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Night ritual under a corrugated roof with a fire pit (homa/yagna) on a yellow-draped platform. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and saffron-gold shawl stands with his back to the camera, facing the fire and a deity murti garlanded with marigolds. Two seated men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas chant into microphones beside the fire pit, one holding a silver vessel. A third man in a saffron-orange robe with a flower garland stands with folded hands at the right, with other robed attendants behind him. Brass lamps, a silver bowl, kumkum dishes and flower petals are arranged on the mats and platform.

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January 03 20152015-01-03A homa fire ritual in a temple hall at night. A bright fire burns in a wooden fire pit at lower right, with offering trays and small brass vessels beside it. Five priests stand in a row; the front figures wear orange-red dhotis with gold borders and the central figure wears a white dhoti with gold border, a saffron-orange turban and a rudraksha mala, holding a ceremonial ladle toward the fire. A standing figure at left has a short-cropped head and a garland of beads. Behind them stands a golden deity murti in a decorated gold canopy, adorned with a large garland of white and multicoloured flowers. A microphone stands at the left and hanging tassels decorate the ceiling.2015-01-03January 03 20152015-01-03November 25 20142014-11-25A night homa in an outdoor temple courtyard. A square fire pit lined in yellow sits centre frame with a small flame burning inside it. Around it sit several priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas, with microphones on stands before them. Behind them, a seated priest in an orange-saffron shawl and orange cloth tied over the head pours offerings near brass pots and bowls. Two seated people in the foreground, one with a dark braid and rudraksha beads, face the fire. To the right, a deity murti is decorated with yellow and purple garlands, red and green drapery, and a golden arch. A teal cloth covers a table in the lower right corner. Several other people in white sit at the back left. a person candidate: a seated figure in orange with a red-orange cloth over the head, cues not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2014-09-06Night ritual under an open-sided shed hung with orange pennants and golden looped decorations. A bald man in a saffron-orange robe stands at centre, holding a lit flame or lamp over a fire pit or homa altar while smoke rises. Seated priests in white dhotis and shawls sit around a white raised platform and tiered brass trays of fruit, flowers and offerings. A large brass oil lamp with yellow marigold garlands stands at left beside a red-and-gold decorated deity figure. A musician in white sits at lower right playing a drum-like instrument. Devotees in white and colourful clothes watch from the background, and statues line the far edge.2010-11-05Night-time ritual in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof. On the left, a large deity murti is dressed in red and gold cloth and heavily garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. Beside it, a smaller figure sits on a raised seat. A yellow-cloth-covered homa pit holds small brass bowls, lamps and offerings, with smoke rising behind. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange chair, wearing a white flower garland, one hand raised to his head, facing the fire. Priests in white dhotis and orange robes sit at microphones on the right, a few devotees seated behind them, and a standing attendant holds a bowl. A bald devotee in orange sits in the lower right foreground. A fan and a microphone stand are visible.2014-09-06A homa fire burns in a metal fire pit on the floor of an indoor hall as a standing man in orange robes and red-bordered dhoti stands with palms joined. A shaved-headed priest in orange kneels at left beside brass vessels, fruit offerings and kalasha-like pots with white flowers. Behind the fire, about a dozen seated devotees in orange shawls and white clothes sit with hands folded. A gilded throne with a tiger-patterned cushion stands at left, and a camera tripod is visible. Smoke rises through a beam of light from a high window.2012-07-11November 07 20132013-11-07October 10 20172017-10-10Night-time outdoor ritual under a corrugated roof beside a golden deity murti of Ganesha, draped with yellow and red garlands and seated on a gilded elephant-shaped vahana. A fire pit burns in front, with fruit and brass vessels set out as offerings. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head sits cross-legged near the fire. A seated person in a deep maroon robe rests on a red-cushioned gilded throne at the right, holding a yellow cloth. A man in white kneels at the fire's edge, and saffron-robed attendants sit nearby. Women in white and in saris stand at the right, some holding yellow items and some with hands folded. A standing fan and string lights are visible. The scene is consistent with a homa and puja.2013-11-04September 19 20152015-09-19