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A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair, a flower garland and beaded necklace, gestures with raised hands while speaking into a microphone beside a homa fire pit. Smoke rises from the fire pit, which is lined with flowers, fruit and offerings. Behind, a deity murti in a golden crown and multicolour garlands stands before a tall backdrop; a golden lamp stand holds an oil lamp. Mood is a ritual yagna. Swamiji (probable): the seated presenter has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a garland and a beaded necklace, matching the page subject, and is the sole person visible.

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A photograph of a homa (fire ritual) in a decorated temple-style pavilion. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold-bead and flower-garland necklace, sits on a red-cushioned seat with his hands raised in gesture before a fire pit where smoke rises. Behind him stand golden deity murtis draped in yellow, red and white flower garlands, and a tall sugarcane stalk and banana-leaf decorations frame the scene. Brass vessels, a silver bowl and rows of flower-filled offerings line the altar, with a microphone on a stand nearby.2006-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold necklace and a long dark hairstyle sits on a red-and-gold cushioned seat, gesturing with one hand during a fire ritual. Smoke rises from a homa fire pit in the centre, surrounded by banana-leaf and mango-leaf kalasha pots decorated with flowers. Behind him, deity murti are garlanded with marigold and tricolour flower garlands, with a sugarcane stalk framing the scene and a silver lamp stand and brass vessels in front. A portrait backdrop sits behind the altar, and a microphone is visible near the seated figure. The seated man is an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold ornaments, so the label is probable.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, long dark hair swept back, wearing a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and a shawl draped over the shoulder, performs a fire ritual with palms pressed together before a homa fire pit. Smoke rises from a silver vessel and rows of decorated offering pots with flowers and fruit. Behind them, large garlanded deity murtis, one golden and one blue, are dressed with marigold and white flower garlands, and a potted banana-leaf plant stands nearby. A lit brass oil lamp sits in the foreground beside orange and white flower strands.2006-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a gold-bead necklace sits on a red cushioned seat at a yajna, raising both hands with palms angled toward the smoke. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders. Behind him, a tall palm-leaf banana stalk stands beside a decorated altar. Two gold-coloured deity murtis, one with a crown, are draped in garlands of yellow, white, green and red flowers. Smoke rises through the scene. In the foreground, brass oil lamps, a bowl, and trays of flowers and fruit line the platform, with a silver fire-vessel in the centre. Printed text on the backdrop is partly visible. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha-style gold necklace, seated officiating the fire offering.2006-07-17A photo of a fire ritual at a yagna altar. A man seated on an orange-draped cushion, wearing an orange robe, a long gold-and-white beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, has his long hair swept back and his hands raised in a mudra as he chants. Behind him, large garlands of yellow, red and white flowers hang on golden deity murtis, with a golden peetha and a banner. Before him, a rectangular fire pit is set with rows of flower-decorated kalasha pots, smoke rising from a silver vessel, and offerings of flowers, fruit and brass vessels on the floor. a person is seated in ritual performance.2006-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a long gold necklace and bangle sits cross-legged before a smoking fire offering, holding a small oil lamp with a lit flame in his hands near a microphone. Behind him, a decorated deity murti and two images are adorned with yellow, white and green garlands, with a potted green plant and a silver vessel nearby. Pink and white flowers and orange marigold garlands surround the fire pit. The man has long swept-back hair and rudraksha-style adornment and the appearance is consistent with a person, though this is an appearance-based label only. The scene is a ritual fire offering in progress.2006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual (homa/yagna) in an open pavilion. A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a bare upper body wears an orange-saffron cloth and a gold chain, holding a microphone and gesturing with his hands. Beside him, another seated person in orange robes tends the fire. A small fire burns in a raised fire pit decorated with orange and white flower garlands, with smoke rising. Behind them, large deity murti are decorated with colourful garlands of yellow, red and green flowers, and a framed portrait is visible on the right. Banana bunches hang from the ceiling, and sugarcane stalks frame the scene. Brass lamps and flower offerings surround the altar. Probable Swamiji is seated in front, with cues of long hair, saffron cloth and gold necklace.2006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual yajna in progress. A man with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a ceremonial gold necklace and a white garland, sits cross-legged on the left, looking toward the altar. Smoke rises from a row of offerings arranged in clay pots decorated with flowers, with a silver bowl of petals and a brass vessel nearby. Behind them stand two deity murtis adorned with yellow, red and white garlands, and a golden palanquin-style canopy frames the scene. Green banana or palm leaves and orange marigold strings decorate the platform.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual under a decorated pandal with striped red and white cloth, hanging bananas and coconuts, and palm fronds on bamboo poles. A man with long dark hair in an orange saffron robe sits on a raised seat at left, holding his hands together in front of a microphone, with a brass dish of offerings at his side. Smoke rises from a square homa fire pit lined with pink roses, white flowers and orange marigold garlands. Behind him stand large deity murtis draped in yellow, green and orange flower garlands, and a framed portrait of an older bald man is visible at upper right. Brass lamps with flower garlands flank the pit. One other person is partly visible at the far left edge.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17