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Indoor ritual in a whitewashed hall with mats on the floor. A priest in orange robes and a gold necklace kneels at a square homa fire pit built of yellow bricks with a flame rising and marigolds around it, with fruit, brass vessels and a small lamp nearby. A second priest in white and orange sits beside him. On the left, a long-haired figure in orange robes with rudraksha malas sits on a cushioned seat holding a staff, with other seated devotees in orange behind. A framed photo collage hangs on the wall, and orange and red cloth hangings decorate the right side. Visible people: about six.

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March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph of an indoor ritual in a plain white-walled hall. Standing at left is a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hands folded, with a red-cushioned seat behind. At right, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a gold chain and a shaved-headed assistant in white hold a flaming lamp over a metal stand, beside brass vessels and kumkum. A yellow brick-like platform with marigold garlands and fruit sits in front. Seated devotees in orange and white watch. A banner hangs at the top.2008-03-22A homa is being performed on a square fire pit built of yellow-painted bricks, with flames rising from the centre. A man in orange robes and a gold necklace sits cross-legged at the fire, holding offerings, while a younger man in white with a tilak on his forehead and an orange shawl assists beside him. On the left, a long-haired person in an orange robe with rudraksha beads sits on a maroon-cushioned seat with a walking staff, flanked by other seated people in orange and white. Brass cups and plates of fruit, flowers and offerings are arranged on the floor, with a microphone stand in the background.2008-03-22A photograph of a homa being performed indoors on a pale floor. A yellow brick fire pit holds a bright flame, with fruit bowls, flower offerings and small brass vessels arranged nearby. A priest in orange robes and a gold necklace kneels at right, feeding the fire with a long stick. Seated behind him in rows are devotees in orange and white clothing. Several other seated devotees, some in white, fill the background.2008-03-22Indoor ritual scene in a plain white-walled hall with mats on the floor. At centre, a square fire pit built from yellow-painted bricks holds a flame, surrounded by brass plates of fruit and offerings, silver ritual vessels and a row of small brass cups. At right, a young priest in orange robes and a gold chain raises both hands, while another priest in white sits beside him. At left, a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a maroon cushioned seat with a staff, with several devotees in orange and white seated behind. Hanging orange cloths and a printed banner appear at the top, with a microphone stand near the seat. The scene appears to be a homa or fire ritual.2008-03-22A homa fire ritual is performed inside a hall with whitewashed walls and mats on the floor. A square fire pit built of yellow-ochre bricks holds a bright flame, with marigold petals scattered around it. A man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style gold beaded necklace and a red-banded shawl pours an offering from a small vessel into the fire with his right hand. Beside him sits a younger man in white with an orange shawl and vibhuti marks on his forehead, with more devotees in orange and white seated further back. On the left are bowls of red apples and other fruit, and on the right are silver ritual vessels, a lamp and a tray on a white cloth.2008-03-22A homa fire burns inside a square pit of yellow bricks in a plain whitewashed hall with a tiled floor. A man in orange robes and rudraksha beads sits on a red cushioned seat at left, holding a staff, with a person cue of long swept-back hair and orange clothing. A younger priest in orange with a gold necklace reaches toward the fire at right, beside brass vessels and offerings. Around them sit about a dozen seated devotees in white and orange clothes.2008-03-22Indoor satsang hall with white walls and a floor covered in light mats. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a maroon quilted seat, holding a walking stick, with a microphone stand beside him. Around him, devotees in orange and white sit in rows, some with hands folded. In the foreground, a shaven-headed priest in orange robes with a gold-bead necklace sits before a yellow-powder square of ritual arrangement, with fruit, flower-garnished bowls, brass vessels, a lit oil lamp, and a copper pot nearby. Scattered coins and offerings lie on a mat. The page describes a Holi celebration and healing darshan, though the visible scene shows a seated address with a homa-style puja setup.2008-03-22A homa fire burns in a square pit of yellow-orange bricks on a white floor. A long-haired man in orange cloth with a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured necklace sits on a red cushioned seat to the left, appearing to be the presiding figure; the appearance is consistent with a person candidate, though it is not certain. A younger priest in orange with a gold necklace and tilak sits at right, placing offerings into the fire. Brass vessels and flowers sit on a white cloth at right. Several seated devotees in white and orange clothing sit behind the fire, with a standing figure in orange at back. A printed copyright line appears at lower right.2008-03-22A homa fire burns inside a square pit of yellow-painted bricks on a mat-covered hall floor. A woman with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sits on a red cushioned seat at left. A shaven-headed man in orange robes with red sash, gold chain and sandalwood markings reaches toward the fire, with brass puja vessels and oil lamps set on a white cloth at right. Several seated devotees in white and orange clothing sit behind the fire, and a cream-coloured wall with orange cloths hangs above.2008-03-22Indoor ritual scene with a seated figure in an orange robe and orange shawl with long dark hair, sitting on a maroon cushioned seat draped in white, holding a walking stick. Beside a microphone stand, a priest in an orange-and-saffron robe with gold necklace holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small vessel in the other, while a young assistant in white and orange sits nearby. Before them stand brass bowls of apples, bananas and oranges, a tray of turmeric-coloured bricks decorated with marigolds, brass pots and a metal plate of coins. Other seated devotees in orange and white watch from the background. Mats cover the floor.2008-03-22December 26 20082008-12-26