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Night homa at an outdoor temple pavilion with white canopy. A priest bare-chested in white dhoti with a red headband sits at a yellow tiered fire altar, feeding offerings into a bright flame. Around him, bare-chested men in white dhotis and saffron-orange cloths, and women in saffron and pink saris, sit or stand. Behind, a shrine holds deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati framed by gold arches and red drapes, with flower garlands on pillars. A camera on a tripod records the ritual, and copper pots and brass vessels rest on the floor.

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September 26 20172017-09-26September 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copiesEvening fire ritual (homa) in front of a shrine with gold-framed deity murti and red drapes, under a pink-and-white canopy. A yellow-tiled fire pit with a lit flame sits in the foreground, surrounded by floral garlands and brass vessels on striped mats. A man in a red and gold headcloth and bare chest, wearing a gold necklace, stands at left. Several men in white dhotis with coloured borders and yellow shawls stand or sit around the fire, one with a bare chest and rudraksha-style beads. A seated figure in red and gold behind the fire pit receives worship at the centre of the ceremony. A camera on a tripod records the ritual.2017-09-26 +1 copiesA night homa at a temple pavilion under a white canopy. In the foreground, a shirtless priest in white dhoti with a colourful border kneels and pours from a metal vessel into a gold-coloured fire pit, with smoke rising and flames visible. Another priest in a white dhoti bends over the fire pit to the left. Striped multicoloured mats cover the floor, scattered with flower petals and garlands of yellow marigolds. Seated devotees and priests sit behind silver vessels and offering trays. At the back left, a deity murti set under an arch is decorated with orange and red garments and garlands, and a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits near it. A gold palanquin stands at right, and a film camera on a tripod is at the left edge.2017-09-26 +1 copiesPhotograph of a homa fire ceremony under a white tent with a golden shrine backdrop. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and maroon-striped cloth sits at a tiered wooden fire pit with a visible flame, surrounded by fruit, flowers and brass vessels. Nearby, several men in saffron and orange cloths sit on striped mats, and a line of women in white saris with yellow borders sit in rows at right. A cameraman with a tripod films at left, and a bearded man in a dark turban and saffron garment sits at centre. Gold deity figures and ornate canopies fill the background.2016-12-12A night ritual homa under an open pavilion with striped tent fabric and hanging garlands. A large wooden platform holds a fire pit with flames and offerings of bananas, pomegranates and flowers on banana leaves, with a silver kalasha-style vessel and brass pots nearby. Several men in white dhotis, some bare-chested with headcloths, sit and kneel around the fire, while a man in an orange-saffron shawl and dhoti sits at the right edge. A decorated deity shrine glows in the background behind rows of onlookers. The scene suggests a fire ritual with puja offerings.2016-12-12A night ritual homa at a temple pavilion. A large golden fire pit with a bright flame sits at center, surrounded by yellow marigold garlands and brass vessels with offerings. Several bare-chested priests in white dhotis sit cross-legged around it; one central priest wears a red turban. Seated to the right are devotees in yellow, red and white clothing. Behind them, a golden throne and a deity murti are visible under bunting and hanging lamps, with a camera on a tripod in the frame. Floral arrangements and fruit sit on a striped cloth in the foreground.2017-09-26September 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copiesSeptember 26 20172017-09-26A night-time homa at an outdoor ritual pavilion. A large yellow-painted square fire pit with a bright flame sits in the foreground, decorated with white and purple floral markings and scattered flower petals. Behind it, a priest in an orange-red turban and orange cloth, wearing a rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged and feeds offerings into the fire from a bowl. Beside him, another ritual assistant in an orange turban and orange cloth tends the fire. Standing men in white dhotis with gold borders, some bare-chested and some wearing shawls, stand in the background. Brass lamps, a tray of flower petals, a covered brass vessel and small offering plates sit on a striped mat, along with a silver puja tray holding pink flowers and lit wicks. Gold decorative arches stand behind the group.2017-09-17Night-time outdoor ritual at a temple-style pavilion with a fire burning on a stone platform before a decorated deity murti garlanded with marigolds and red flowers. Priests in white dhotis and bare-shouldered attire perform the fire rite, and a kalasha and brass lamps stand nearby. A seated figure in a red-and-saffron turban and red-orange shawl sits on an ornate gold-framed throne beneath a yellow-and-red canopy; he may be a person by appearance, so a person is set to unsure. Devotees in white and pastel clothing sit on the red-carpeted ground in a large crowd, and photographers stand at the edges. A yellow-and-red festoon hangs above the pavilion.2016-12-07Night ritual inside a tent with a fire pit (homa/yagna) on a golden-yellow tiered platform decorated with flower petals and marigold garlands. Smoke rises from a small flame at the centre. Several priests in white dhotis, some bare-chested with sacred threads, tend the fire and offerings; one stands at right with a silver bowl and a red-and-purple cloth. Behind them a golden shrine or palanquin, a silver deity figure, and brass vessels and a ceremonial implement sit on striped mats. Bright stage lights and hanging drapes frame the scene.2017-09-26 +1 copies