure in a red-and-gold throne wears a maroon-orange robe, hands folded in prayer, with a white cloth at his hand. A second robed attendant in maroon stands with hands folded near a standing fan. A small framed picture of a deity hangs on the wall at left. Visible people: about four.2013-10-06April 03 20162016-04-03A night-time homa at an open-air ritual site. A priest in orange-saffron dhoti and turban at left holds a lit lamp or fire vessel toward the flames. Behind a large fire pit with burning wood, a deity murti with a cobra-hood crown is garlanded with yellow and orange flower garlands. A seated figure in red-brown robes sits in an ornate red-and-gold throne at right with palms pressed together, while a second robed attendant stands behind the fire. Brass vessels, banana leaves, flowers and offerings lie on the floor, and a standing fan sits near the throne.2013-10-06October 13 20132013-10-13Night-time homa at an open-sided pavilion with a fire burning in a stone fire pit. On the right a person in maroon-and-gold ritual cloth sits on a red cushioned gilt chair, pouring liquid or offering from a large brass vessel into the flames. On the left a standing person in orange robes with an orange head wrap watches. Behind them, a decorated deity murti with garlands of yellow marigolds stands on a blue draped platform, surrounded by flower garlands, brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels, bowls of offerings and a fan. Smoke rises through the scene.2013-10-13October 11 20132013-10-11October 08 20132013-10-08October 06 20132013-10-06