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A homa fire burns in a shallow yellow-edged fire pit under a pavilion while saffron-robed sannyasis in orange dhoti and shawls perform the ritual. A shirtless sannyasi in orange cloth with rudraksha malas stands at the center holding a brass tray of marigold flowers, while another man in orange lifts cloth near the fire. A figure in dark maroon clothing and a cameraman in white film a tripod-mounted camera beside them. A young boy in orange stands at right beside a tall silver kalasha-style lamp stand draped with yellow and pink flower garlands. Brass vessels and offerings sit near the fire, with drummers in orange at left.

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August 25 20172017-08-25A homa fire ritual at an open-air pavilion with a fire pit burning in the foreground and smoke rising. Several young sannyasi attendants in saffron-orange dhotis and orange turbans stand around the fire; the nearest man bare-chested with rudraksha malas, holding a brass tray of yellow marigold flowers. A woman in an orange sari with a camera on a tripod films the ceremony. A small boy in orange robes stands at right beside a tall brass lamp stand wrapped in yellow and white flower garlands. Brass vessels and a metal pot sit near the fire, and palm trees and a chain-link fence show through the background.2017-08-25August 25 20172017-08-25A photograph of a homa fire ceremony in an outdoor ashram setting. Two young men in saffron-orange turbans and orange dhoti-style cloth stand at a yellow-tiled fire pit with flames and smoke rising from a central offering. The foreground man, bare-chested and wearing a rudraksha mala and silver-toned necklaces, holds a cloth in one hand, while the other man behind him holds a brass tray of yellow and purple flowers. A metal vessel sits at the left edge, and the fire pit is bordered by yellow marigold garlands on a striped multicolour cloth. Two people in dark and white clothing stand in the background near a camera on a tripod. a person is not clearly identifiable in the scene.2017-08-25August 25 20172017-08-25A homa fire ritual in an open-air pavilion. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in an orange turban and orange dhoti holds a long cream cloth over a square fire pit blazing with flames, marigold garlands bordering the pit. Behind him, another orange-clad priest holds a brass tray of flowers. A photographer in a red garment stands in the background, and a young boy in orange robes and an orange cap stands at right beside a silver vessel. Brass lamps and a bowl rest on the left edge of the altar.2017-08-25August 25 20172017-08-25August 25 20172017-08-25August 25 20172017-08-25August 25 20172017-08-25 +1 copiesEvening puja at an open-sided tent temple. Two young sadhus in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, with rudraksha malas and tilak-marked foreheads, stand at right holding a silver bowl of flower petals and water. Behind them, a seated man in orange with a mala sits on a red-cushioned chair before a deity murti decorated with garlands. A fire pit with burning flames is at left, with a brass lamp and offerings of flowers and leaves on a cloth. Striped woven mats cover the floor, and a small deity shrine stands at the back.2017-10-10 +2 copiesNight-time homa at an outdoor ritual platform. A young priest in saffron-orange dhoti and matching turban pours an offering from a ladle-like spoon into a bright fire pit, a bag of offerings held in his hand. Beside him, another priest in orange and turban kneels with his back turned, and a third orange-clad attendant stands at left near a camera on a tripod. Behind them are deity murtis draped with garlands and a stone statue of a bull, with an oil lamp, brass vessels and a purple-cloth covered object with flower garlands in front. A black-and-white tiled electric fan and a red curtain are visible at right.2017-09-24