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Night outdoor homa at a yellow-edged fire pit with bright flames rising from burning offerings. A man in an orange-brown robe and orange shawl sits on a red-upholstered gilded throne at left, holding a white-wrapped offering tray. Several women and girls in orange saffron robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged before the fire, one with a tilted head and a steel bowl and ladle nearby. A standing electric fan and fairy lights are visible, and a large seated crowd in white and colourful saris fills the background.

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November 07 20132013-11-07November 07 20132013-11-07Night outdoor ritual on a raised platform: a homa fire burns in front of a decorated deity shrine with a gold arch, flower garlands and yellow marigold offerings. Several shaved-headed sannyasis in orange robes sit and stand around the fire, one in red robes sits centrally facing it. A priest in white dhoti stands at the shrine side. On the right, a seated woman in orange robes sits on a red-and-gold throne-style chair holding a small offering, a standing attendant in orange beside her; a fan stands nearby and a devotee in white sits in the foreground. Cloth-covered yagna steps and a pot of offerings lie at the side.2013-10-15Outdoor night homa at an ashram, with a large open fire pit blazing at left. A seated man in a white-and-gold dhoti sits in front of a fire pit, holding a metal bowl and a ladle. Beside him, a central figure wearing a saffron-and-gold robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits on an ornate red and gold throne, hands joined in front of him. Seated to the right, several shaved-headed young monks in orange robes sit on a cloth, holding small offerings and brass vessels. Standing figures in orange robes stand behind the throne, and a pedestal fan and a bright white car are visible in the background.2013-10-16Night fire ritual at an outdoor homa pit lined with yellow-painted stone; flames rise high in the foreground beside a small silver vessel and a bowl of offerings. A man in a maroon dhoti and wrap stands barefoot holding a silver plate, smiling. Beside him a younger figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban holds a hand near the mouth. Three girls in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit with hands pressed in anjali near the fire. An ornate gold-framed red velvet throne stands to the left. Behind, a seated crowd in white clothes watches under a dark sky with fairy lights.2013-11-07November 07 20132013-11-07Night photo of a homa fire pit with a tall bright flame at left, surrounded by yellow flower petals and brass vessels. A person in a maroon-brown robe sits on an ornate red throne with gold trim, one hand raised to the forehead. To the right, several young people in orange robes and rudraksha beads sit on the ground. Behind, string lights twinkle among tropical foliage, and a person in an orange garment stands near the fire.2013-11-04November 07 20132013-11-07Night photograph of a fire ritual at an open-air ashram. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-carved throne under a multicoloured canopy with fringed tassels, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a red-and-orange flower garland and a dark cap, presses palms together in anjali. Before him a square brass homa fire pit burns brightly, with marigold petals scattered around, a brass vessel and a microphone on a stand. Rows of seated devotees on colourful striped mats wear white and red-bordered clothing, many with palms joined, and a black Shivalinga-like stone stands at the right beside a red pedestal. Possible a person candidate by appearance, uncertain.2016-02-22 +1 copiesNight outdoor ritual at a homa fire pit in front of a golden arched shrine decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with deity murtis visible inside. Four shaven-headed young boys in saffron and red-gold dhotis sit cross-legged on the platform facing the fire, while a priest in white dhoti and a white head turban tends the flames at left. A seated figure in saffron robes occupies an ornate red and gold throne at right, with a standing attendant in orange beside it and a woman in saffron nearby. A standing electric fan and a small pink and purple carpet are visible; smoke rises into the dark sky.2013-10-15November 07 20132013-11-07Outdoor evening homa at an open-sided pavilion. In the centre a woman in an orange-red sari with a bare midriff-free wrap stands barefoot with hands pressed together before a rectangular wooden fire pit with bright flames. Behind her a golden orange cushioned chair stands empty beside a golden lion-shaped sculpture draped in a red cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. A figure in white and orange-red at the right edge pours liquid from a brass kalasha into the fire. Several women in orange-red saris and white garments stand in the background with hands folded in prayer.2014-11-25