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Photograph of a homa at a temple hall decorated with marigold garlands and hanging purple and red canopies. A fire burns in a brick fire pit on a red-cloth-covered floor, surrounded by offerings of flowers, fruit and brass vessels. Three priests in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the fire; the central one holds a brass vessel and pours liquid, another holds a garland, and the third stands with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a row of attendants, some in orange turbans, watch, and a decorated palanquin or ratha frame with floral garlands stands on the right. A large ornate umbrella stands at left. The priests wear white dhotis with gold borders.

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A photo of a homa or fire ritual inside a decorated hall with marigold garlands hanging from the ceiling and pillars. Four priests stand at the fire pit, the central one wearing a red-and-gold turban and a gold necklace, with the others bare-chested in white dhotis with gold borders. Two of them pour from vessels and hold garlands. A small flame burns at the fire pit, surrounded by brick-shaped offerings decorated with flowers and coconuts. On the left, a seated figure in saffron-coloured clothing with a garland and a woman in a purple sari sit near a peacock-shaped decoration. Golden parasols and brass pots are visible in the foreground.2018-04-14A homa is performed on a red-floored hall with a fire burning on a raised brick altar decorated with marigold garlands and banana leaves. Several priests in white dhoti with gold borders and bare upper bodies stand around it; one pours liquid from a brass vessel into the fire while another holds a brass pot. Beside them, an ornate golden umbrella and a heart-shaped floral backdrop frame the scene, with coconuts and flower garlands at right and marigold strands hanging from the ceiling.2018-04-14A temple ritual in a pillared hall decorated with marigold garlands and hanging red and purple lanterns. In the foreground a fire pit with flames and marigold-garlanded brick borders holds a homa, with a priest in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl tending it. Behind, a man in white dhoti with gold border and beaded necklaces stands beside a brass kalasha and tall marigold-wrapped pots and a silver umbrella. To the right, a red-and-green garland-draped canopy shelters a golden oil lamp stand. Several men in saffron and orange clothing stand in the background, with rows of devotees behind them. Brass vessels and offerings lie on the red floor.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A homa fire ritual inside a hall with exposed brick walls and hanging marigold garlands. A low brick fire pit with burning logs sits on a red floor, decorated with flowers, fruit and coconuts, with brass vessels and oil lamps nearby. Three priests in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies perform the rite; the central priest holds a coconut above a kalasha-like vessel while the others hold ritual items. A fourth man in a saffron-and-gold garment and gold necklace stands at right with hands joined. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and white, a woman in purple, and a decorated ornamental umbrella and bright garlands are visible.2018-04-14A homa fire burns in a fire pit lined with brick and strewn with marigold garlands, with coconuts and brass vessels arranged in front. Several priests in white dhotis with gold borders stand around it; one in the centre pours liquid from a brass vessel while others hold their hands together in prayer, and the man on the right wears a gold-bordered cloth and rudraksha beads. Behind them a golden umbrella stands over a decorated throne backdrop with yellow flower garlands. Women in purple and orange saris and devotees in saffron watch from the sides, with a drummer seated at the left edge. Several more priests with bare upper bodies are visible in the background.2018-04-14A photograph of a Hindu fire ritual inside a large hall with pillars and a red carpet. At the centre, a fire burns in a brick-lined pit surrounded by marigold garlands, flower arrangements, brass vessels and bowls of fruit. Several bare-chested men in white dhotis with gold borders stand around the fire; one in the centre holds a tray or offering. On the left, a seated figure in saffron clothing with a rudraksha mala and a heavily garlanded seat sits near ornate umbrellas and a decorated backdrop, while a man in orange and a woman in purple stand nearby. Garlands and red paper lanterns hang overhead. Several other men in saffron and white clothing stand or sit along the edges. A ritual homa or yagna is being performed.2018-04-14A photograph of a homa fire ceremony inside a hall with a red carpet and marigold garlands strung overhead. In the centre, a priest in a white dhoti with a yellow border and a red-and-gold headcloth pours liquid from a brass vessel beside a fire pit lit with burning logs. Another priest in white stands to the right holding offerings near the flames. Rows of fruit, flowers, coconuts and brass pots sit on a tiered platform in front. Behind, a few seated men and women in saffron, purple and white garments watch; a gilded umbrella, an ornate golden heart-shaped decorative frame and red canopies complete the setting.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A homa fire burns inside a brick-lined fire pit on a red floor, surrounded by marigold garlands and offerings of fruit and coconuts. Four priests stand around it: the one in the centre wears a red turban, white dhoti and a red shawl with rudraksha beads, holding a vessel, while others in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded necklaces assist. Behind them a large golden heart-shaped arch and a decorative umbrella frame the scene, with more people in orange and saffron clothing seated in the background. Marigold and rose garlands hang from the hall ceiling beside colourful umbrellas.2018-04-14