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A homa fire burns in a brick-lined pit in a covered outdoor shed decorated with banana leaves and string lights. A seated man in red-orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala, a large gold necklace and a garland, sits on an ornate gold throne under a gold ceremonial umbrella. Attendants in white dhotis and red saris stand behind, one bare-chested man in yellow cloth holds a tray, and others kneel with folded hands near kalasha pots garlanded with flowers. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the floor.

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March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesA homa fire ritual in an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof and palm fronds at left. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a gold necklace, a red-brown garment and a flower garland sits on a gold-carved throne under a gold ornate umbrella, eyes closed, hands held together. Before him a large fire blazes inside a brick fire pit. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and yellow shawl feeds sticks into the fire, while a man in yellow-orange and white clothes holding a silver plate stands at left, and other attendants in white and red-brown garments stand behind and sit at right with garlanded kalasha pots, a brass lamp, and a basket of wood. A white DETEC cabinet and a fan stand at right.2016-03-06March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesEvening ritual scene on an open-air ashram platform with a fire pit in front. A long-haired man in a deep red-brown robe, with a multi-coloured flower garland and a gold ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy umbrella overhead; the figure has a probable Swamiji appearance cue of long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace and saffron-toned ornate clothing. A bare-chested priest in a saffron shawl and orange head cloth tends the flames and kneels near offerings of brass pots, leaves and flowers. Women in dark red sarees and men in white dhotis with gold borders stand around, one holding a bunch of flowers. A white electric fan and a red wall sit at the right side.2016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copies