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Indoor photograph of a homa (fire ritual) in a plain whitewashed hall with woven mats on the floor. A square fire pit built from yellow bricks holds a small flame and smoke, with fruit offerings in steel bowls beside it. A priest in orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala kneels at right, pouring offerings with a wooden ladle while a younger assistant in white and orange sits beside him. At left, a woman in white with an orange shawl sits with hands folded in prayer. Behind them, a long-haired figure in orange robes with a mala sits with hands raised in blessing, with more people in white and orange seated along the wall. A ceiling fan and a banner hang on the wall.

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March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22Indoor photograph of a homa fire ritual in a plain room with white walls and a wall fan. A yellow brick-like fire pit holds a small flame and smoke, with marigold petals and offerings nearby, including bowls of fruit and brass vessels on a white cloth. A young woman in white with an orange shawl sits cross-legged on the left with palms joined. Two young men in orange robes and rudraksha-style beads sit on the right, hands folded in prayer near the fire. Behind them, a standing figure in orange with long hair and a beaded mala stands near a red-draped seat, and several seated people in white and orange sit along the wall. Mats cover the floor.2008-03-22A smoky indoor homa in a hall with a mat floor. In the foreground, a yellow brick fire pit burns with flames and offerings, and a seated woman in white with an orange shawl presses her palms together in prayer on the left. Behind the fire, a young man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a brass plate with a kalasha and flame. Another man in orange sits beside him. Fruit bowls and brass vessels are arranged around the fire. In the background, several people in orange and white sit on a mat and a red-cushioned seat, with a standing fan on the wall.2008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22A homa fire burns inside a square pit of yellow-painted bricks on a mat-covered hall floor. A woman with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sits on a red cushioned seat at left. A shaven-headed man in orange robes with red sash, gold chain and sandalwood markings reaches toward the fire, with brass puja vessels and oil lamps set on a white cloth at right. Several seated devotees in white and orange clothing sit behind the fire, and a cream-coloured wall with orange cloths hangs above.2008-03-22A photograph of an indoor ritual in a plain white-walled hall. Standing at left is a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hands folded, with a red-cushioned seat behind. At right, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a gold chain and a shaved-headed assistant in white hold a flaming lamp over a metal stand, beside brass vessels and kumkum. A yellow brick-like platform with marigold garlands and fruit sits in front. Seated devotees in orange and white watch. A banner hangs at the top.2008-03-22Indoor ritual scene in a plain white-walled hall with mats on the floor. At centre, a square fire pit built from yellow-painted bricks holds a flame, surrounded by brass plates of fruit and offerings, silver ritual vessels and a row of small brass cups. At right, a young priest in orange robes and a gold chain raises both hands, while another priest in white sits beside him. At left, a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a maroon cushioned seat with a staff, with several devotees in orange and white seated behind. Hanging orange cloths and a printed banner appear at the top, with a microphone stand near the seat. The scene appears to be a homa or fire ritual.2008-03-22A homa or fire ritual in an indoor hall: a yellow brick fire pit with a bright flame, scattered marigold petals on the brick base. A man in an orange robe with a golden necklace and a sandalwood tilak kneels at the right, pouring offerings with a ladle beside silver and brass puja vessels on a white cloth. On the left, a long-haired person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned seat, flanked by a plain white-clad attendant. Behind them, about a dozen seated people in orange, white and saffron clothing watch the ritual, one in a white dhoti and a few in orange shawls. Plain white walls and a tiled floor complete the scene.2008-03-22Indoor satsang hall with white walls and a floor covered in light mats. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a maroon quilted seat, holding a walking stick, with a microphone stand beside him. Around him, devotees in orange and white sit in rows, some with hands folded. In the foreground, a shaven-headed priest in orange robes with a gold-bead necklace sits before a yellow-powder square of ritual arrangement, with fruit, flower-garnished bowls, brass vessels, a lit oil lamp, and a copper pot nearby. Scattered coins and offerings lie on a mat. The page describes a Holi celebration and healing darshan, though the visible scene shows a seated address with a homa-style puja setup.2008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22