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A photograph of a homa or yagna ceremony on a red-draped stage with a red floor covering. In the foreground at left, a figure with long dark hair coiled up, wearing a rust-brown wrap and dark shawl, stands with palms pressed together in prayer. Behind a smoking ceremonial fire pit, several priests sit and stand in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls, one holding an object near his chest. Marigold garlands and flower offerings lie around a brass kalasha-style pot and the fire pit, and a golden throne-like seat stands at right. Multiple small figures and images, possibly deity murtis, appear in a decorated backdrop at upper left.

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A homa ritual in a red-draped temple tent with smoke rising from a brass fire pit at centre. A standing man on the left in brown robes with hair piled high and a long beaded mala holds his hands in anjali. Behind the fire, several priests in white dhotis, orange and saffron cloths stand or kneel, hands folded, and a bare-chested man in orange sits near marigold garlands. At right, a decorated throne-like seat is adorned with marigold garlands and a brass kalasha. Brass vessels, fruit and flower offerings sit on the red floor, and a painted deity backdrop with figures stands at upper left.2018-01-31Ritual homa scene in a red-draped hall with orange floor cloth. A man in the foreground, seen from behind, stands with palms joined in namaskar, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and a wrapped sash, with a long rudraksha-style mala and a purple cloth on his head. Beside a smoking fire pit, a priest in white dhoti and white shawl holds an offering tray, and another in an orange-red dhoti and sash stands with hands folded. A third man in white and yellow robes sits behind the fire. Brass vessels, marigold garlands, fruit and flower trays surround the altar, and a golden throne-style seat sits to the left.2018-01-31Night-time outdoor homa ceremony on a red carpeted, canopied platform. A fire burns in a square stone fire pit at centre, surrounded by plates of flowers, fruit, betel leaves and offerings. Priests in white dhotis and orange-bordered shawls tend the fire, one with a pink head cloth and bare chest with white ash marks. A deity murti with flower garlands sits on an orange-draped altar behind them. At right, a standing man with long swept-back hair, a brown wrap, a bare upper body, adornments and a rudraksha-style necklace faces the ritual; he is distinctive but his identity is uncertain. Behind him, many saffron-robed devotees stand and a cameraman films.2018-01-31Night outdoor ritual under a red and gold canopy on a red carpet. At left, a priest in white dhoti and a pink-and-yellow headpiece sits behind a brass-edged stone platform with a bowl and offerings, while other priests in white assist beside him. At centre, a deity murti with a gold arch and marigold garlands sits on an orange-draped table, with fruit trays, flowers and a kalasha nearby. At right, a bare-chested man with long dreadlocks, rudraksha beads, a rust-brown shawl and dhoti stands with palms joined in namaskar, with bangles on his wrist. Other people in saffron and orange robes stand in the background.2018-01-31 +1 copiesJanuary 31 20182018-01-31Night ritual under a red canopy with red drapes. On the right, a bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha beads, and an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands barefoot with palms pressed together in namaskar. On the left, a priest in white with a saffron-coloured headpiece and sandalwood markings sits behind a stone-based altar, holding a ladle over a vessel, with two assistants in orange-yellow beside him. The altar holds flower-decked brass vessels, bananas, fruit, and a floral garland, with a golden arch behind it. Marigold garlands and flower petals lie on the red mat floor. Attendants stand in the background.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31Night-time outdoor homa at a red-carpeted ritual site under a red canopy. A fire pit with burning flames sits at centre, with brass plates of fruit, leaves and flower offerings, and a decorated kalasha-style vessel nearby. Two priests in white dhotis, one with a red-and-gold headcloth, perform the rite at left. A standing man at right, with a dark turban-style head covering, bare upper body, rudraksha-style beads, brown wrap and tiger-striped waist cloth, faces the fire with palms joined. Behind, saffron-robed devotees and a cameraman stand under street lights. A shrine with a deity murti and garlands is visible in the background.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31Night-time outdoor ritual under a red and gold canopy on a red floor. A bare-chested man with a dark turban-style wrap and rudraksha beads, wearing a brown dhoti and a zebra-striped waist cloth, stands with palms joined in namaskar facing a stone-based altar. Two priests in white dhotis and bare torsos perform the rites: one holds a ritual implement over a stone yagna or abhishekam structure, while another, bearing a white shawl and a microphone, stands behind. Marigold garlands, banana leaves, brass plates of fruit, flowers and a decorated kalasha or deity murti sit on the altar. Saffron-robed attendants and women in orange sarees stand in the background.2018-01-31