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Night-time homa at an outdoor ashram courtyard. A seated figure in red-orange robes and a red head covering sits on an ornate silver-and-jewelled throne with tiger-striped cushions, one hand raised in a blessing gesture; this is a depiction on the throne, not a live figure, and the page's claim about a person's presence is not visually confirmed. In front, a shaved-headed priest in saffron cloth and a saffron turban faces a yellow-edged square fire pit, with a brass bowl of offerings nearby. To the right, a young boy in orange cloth with white ash markings and a rudraksha mala sits on a striped mat near fruit and flowers. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and flower garlands surround the scene, with more saffron-clad attendants standing in the background.

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Night-time homa at an outdoor ritual area. A large framed portrait of a bearded man in red robes and a red head wrap, hands raised in a gesture, sits on an ornate silver throne with tiger-striped cushions. In front of the throne, a yellow-edged square fire pit holds a burning fire; a bowl of yellow liquid, a brass ritual implement and small offering bowls sit near it. Three young priests in saffron-orange cloth are seated on striped mats: one with an orange head wrap has his back to the camera and reaches toward the fire pit, another with white ash markings and a rudraksha mala sits to the right beside a garland and fruit plate, and a third is partly visible at the lower right. Two more saffron-clad figures stand in the background. Brass oil lamps and a silver tray with flowers are at the left.2017-10-01Night-time homa at an outdoor ashram courtyard. A large yellow-bordered fire pit glows with sparks in the foreground. On the right, a bare-chested priest in orange cloth and an orange turban kneels, holding a ladle and cup over the fire, with a younger boy in orange beside him. Behind them, another orange-clad figure stands near a silver-framed seat decorated with flower garlands and a silver plate. In the upper left, a large silver and gilded throne bears a printed portrait of a seated man in red robes and red turban, raising one hand in blessing, set against a richly ornamented backdrop; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. Brass oil lamps with flames, a silver puja box with flowers, bananas and fruit, and striped mats fill the foreground. Several more people in orange stand in the background among lights and trees.2017-10-01Night outdoor fire ritual under a tent canopy with bright spotlights. In the foreground, a yellow-framed square fire pit burns, and two priests in orange cloth and orange head wraps sit on striped mats; one holds a ladle over a bowl and the other sits beside him with white marks on the body. Behind the fire, a figure in a red turban and red-orange robes sits on an ornate silver throne with tiger-striped cushions, raising a hand in greeting; a golden chair stands beside it. A floral garland and a silver-framed offering tray lie near the fire. Two more robed attendants in orange stand in the background, and a small framed photo sits on a platform at lower left.2017-10-01Night outdoor ritual under a tent canopy. A large framed portrait of a figure in red robes, red head cloth and ornate silver-and-gem throne sits on a tiger-striped cushion, hands raised in a blessing gesture; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. Before the throne, a square yellow-edged fire pit (homa/yagna) burns with flames. Two sannyasis in saffron-orange robes sit at the right: one seated with a rudraksha mala and tilak-marked forehead, another in an orange turban holding a brass vessel and offering bowls. A standing sannyasi in orange and a brass oil lamp burning at left add to the scene. A garland of white and orange flowers rests on a silver seat, and a green-covered book with pink flowers lies on the striped mat.2017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01Night outdoor ritual scene under a white canopy with string lights. Before the throne a yellow-rimmed square fire pit burns, with a brass vessel of food and a flower-garlanded silver stand nearby. Men in orange cloth and orange head wraps sit on the striped mat tending the fire, and a standing figure in orange stands behind. A brass oil lamp with a flame sits at lower left, and a folded book with flower petals rests on a tray.2017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01Night-time homa at an open-air outdoor ritual space under a white canopy with string lights. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate silver-and-jewelled throne with a tiger-striped cushion, raising one hand in blessing; a sign-like gesture is visible. In front, a square yellow-edged fire pit burns with bright flames. Three saffron-clad men with shaved heads and white markings on their bodies sit on striped cloth, one pouring from a brass vessel into the fire, another with a bundle of sticks, and a garland of flowers rests on a silver stand. Other saffron-robed attendants stand in the background beside a small red-and-white umbrella, and a golden chair sits at left.2017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01Night outdoor ritual under a tent with a square yellow-edged fire pit burning in the foreground. An ornate silver and jewelled throne holds a painted portrait of a smiling man in red robes and a red turban, hands raised in a blessing gesture; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. Seated on a low silver stool to the right, a young man in orange cloth with white body markings and a rudraksha mala holds a brass plate. Beside the fire, a man in an orange turban and orange cloth holds a plate of offerings. Two standing attendants in orange and red cloth stand behind the throne. A brass oil lamp burns in the lower left, and a floral garland rests on a silver tray.2017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01A ritual homa at a temple-style hall. A bald priest in a reddish-brown dhoti and a brown shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and round glasses, sits on the floor pouring an offering from a silver ladle into a bright fire pit lined with yellow-ochre bricks. Beside him sits a young boy in an orange dhoti and saffron head wrap with a rudraksha mala, seated cross-legged with his hands resting on his knees, near a brass bowl and a basket of petals. Behind them a figure in orange and saffron sits on a red and gold throne draped with marigold garlands. A gold shrine arch frames a decorated deity murti with a crown and garlands on a pink cloth, with a lit oil lamp at the side.2015-04-30