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A standing man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a red bindi, rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace, holds a gold-covered ritual vessel over an altar-like fire pit at night, with bowls, a lamp and offerings in front. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha beads kneels and holds a cloth. A red and gold throne stands behind, and white-clad figures are at the left edge. The scene resembles a homa or puja. a person: the standing man in saffron wears rudraksha and gold adornments, with appearance-based cues.

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Night outdoor homa at an ashram-style courtyard. A man in saffron-orange robes with a sacred thread and a long rudraksha mala, bare-chested with a red tilak on his forehead, tips a brass plate of offerings wrapped in red and green cloth toward a fire pit lit by flames. A second man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala kneels behind him. Silver bowls, a silver kalasha and brass vessels sit on the fire platform. A red and gold throne stands to the right, and flowering plants fill the background under a bright floodlight.2012-04-23April 23 20122012-04-23April 23 20122012-04-23April 23 20122012-04-23April 23 20122012-04-23A photograph of an evening homa or fire ritual under an open roof. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders stands bent over a square fire pit, pouring golden grains from a large metal vessel into the flames. Smoke rises around him. Behind, a figure in orange robes and rudraksha mala sits on a red and gold throne, hands folded; this is an appearance-based candidate, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so he is described only by role. A small oil lamp, a brass bell, silver bowls and banana and fruit offerings are arranged on the stone platform and orange cloth. A microphone stands near the pit, and a seated woman in white and a few other devotees are visible at the edge.2012-04-23April 23 20122012-04-23April 23 20122012-04-23Night-time ritual photo on an open outdoor stage. A man with long dark hair in a bun wears saffron-orange draped robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, standing before a red and gold ornate throne-style chair. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a golden plate. In the foreground, a silver-rimmed fire pit, small brass bowls, a kalasha vessel, fruit, flowers and a bundle of sticks lie on the ground. Smoke drifts under stage lights.2012-04-23April 23 20122012-04-23April 23 20122012-04-23April 23 20122012-04-23