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A homa is performed in an open-air pavilion before a decorated deity murti of Ganesha and goddesses, draped in garlands. In the foreground, a large seated figure in saffron-brown robes with a pink-and-white flower garland over the shoulder watches from an orange cushioned seat. Before the altar, a priest in white dhoti and a red-and-white headcloth sits cross-legged tending a fire pit with flames and brass vessels, pots and offerings laid on banana leaves. A tripod-mounted camera stands nearby, and a tiered decorated structure with garlands sits in the background.

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October 02 20142014-10-02September 09 20132013-09-09Night outdoor homa at an open-air shrine. A priest in orange robes and an orange headwrap kneels at a golden fire pit, feeding offerings from a plate into a bright flame. Behind him stand marigold garlands on a deity murti and a golden cobra hood canopy. On the right, a seated man in a red-upholstered gold throne with orange robes presses his palms together in prayer, while a second orange-robed devotee beside him also joins his palms. Brass lamps, a plate of grains and flower petals lie on the ground, and a standing fan stands nearby.2013-10-06December 23 20102010-12-23July 02 20162016-07-02July 18 20152015-07-18 +1 copiesOctober 02 20142014-10-02Outdoor homa ceremony under palm trees. A fire burns in a raised stone fire pit at center, with devotees in orange and saffron robes seated on a striped rug tending the flames and offering items. A seated man in orange garments and a rudraksha-style mala sits in a red armchair on the left, a gold-trimmed red throne-like seat, watching the ritual. Behind, a crowd of onlookers in white and mixed colours stands and sits. On the right, a red draped altar table holds white-covered pots, yellow flowers, and orange-topped kalasha vessels. A child in red and orange sits near the fire. Camera equipment is visible at left.October 03 20142014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03October 06 20132013-10-06October 02 20142014-10-02