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Night ritual gathering outdoors under a canopy of string lights, with devotees in saffron and orange robes seated on mats before a raised red-and-gold throne. A central figure in orange clothing with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits on the throne, gesturing with one hand while addressing the assembly; the figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues described in the page, though identity remains uncertain from appearance alone. Seated devotees in saffron with gold-bordered robes, many shaven-headed, surround a low table holding an open book, brass pots and cups, bowls of flowers, fruit and offerings, and a pile of wooden sticks for a homa. Women in red and orange saris sit to the left holding ceremonial ritual staffs and a flower garland, and an attendant in white fans the scene at the back.

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March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Night photo of a homa fire ritual at an ashram. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing orange-saffron clothing and many rudraksha malas and gold-coloured beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate silver-and-gold chair behind a sunken fire pit, with a flame burning in the pit. a person in the seat, with the saffron clothing and rudraksha cues. Around the fire, rows of seated devotees in saffron and orange robes, many with rudraksha necklaces; shaved-headed men sit on one side and women in orange saris with gold borders sit on the other. Brass vessels and offerings are arranged along the fire pit, and a light string glows in the background.2013-03-10Photo of a homa or fire ritual at night in a open hall. A central figure with long curly hair sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat before a square fire pit, wearing saffron-orange robes and a long beaded mala with gold ornaments; the seat and surroundings are decorated with a patterned cloth. Around the fire, saffron-robed men with shaved heads and rudraksha malas sit in rows, and women in orange saris with gold borders and red blouses extend hands and offer grains or ghee into the flames. Brass vessels and a kalasha sit near the pit, and a fan and string lights appear in the background.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Evening outdoor ritual in saffron and orange robes at a pandal-style ashram setting. A central figure with long dark hair, orange-saffron clothing and multiple beaded necklaces sits on an elevated pink-and-gold throne. Around him, shaved-headed men and women in saffron and red garments sit on the ground, many wearing rudraksha-style beaded malas. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange cloth sits before an open book, a brass vessel and offerings, with a tray of flowers and white sweets nearby. A silver trident and ornate standard stand at left, and a palanquin-style canopy is visible behind. Lamps and a small decorated altar are present.2013-03-10A nighttime homa or yagna in an open outdoor courtyard. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and ornate gold-toned garlands, sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat with a white cushioned backrest, hands joined in namaskar (Swamiji (probable)). Before him a rectangular fire pit blazes with flames. Around the pit, rows of seated devotees in saffron and orange robes, many with shaved heads, sit with palms pressed together in prayer. Women in orange and maroon saris with gold borders and beaded necklaces sit among them. Brass vessels and oil lamps rest on the pit's edge, a fan stands behind, and coloured lights hang in the background. Several people in the foreground are seen from behind.2013-03-10