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A photograph of a homa ritual in a whitewashed hall. A square fire pit lined with white bricks and scattered with orange and purple flower petals sits in the foreground. A man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands at left holding a palm-leaf bundle, and a man in white with orange shawl at right pours or tends an offering over the pit. A woman in a pale yellow sari kneels beside the pit. Behind them, a bearded man in an orange-red robe stands in a doorway with orange curtains, and seated devotees in orange shawls and white clothes fill the room. A brass oil lamp, a fan of feathers, fruit plates and baskets of flowers are arranged on the floor. Exact identity of any person is uncertain.

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Photo of a homa ritual in a whitewashed hall with orange drapes. A central figure in an orange robe and a long white flower garland with a rudraksha mala sits before a white brick fire pit decorated with yellow flowers, pouring offerings with a ladle. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls sit around the pit; one at right fans the flames with a long-handled implement. A tall silver trident and a golden staff stand against the wall, and a kalasha-like object is visible at the back. A white-clad figure stands near the orange curtains behind them.2007-12-25A homa being performed at a brick fire pit in an open hall with white walls, orange and red drapes, and a ceiling fan. Seated on mats, a central figure in an orange shawl and white garment wears a white garland and sits behind a flame rising from the brick altar. Around the pit, assistants in white dhotis and orange shawls tend the fire; one holds a peacock-feather fan and another a long ceremonial staff. Offerings of fruit, flowers, a plate of sweets and yellow flowers on the bricks surround the fire. Seated youths in orange shawls watch from the sides, and a standing attendant in white and a metal bell hang nearby.2007-12-25Photograph of a homa ritual in a whitewashed hall. A central figure in orange robes and a white-and-orange floral garland holds a flaming torch over a square fire pit built of white bricks decorated with yellow flowers. Around the pit are offerings: bowls of fruit, flowers, a plate of sweets and a brass vessel. Men in white kurtas with orange shawls sit on mats and assist, one holding a ritual implement, and a standing man in white stands behind a tall brass ritual stand. Orange curtains hang in the background, a small colourful paper garland is strung across the wall, and a pedestal fan stands at right. Several devotees in orange sit in the background. a person appears to be the central figure in orange with long hair and a garland, performing the fire offering.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a homa ritual inside a hall with white walls and a tinsel-decorated ceiling. A central figure with long dark hair, orange shawl and a white flower garland stands before a brick fire pit strewn with yellow flowers, holding a metal ritual implement and speaking into a microphone. Around him, seated devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, one with a tilak on the forehead, watch and assist. Behind them a standing man in white holds ceremonial staffs, and an orange-draped backdrop with a glowing fire and a trident-topped staff completes the scene. Several attendees in white and orange are seated on mats.2007-12-25A smoky indoor homa in progress over a square brick fire pit lined with white-painted edges and scattered purple and orange flowers. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stirs the fire with a long wooden pole. Beside the pit, a long-haired figure in orange robes sits cross-legged with a metal bowl. Further right, a man in white with an orange shawl kneels near the pit. Behind them, several people in orange and white sit on mats, and two standing figures in orange robes appear in front of orange curtains. Small brass pots and oil lamps sit on a tray at left.2007-12-25A photo of a homa in a white-walled hall decorated with coloured paper streamers and orange banners. In the foreground, a white-brick fire pit strewn with yellow flowers holds offerings; brass lamps and fruit plates sit nearby. A seated man in orange robes and a white flower garland, with a microphone stand before him, leads the ritual while others in white and orange sit on mats, some with palms joined. An orange curtain and hanging ritual implements frame the doorway at right. Around 30 people are visible, including a standing figure in white at the back and a small child held by a seated devotee.2007-12-25December 24 20072007-12-24A photograph inside a white-walled hall during a homa fire ritual. A central figure with long hair and an orange shawl over a garland of white flowers sits behind a tiered white brick fire pit decorated with yellow flowers, with a microphone stand before him. Around him, several people in white clothes and orange shawls sit on mats, some holding papers or offering trays of fruit and flowers. A trident and ceremonial staff rest against the wall, and an orange curtain hangs in a window. Strings of colourful bunting hang across the top of the room. A standing fan stands at the right.2007-12-25Indoor homa at a brick fire pit lined with white stone and decorated with flower petals of orange, pink and purple. A man in white dhoti and an orange-saffron shawl leans over the pit on the right, offering into it. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a shaved head holds a long metal tool over the fire, smoke rising around them. Other people in white and red-orange clothing stand behind, and a red-and-gold cloth hangs near the pit. Brass vessels and a plate with offerings sit at the left edge, and a wall fan and orange drapes are visible in the background.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a homa or yagna ritual inside a plain white-walled hall. A central fire pit is built from white bricks scattered with yellow marigold petals. A man seated at the front wears a red-orange shawl and a white flower garland, holds a small brass vessel and speaks into a microphone on a stand. Beside him, a man in white with an orange shawl points toward the pit. Behind them, several people in white and orange shawls sit or stand, and a trident-shaped staff with a silver finial is visible near the window, which has orange curtains. A pedestal fan stands at right, and a rolled mat rests on the floor.2007-12-24