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A photograph of a fire ritual (homa/yagna) in progress. A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an orange-red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a gold-coloured beaded necklace and a bracelet, his hands folded in front of him as he speaks into a microphone. Smoke rises from a fire pit at right, which is edged with orange and white flower garlands and pink roses. Brass vessels, a lit oil lamp on a tall stand, bowls and a kalasha sit on the mat in front. Behind, flower garlands decorate deity murti and images on the altar wall. a person cues: long hair, saffron robe and ornate gold necklace, seated in the officiating role.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a gold necklace of beads sits on a red-and-gold cushioned seat, gesturing with raised hands while speaking into a microphone. Before him a fire pit is smoking, with brass vessels, a silver lamp with a lit oil flame, and a silver bowl on a mat. Behind, rows of decorated kalasha-style offerings with flowers and banana-leaf sprigs stand near a backdrop with marigold garlands and a painted deity image. Fruit and flowers lie on the floor.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, long dark hair swept back, wearing a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and a shawl draped over the shoulder, performs a fire ritual with palms pressed together before a homa fire pit. Smoke rises from a silver vessel and rows of decorated offering pots with flowers and fruit. Behind them, large garlanded deity murtis, one golden and one blue, are dressed with marigold and white flower garlands, and a potted banana-leaf plant stands nearby. A lit brass oil lamp sits in the foreground beside orange and white flower strands.2006-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold necklace and a long dark hairstyle sits on a red-and-gold cushioned seat, gesturing with one hand during a fire ritual. Smoke rises from a homa fire pit in the centre, surrounded by banana-leaf and mango-leaf kalasha pots decorated with flowers. Behind him, deity murti are garlanded with marigold and tricolour flower garlands, with a sugarcane stalk framing the scene and a silver lamp stand and brass vessels in front. A portrait backdrop sits behind the altar, and a microphone is visible near the seated figure. The seated man is an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold ornaments, so the label is probable.2006-07-17A photograph of a homa (fire ritual) in a decorated temple-style pavilion. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold-bead and flower-garland necklace, sits on a red-cushioned seat with his hands raised in gesture before a fire pit where smoke rises. Behind him stand golden deity murtis draped in yellow, red and white flower garlands, and a tall sugarcane stalk and banana-leaf decorations frame the scene. Brass vessels, a silver bowl and rows of flower-filled offerings line the altar, with a microphone on a stand nearby.2006-07-17A photo of a fire ritual at a yagna altar. A man seated on an orange-draped cushion, wearing an orange robe, a long gold-and-white beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, has his long hair swept back and his hands raised in a mudra as he chants. Behind him, large garlands of yellow, red and white flowers hang on golden deity murtis, with a golden peetha and a banner. Before him, a rectangular fire pit is set with rows of flower-decorated kalasha pots, smoke rising from a silver vessel, and offerings of flowers, fruit and brass vessels on the floor. a person is seated in ritual performance.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual (homa/yagna) inside a decorated tent. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace and bangles, sits on a raised seat with hands folded in namaskar before a microphone, appearing to chant. Smoke rises from a rectangular fire pit bordered with orange and white flower garlands and pink roses, and metal kalasha pots and brass lamps stand at the sides. Behind him, a deity murti decorated with yellow and white garlands is backed by cream draped cloth, with banana stalks and a basket of fruit nearby. Two other people in orange robes are partially visible at the edges. a person is seated in orange clothing with long swept-back hair and a gold necklace, presiding over the fire offering as the officiant.2006-07-17A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair, a flower garland and beaded necklace, gestures with raised hands while speaking into a microphone beside a homa fire pit. Smoke rises from the fire pit, which is lined with flowers, fruit and offerings. Behind, a deity murti in a golden crown and multicolour garlands stands before a tall backdrop; a golden lamp stand holds an oil lamp. Mood is a ritual yagna. Swamiji (probable): the seated presenter has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a garland and a beaded necklace, matching the page subject, and is the sole person visible.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A seated figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a red-bordered cloth draped over the lap, wearing a gold necklace and long swept-back hair, with a red bindi on the forehead, performs a fire ritual at a decorated outdoor pavilion. Hands are raised in front of the chest while a silver kalasha-style vessel, brass bowls and a tall silver lamp stand near a raised fire pit (homa/yagna) decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, with smoke rising. Behind is a deity murti in a shrine draped with multicoloured garlands and a golden canopy. Trays of fruit, flowers and a silver container sit in the foreground. A second person in white with an orange shawl sits to the left, along with a few seated devotees in the background.2006-07-17Photograph of a fire ritual (homa/yagna) in a decorated pandal. A man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange-saffron cloth with a rudraksha-style gold and beaded necklace, sits on a red-cushioned seat, hands folded before a silver-stemmed oil lamp with a flame and incense smoke. Behind him, a fire pit is surrounded by marigold garlands and banana leaves, with clay offering pots and a silver vessel. Behind the altar, large garlanded deity murtis, including a golden figure with a crown, are displayed against draped gold fabric.2006-07-17