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A photograph of a homa fire burning on a white stepped platform inside an open-sided pavilion lit by string lights. Behind the fire stands a large deity murti with multiple arms and a crown, adorned with garlands, beside a lion figure. To the right, a person in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a bare-headed shaved scalp stands beside a red and gold throne. On the left, a priest in white dhoti and bare chest stands near the fire, and on the far right another priest in white holds a brass plate. Brass vessels and bells sit on the platform. A banner in the background carries printed text.

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October 05 20112011-10-05October 03 20112011-10-03A night-time homa at a temple hall lit by strings of red and white fairy lights. A large fire burns in a raised square fire pit in the centre, with brass and steel bowls, a ladle and offerings in front. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti sits cross-legged at the fire pit with his shaved head bowed. Another attendant in white ritual clothes sits near the flames. On the left, a deity murti with a crown, garlands of yellow flowers and a large white halo is surrounded by two smaller figures and lit by brass oil lamps. On the far right, a man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-trimmed red throne, with rudraksha beads visible at his neck. A banner reading 'Nithyanandeshwara Temple' hangs on the wall behind.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 05 20112011-10-05Night ritual homa at a temple with a large fire burning in a white square fire pit in front of an ornate deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms and a white decorated halo, flanked by smaller figures. A bald man in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at right, holding a long ladle or torch of flame over the fire. A second man in orange garments bends over at left, and a seated priest in white with a mala sits at lower left beside brass vessels of offerings, rice and fruit on banana leaves. Strings of red lights and an oil lamp decorate the walls, and a sign reads Sri Nithyananda Temple.2011-10-04Night photo of a homa fire ritual in an open-sided hall lit with fairy lights. A large blazing fire pit stands in front of a deity murti group with white and gold floral backdrop, marigold garlands and a lion-mounted goddess figure. A standing woman in orange robes and a rudraksha mala tends the fire with her hand extended. To the right, a man in white dhoti with bare torso and a man in saffron robe holds a brass tray. An empty ornate red and gold throne stands beside them. Brass vessels, a bowl and kumkum sit on the platform. A poster on the back wall shows photographs and text. a person is not clearly identifiable here.2011-10-03A photo inside a decorated temple hall with strings of fairy lights on orange walls. A sign reads SRI NANDISHWARA TEMPLE above a shrine with a large deity murti framed by white floral backdrop, garlands and a trident. Two priests in white dhoti and shawls stand at left performing a fire ritual; a bright fire burns in a square homa pit, with brass pots and metal bowls of offerings and fruit in the foreground. At right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head cloth with rudraksha mala sits on a red-and-gold throne, looking toward the ritual.2011-10-05October 04 20112011-10-04Night photo of a Hindu puja at an open-air shrine with a sheet roof and string lights. A priest in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands at left before a murti of a goddess with multiple arms, crowned, in red and white garlands, flanked by smaller deity figures. In front is a square homa fire pit with a burning flame, surrounded by brass vessels and bowls. At right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a saffron turban and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded in namaste on a red and gold throne-style chair; a second seated figure in orange sits nearby. A printed banner panel with photos is on the wall behind.2011-10-05Night ritual at a homa fire pit in front of a decorated deity murti of a goddess with a crown and many arms, surrounded by smaller figures, garlanded with white and yellow flower garlands and string lights. A priest in a white dhoti with gold border stands at left, hand near the fire. At right, a person in saffron/orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside an empty ornate red and gold throne. Brass bowls, a kalasha-style vessel and an oil lamp sit before the fire pit. Behind, seated devotees and a banner with photos and text are visible.2011-10-03October 04 20112011-10-04