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A homa fire burns in a fire pit on a stage draped in pink cloth, with brass oil lamps and a small brass bowl of offerings in the foreground. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne with a gold canopy and a gold-framed back, wearing an orange-brown turban, orange robe, a red and yellow flower garland and gold necklaces, sits looking toward the fire. A bare-chested priest in an orange-brown turban and saffron-orange dhoti sash kneels at the fire pit, holding a rudraksha mala. Golden ceremonial umbrellas and trident-topped staffs stand around the throne, and a gold chest sits nearby.

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A seated man in orange robes, an orange turban and a red-and-white floral garland sits on a gold-and-red throne with a gold lion-carved base, under gold parasol-style canopies with golden discs. Flanking the throne are tall silver trident staffs. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in an orange turban and rudraksha mala tends a homa fire burning in a brick fire pit, with brass and silver vessels and oil lamps nearby. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the backdrop. A pink cloth hangs at the left edge.2015-07-06Ceremonial hall scene with a golden lion-armed throne (simhasana) draped in red velvet, centre-left. A seated figure in a red-orange robe, wearing a red and white floral garland and beaded necklaces, sits on the throne; the appearance is consistent with a person, with cues being a garland and ornate seating, though the face is small and distant. Facing the throne, a standing priest in an orange-red dhoti and saffron shawl with a red turban and beaded necklace is seen from behind. Beside the throne stand golden trident (trishul) staffs and golden ornamental banners, and tasselled parasols overhead. In front, a square fire pit (homa kunda) burns with flames, with devotees seated in the foreground. A video camera on a tripod and white-draped tables complete the setting.2015-10-12A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red garments sits on a gold-and-red throne before a fire pit, with garlands of yellow and red flowers draped behind him. A golden parasol stands beside the throne, and ornate gold ritual staffs with trident-tipped tops and gold shields frame the stage. In the foreground a standing priest in orange-red shawl and turban, with rudraksha beads and a gold-edged dhoti, faces the flames. Brass lamps and a brass tripod sit at the front, and the scene suggests a homa at a ceremonial gathering. Several other people in orange clothing are visible at the right edge.2015-07-06October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesJuly 17 20152015-07-17A seated figure on a gold and red throne with a red-and-gold canopy and a golden trident-topped stand sits with palms pressed together in anjali, wearing a rust-orange turban, orange-saffron dress, and a red and white flower garland. In front, a bare-chested priest in a rust-red dhoti with gold border holds a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames, facing the throne. Behind them, a golden canopy umbrella, a flower-decorated gold backdrop, a kalasha-like brass vessel, and seated white-clad devotees appear. Ritual aarti in progress in an indoor hall.2015-10-21 +1 copiesJuly 06 20152015-07-06February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20162016-02-19October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesJuly 09 20152015-07-09February 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copies