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A photograph of a homa ritual on a raised red stage in a hall. A white-clad figure with a shaved head sits among about seven people in orange and saffron robes, several seated on the floor before a small fire, with brass plates of offerings and yellow-flowered vessels arranged in front of them. Behind them stands a white deity murti with a dark face, backed by a painted mountain-and-clouds backdrop. A decorated banner hangs at right beside a red-cushioned chair with no one seated in it. The gathering is seated, not standing.

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October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A photograph of a homa ritual at an indoor stage with a painted mountain backdrop. A white deity murti of a goddess with blue skin and long black hair, decorated with garlands, stands at left. In front, a fire burns in a brick-lined fire pit. Several men in saffron-orange robes sit on a red-draped platform, one in white with an orange shawl, with brass plates of offerings, fruit, flowers and banana leaves in the foreground. A vacant ornate chair sits at the right. Six or more seated participants and a few others are visible.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27Devotees in orange and white ritual clothes sit in a semicircle on a raised red-draped platform for a Chandi homa in a hall with blue walls. Behind them a white-draped image of a goddess with dark hair and multiple arms, decorated with garlands, stands above a fire lamp with offerings on brass plates, bananas, rice, and leaves in front. Several sitters wear orange shawls over white garments, and one woman in a yellow sari sits at the right. A painted mountain backdrop and a small fan complete the scene.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A homa is being performed in a hall before a large painted murti of the goddess Kali, shown with blue skin, a crown and a garland, against a blue and purple backdrop. A small brick fire pit burns in front of the murti. Several men in saffron-orange robes, some with white garments and orange shawls, sit cross-legged on the floor around the fire. Brass plates hold rice, banana leaves, coconuts, flowers and offerings, and brass lamps stand near the mats. A red cushioned chair stands at right beside a tall decorative pillar with painted elephant motifs. The scene suggests a Chandi homa ritual.2008-10-27A photograph of a homa ritual in an indoor hall with a blue wall and a painted backdrop of pink and grey mountains. In the centre, a brick fire pit holds a lit flame. Around it, about seven people sit on mats in orange, white and yellow clothing. A woman in a yellow sari sits at the right foreground. Behind them, a white-draped platform holds a dark-blue deity murti with a long garland, raised arms and a sword, and brass kalashas with flowers sit on the floor. A wooden bench with red cushions is at the right edge.2008-10-27