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Night ceremony under an open corrugated roof at an outdoor temple-like space. A large fire blazes in a central homa pit, surrounded by flower-garlanded brass kalashas, metal vessels and yellow marigold garlands. On a red velvet and gold throne at left, a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace watches the fire. At right, a standing figure in orange dhoti and shawl, with an orange head covering and gold-edged garment, performs with joined palms facing the fire. Behind them, a golden-framed red shrine holds a deity murti with multiple arms. A crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing sits and stands in the background, and a cameraman stands at right. Ceiling fan and hanging lights are visible.

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Night-time outdoor ritual under a corrugated roof beside a golden deity murti of Ganesha, draped with yellow and red garlands and seated on a gilded elephant-shaped vahana. A fire pit burns in front, with fruit and brass vessels set out as offerings. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head sits cross-legged near the fire. A seated person in a deep maroon robe rests on a red-cushioned gilded throne at the right, holding a yellow cloth. A man in white kneels at the fire's edge, and saffron-robed attendants sit nearby. Women in white and in saris stand at the right, some holding yellow items and some with hands folded. A standing fan and string lights are visible. The scene is consistent with a homa and puja.2013-11-04August 25 20172017-08-25December 07 20162016-12-07Night ritual at an open-sided pavilion with a central fire pit burning in a square stone basin, flames and smoke rising amid scattered marigold and rose petals. Behind the fire stands a gold-framed throne draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. To the right, a woman in a red and gold sari with a flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a colourful umbrella. A shirtless priest in an orange dhoti stands at left beside a flower-decked deity murti and brass lamps, while another person in a saffron cloth stands further back. Offerings of fruit, a metal pot and a tray of rose petals sit near the fire. Homa-style fire ritual.2016-02-16 +1 copiesNight-time homa at an outdoor temple-style pavilion. A bright fire blazes on a raised platform strewn with marigold and rose petals, banana leaves, fruit and small brass pots. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest with a white headcloth and pink silk sash faces the fire. Behind him, several monastics in saffron and maroon robes stand with folded hands in a line. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-green garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy above. On the left, deity murtis draped in marigold garlands sit on a red cloth. Some people stand in the background among potted plants. Overall, a ritual fire ceremony in progress.2015-08-09October 08 20132013-10-08An outdoor evening homa at a covered open-air shelter with a fire burning on a low stone platform at left, smoke filling the air. A man in an orange turban and orange dhoti with a draped orange shawl stands barefoot on a mat, arm extended toward the fire. Behind him a seated audience of devotees in white and red garments, some wearing red shawls, faces the ritual. Marigold garlands, brass lamps, a dhol-style drum and a stack of books sit at left, and a deity murti is set in an arched niche in the background. Overhead, hanging lights and blue-and-white banners complete the scene.2013-10-13April 16 20172017-04-16Night-time homa or fire ritual in an open pavilion. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold waist band and white head cloth holds a lamp over a decorated altar of yellow marigold garlands, green leaves, kalasha pots and a red-and-orange cloth. Behind the altar, a fire burns, and rows of people in orange robes sit with folded hands. At left, a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne. A standing man in orange shawl stands at top right. Strings of small lights hang overhead.2013-11-07June 23 20172017-06-23Night ritual at an open-air ashram hall with a fire pit blazing in the centre and smoke rising. A standing man in an orange-red turban, orange-red dhoti and draped orange shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a lit brass aarti lamp in one hand while raising the other hand in a blessing gesture. Marigold garlands and offering plates with fruit and flowers lie along the front. Behind the fire, a seated woman in a gold-bordered orange-red sari sits on an ornate red and gold throne. Rows of onlookers watch from the dim background, and a hanging lamp lights the scene.2013-10-13August 31 20152015-08-31