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A photo of a fire ritual at a yagna altar. A man seated on an orange-draped cushion, wearing an orange robe, a long gold-and-white beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, has his long hair swept back and his hands raised in a mudra as he chants. Behind him, large garlands of yellow, red and white flowers hang on golden deity murtis, with a golden peetha and a banner. Before him, a rectangular fire pit is set with rows of flower-decorated kalasha pots, smoke rising from a silver vessel, and offerings of flowers, fruit and brass vessels on the floor. a person is seated in ritual performance.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, long dark hair swept back, wearing a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and a shawl draped over the shoulder, performs a fire ritual with palms pressed together before a homa fire pit. Smoke rises from a silver vessel and rows of decorated offering pots with flowers and fruit. Behind them, large garlanded deity murtis, one golden and one blue, are dressed with marigold and white flower garlands, and a potted banana-leaf plant stands nearby. A lit brass oil lamp sits in the foreground beside orange and white flower strands.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A photograph of a homa (fire ritual) in a decorated temple-style pavilion. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold-bead and flower-garland necklace, sits on a red-cushioned seat with his hands raised in gesture before a fire pit where smoke rises. Behind him stand golden deity murtis draped in yellow, red and white flower garlands, and a tall sugarcane stalk and banana-leaf decorations frame the scene. Brass vessels, a silver bowl and rows of flower-filled offerings line the altar, with a microphone on a stand nearby.2006-07-17A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair, a flower garland and beaded necklace, gestures with raised hands while speaking into a microphone beside a homa fire pit. Smoke rises from the fire pit, which is lined with flowers, fruit and offerings. Behind, a deity murti in a golden crown and multicolour garlands stands before a tall backdrop; a golden lamp stand holds an oil lamp. Mood is a ritual yagna. Swamiji (probable): the seated presenter has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a garland and a beaded necklace, matching the page subject, and is the sole person visible.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual (homa/yagna) inside a decorated tent. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace and bangles, sits on a raised seat with hands folded in namaskar before a microphone, appearing to chant. Smoke rises from a rectangular fire pit bordered with orange and white flower garlands and pink roses, and metal kalasha pots and brass lamps stand at the sides. Behind him, a deity murti decorated with yellow and white garlands is backed by cream draped cloth, with banana stalks and a basket of fruit nearby. Two other people in orange robes are partially visible at the edges. a person is seated in orange clothing with long swept-back hair and a gold necklace, presiding over the fire offering as the officiant.2006-07-17A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold bangles, speaks into a microphone while gesturing with his right hand at a yajna setup. Behind him, golden deity murtis wrapped in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers stand before a dark backdrop, and banana plants and green leaves frame the scene. In front, a fire pit is covered with flowers and rising smoke, with silver vessels, brass oil lamps, a silver kalasha and many small offering pots arranged on the floor. Only one physical person is visible, the seated speaker, who is identified only by his appearance; the appearance-based label Swamiji (probable) applies to this person given the saffron clothing, long hair and beaded adornments.2006-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a gold-bead necklace sits on a red cushioned seat at a yajna, raising both hands with palms angled toward the smoke. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders. Behind him, a tall palm-leaf banana stalk stands beside a decorated altar. Two gold-coloured deity murtis, one with a crown, are draped in garlands of yellow, white, green and red flowers. Smoke rises through the scene. In the foreground, brass oil lamps, a bowl, and trays of flowers and fruit line the platform, with a silver fire-vessel in the centre. Printed text on the backdrop is partly visible. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha-style gold necklace, seated officiating the fire offering.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17Photograph of a fire ritual (homa/yagna) in a decorated pandal. A man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange-saffron cloth with a rudraksha-style gold and beaded necklace, sits on a red-cushioned seat, hands folded before a silver-stemmed oil lamp with a flame and incense smoke. Behind him, a fire pit is surrounded by marigold garlands and banana leaves, with clay offering pots and a silver vessel. Behind the altar, large garlanded deity murtis, including a golden figure with a crown, are displayed against draped gold fabric.2006-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold necklace and a long dark hairstyle sits on a red-and-gold cushioned seat, gesturing with one hand during a fire ritual. Smoke rises from a homa fire pit in the centre, surrounded by banana-leaf and mango-leaf kalasha pots decorated with flowers. Behind him, deity murti are garlanded with marigold and tricolour flower garlands, with a sugarcane stalk framing the scene and a silver lamp stand and brass vessels in front. A portrait backdrop sits behind the altar, and a microphone is visible near the seated figure. The seated man is an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold ornaments, so the label is probable.2006-07-17