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Night outdoor ritual under a tent with a square yellow-edged fire pit burning in the foreground. An ornate silver and jewelled throne holds a painted portrait of a smiling man in red robes and a red turban, hands raised in a blessing gesture; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. Seated on a low silver stool to the right, a young man in orange cloth with white body markings and a rudraksha mala holds a brass plate. Beside the fire, a man in an orange turban and orange cloth holds a plate of offerings. Two standing attendants in orange and red cloth stand behind the throne. A brass oil lamp burns in the lower left, and a floral garland rests on a silver tray.

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Night outdoor ritual under a tent canopy. A large framed portrait of a figure in red robes, red head cloth and ornate silver-and-gem throne sits on a tiger-striped cushion, hands raised in a blessing gesture; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. Before the throne, a square yellow-edged fire pit (homa/yagna) burns with flames. Two sannyasis in saffron-orange robes sit at the right: one seated with a rudraksha mala and tilak-marked forehead, another in an orange turban holding a brass vessel and offering bowls. A standing sannyasi in orange and a brass oil lamp burning at left add to the scene. A garland of white and orange flowers rests on a silver seat, and a green-covered book with pink flowers lies on the striped mat.2017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01Night-time homa at an open-air outdoor ritual space under a white canopy with string lights. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate silver-and-jewelled throne with a tiger-striped cushion, raising one hand in blessing; a sign-like gesture is visible. In front, a square yellow-edged fire pit burns with bright flames. Three saffron-clad men with shaved heads and white markings on their bodies sit on striped cloth, one pouring from a brass vessel into the fire, another with a bundle of sticks, and a garland of flowers rests on a silver stand. Other saffron-robed attendants stand in the background beside a small red-and-white umbrella, and a golden chair sits at left.2017-10-01Night-time homa at an outdoor ritual area. A large framed portrait of a bearded man in red robes and a red head wrap, hands raised in a gesture, sits on an ornate silver throne with tiger-striped cushions. In front of the throne, a yellow-edged square fire pit holds a burning fire; a bowl of yellow liquid, a brass ritual implement and small offering bowls sit near it. Three young priests in saffron-orange cloth are seated on striped mats: one with an orange head wrap has his back to the camera and reaches toward the fire pit, another with white ash markings and a rudraksha mala sits to the right beside a garland and fruit plate, and a third is partly visible at the lower right. Two more saffron-clad figures stand in the background. Brass oil lamps and a silver tray with flowers are at the left.2017-10-01October 10 20172017-10-10 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20172017-09-11 +1 copiesApril 03 20162016-04-03October 10 20172017-10-10 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor homa at an ashram. A fire burns in a square yellow-draped fire pit at centre, surrounded by brass vessels, flower baskets and red rose petals on striped mats. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a red-brown cloth, a beaded rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Around him, several men in saffron-orange cloths with white forehead markings and bare upper bodies attend the ritual; one in white dhoti with a shaved head stands near a white-draped pedestal. A man in a cream dhoti with gold border stands at right. Strings of lights hang overhead. About ten people visible, with more devotees seated at the edges.2017-04-16Outdoor 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-time homa at an outdoor ritual space under strings of coloured lights. A priest in orange with an orange turban and white body markings sits before a fire pit lined with yellow cloth, pouring offerings into the flames. Around him, several men in orange or white dhotis stand and sit, handling brass vessels, a tray of red flower petals and a plate of white grains. On a raised gold throne with a red cushion, a seated figure in a maroon robe and rudraksha mala receives the ritual. A standing attendant in white dhoti and bare chest with a long garland stands at the right beside a floral-decorated altar. Colourful striped mats cover the ground.2017-04-16October 01 20172017-10-01