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A night homa at an open ceremonial platform before a golden arched shrine holding a decorated deity murti garlanded with orange-yellow marigolds and red flowers. A fire burns in front of the murti. Several saffron-robed priests kneel and stand in front; one standing priest in an orange turban extends his hands over the fire, while a shaven-headed priest in white-and-orange stands behind him. Seated devotees in orange and maroon clothing face the fire, some with folded hands. On the right, a person in a red-and-orange sari sits on a gold-trimmed throne-like chair with hands folded. Brass lamps, floral garlands and offering trays surround the platform. Hindu ritual setting consistent with a homa or puja.

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November 04 20132013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04Night-time ritual at an outdoor shrine: a fire burns in front of a golden deity murti (a Hindu deity. Several saffron-robed men and women sit on a raised orange cloth, some holding ritual items. A bald man in orange and a standing man in an orange turban and saffron dhoti tend the fire and offerings, with brass lamps and flower-decked trays nearby. Seated on the right, a man in a brown robe with hands folded and a figure in orange sit near a gold throne-like chair. Audience members in white and dark clothing sit in the foreground.2013-11-04Night ritual photograph at an outdoor shrine before a gilded arched backdrop framing a deity murti adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and a crown. A large fire burns in a homa pit in front of a golden ritual object. A young priest in orange robes and an orange turban reaches into the fire with an offering, while another attendant in orange stands at left beside a flower-decorated altar and holds a bell. Five women in orange saris sit in a row at lower right, several with hands folded in prayer, with brass oil lamps (deepa) on either side. A bearded man in reddish-brown robes stands at right with his hands folded. Marigold and rose garlands and brass plates are scattered around the ritual area.2013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04A night-time ritual before a golden arched shrine holding a Ganesha deity murti draped in marigold and red flower garlands. A fire burns on a brass tray in front, and several devotees in saffron-orange robes sit or kneel around it with hands folded. A young woman in orange stands at right holding a white offering plate, and a robed attendant at left pours from a vessel near the fire. Golden lamps stand on either side and a red-cushioned throne is visible at right edge, consistent with a homa being performed. A watermarked copyright line appears on the image.2013-11-04Night ritual photograph at a temple-style shrine with a gilded arch framing a Ganesha deity murti draped in red and yellow marigold garlands. A fire burns in a homa pit at the centre, with brass oil lamps beside it. A young man in orange robes with a saffron turban holds a ceremonial vessel towards the murti, while a woman in deep red-brown robes with long loose hair holds a brass plate near the fire. Four seated devotees in orange and maroon clothing sit in front with hands folded or pressed in prayer, and a decorated flower-garlanded figure appears at the left edge. Offerings, flowers and ritual items are spread on the ground.2013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04Night ritual in an open-air temple courtyard under a corrugated roof. A golden arched shrine frames a deity murti of Subramanya, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, seated on a red cushion. In front, a fire pit blazes as a homa is performed. A priest in a brown-orange dhoti bends over the fire, while a man in an orange turban and orange garment stands at the shrine. Another attendant in orange holds a brass bell and lamp. Several young devotees in orange robes sit cross-legged on the floor watching the fire. On the right, a woman in red sits on a red and gold throne-like chair beside a tray of offerings. Brass lamps and flower garlands surround the scene.2013-11-04Outdoor evening homa at a temple-like pavilion under a corrugated roof. A large fire burns in a raised square fire pit in the centre, with a priest in orange robe and orange turban pouring an offering from a vessel into the flames. Behind, a deity murti decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands sits on a golden throne and a gold mount. Several devotees in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit or kneel around the pit, one holding a bell and lamp near the deity. A seated figure in dark red-brown robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate red and gold throne at right, hand to chin. Potted plants and string lights are visible in the background, and brass vessels rest by the pit.2013-11-04Night ritual photograph at an outdoor stage before a golden shrine with a deity murti decorated with red and yellow flower garlands, its arched gold frame backed by a maroon cloth. A sacred fire burns in front of the murti, with brass oil lamps on either side. Several saffron-robed priests and attendants sit on a raised orange mat; a shaven-headed man in saffron stands at left and a man in an orange turban pours or offers material over the fire. Others sit at right on a gold-framed seat, one with hands folded in namaskar. Devotees in white sit at the bottom edge. Flower garlands, offering plates and a homa-style fire indicate a puja or homa.2013-11-04