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A homa or fire ritual at an outdoor temple-courtyard setting. A central white square fire pit with a dark opening sits on a mat, with dried sticks and offerings on plates nearby. A woman in orange robes, a long garland of white flowers and gold necklaces, holds a ceremonial vessel over the pit while a young man in orange kneels at left with his palms joined and a tray of flowers. Several attendants in orange and white stand behind, and a crowd of devotees in white and orange stands on white steps at right, many with hands joined. Marigold garlands decorate a white altar with brass pots, and a saffron and flower-adorned kalasha and banners hang in the background. a person is cued by the woman's long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron robes.

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