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Night-time homa in an open-sided shed with a corrugated metal roof and exposed red steel beams. A bare-chested priest in a red-and-maroon dhoti stands at a golden fire altar, a fire burning in the central pit with yellow powder on the platform. Several men in white dhotis and shawls stand or kneel around the altar, one holding a brass vessel. A deity murti decorated with colourful fabric sits behind the fire. On the right, a seated figure in a red-and-orange robe with a garland and a golden throne is under a multicoloured canopy, with ornate gold chairs. The floor is covered with striped colourful mats, and a microphone stand stands at the left edge.

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A night-time homa ritual under a corrugated metal roof with strung fairy lights. A bare-chested priest in a maroon dhoti stands at a golden fire altar, pouring from a brass vessel as smoke rises from the flames. Behind him is an ornate deity murti. Five or six men in white dhotis and shawls stand around the altar, some holding brass vessels and a kalasha. At the right, a seated man in a gold ornate throne under a colourful canopy wears a maroon garment, a garland and a rudraksha mala. He looks on as the homa proceeds. Colourful striped mats cover the floor and a microphone stands at the left.2017-04-28April 28 20172017-04-28April 28 20172017-04-28Night-time homa ceremony under a open-sided pandal strung with small coloured lights. A fire burns in a golden fire pit in front of a tiered decorated structure with flower garlands and painted figures. Several priests in white dhotis stand around the fire; one bare-chested priest in a red-and-gold cloth tends the flames while another holds a bundle of leaves aloft. Trays of food offerings and brass vessels sit on striped mats in front. A man seated on a gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a red garment and a white flower garland, presides over the ritual. Seated devotees in white clothes and orange robes watch from the foreground, and a digital clock on the stage reads 10:09 PM.2017-04-28December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07Night outdoor ritual before a decorated shrine with a large deity murti garlanded in red and orange flowers, and a fire pit burning in front of it. Priests in white dhotis perform the homa while a bare-chested priest in ochre cloth tends the offering. On the right, a man with a red-orange turban and saffron-red shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a yellow and multicolour canopy; a cameraman and a white-clad attendant stand nearby. A large crowd of devotees sits on the red-carpeted ground, some in white and pink saris, and a brass oil lamp stands at the front. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne wearing the turban and shawl.2016-12-07A night ritual in an open-sided pavilion with a fire pit (homa) burning on a wooden platform in the foreground. A priest in a white dhoti with bare chest, seated at left, holds a ladle over the flames. Multicoloured striped mats cover the floor. Behind him a row of seated devotees, a silver kalasha, and a decorated altar with a deity murti under flower garlands. A colourful striped umbrella canopy hangs above the throne, and a screen at upper right shows an image of the ritual.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A night-time ritual in an open-air pavilion. At the centre, a man in white dhoti and shawl stands holding a brass tray of lit lamps and flowers before a dark deity murti decorated with marigold garlands, with brass lamps and vessels around it. Seated on a low platform to the left, a bald elderly priest in white performs the rite. Several shaved-headed devotees in white dhotis sit cross-legged on the floor in front, many with hands raised in namaskar. Smoke rises from the ritual fire behind the altar. On the right, a figure with long hair, a red turban, rudraksha and gold necklaces and red-brown clothing sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, beneath a colourful parasol. A photographer stands near the altar. Around 25 to 30 people are visible.2016-12-07Night ritual inside an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof, hung with fresh leaf garlands and a banner above. A fire burns in a square homa pit on a striped cloth-covered dais. Standing figures in white dhotis and bare upper bodies, plus a figure in an orange-gold cloth and a person in a yellow sari, attend the fire, one holding a lit lamp. Behind them are large decorated deity murtis with white floral arches and garlands. In the foreground a gold-trimmed red throne-like seat and a brass kalasha sit beside a small brass vessel. Camera operators stand at the right edge.2016-10-10December 07 20162016-12-07