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Night outdoor ritual at an open-sided pavilion with a bright fire pit in the foreground, a homa with yellow offerings. A golden gilded peetha with a red cushioned seat sits empty-centred to the centre; a seated person in a rust-orange robe is at the throne. Near the left, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a younger orange-clad assistant hold yellow offerings beside a golden swan-like ornamental vahana. Women in orange saris and a woman in a teal kurta stand nearby, a standing fan and parked white car behind, strings of lights in the background, and a golden deity-decorated altar with flower garlands at the left edge.

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Night-time homa at an outdoor ashram site. A large open fire burns in a gold-edged rectangular fire pit, with scattered rice and yellow offerings around it. A seated figure in dark red-brown robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne-style chair, receiving yellow offerings from a woman in white who stands and extends a yellow item. Beside the fire, a shaved-headed priest in orange-brown dhoti and bare upper body kneels and offers a yellow item, with another orange-clad attendant beside him. A golden elephant-shaped stand with a red cloth and flower garlands is at left, and brass vessels and a bowl sit on the mat. Several white-clad devotees and onlookers stand in the background under string lights and palm trees.2013-11-04Outdoor night homa at an ashram, with a large open fire pit blazing at left. A seated man in a white-and-gold dhoti sits in front of a fire pit, holding a metal bowl and a ladle. Beside him, a central figure wearing a saffron-and-gold robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits on an ornate red and gold throne, hands joined in front of him. Seated to the right, several shaved-headed young monks in orange robes sit on a cloth, holding small offerings and brass vessels. Standing figures in orange robes stand behind the throne, and a pedestal fan and a bright white car are visible in the background.2013-10-16November 04 20132013-11-04Night-time homa at an open-air outdoor shrine. A large fire burns in a square fire pit edged with yellow flowers, in front of a golden deity murti decorated with red and yellow garlands. A tall golden arched canopy frames the deity, with oil lamps on brass stands on either side. On the left, a man in an orange turban and orange clothing gestures and speaks into a microphone. Seated in front of the fire, a young person in orange sits cross-legged with prayer beads. On a red and gold throne to the right, a person in rust-coloured robes sits smiling with hands folded in their lap. Several people in orange attire and a few devotees sit around the fire pit, some holding flowers. Smoke drifts across the dark background.2013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04March 28 20132013-03-28Night photo of a homa fire pit with a tall bright flame at left, surrounded by yellow flower petals and brass vessels. A person in a maroon-brown robe sits on an ornate red throne with gold trim, one hand raised to the forehead. To the right, several young people in orange robes and rudraksha beads sit on the ground. Behind, string lights twinkle among tropical foliage, and a person in an orange garment stands near the fire.2013-11-04Night outdoor homa at an ashram: a sacred fire burns in a stone fire pit lined with yellow marigold petals, with wood and offerings visible. A seated figure in dark red-maroon robes sits on an ornate red throne with gold carved trim, one hand raised to the forehead. Several people in saffron-orange robes sit on the ground around the fire, one with vibhuti marks and beads, others with white-marked foreheads. Strings of small colourful lights and palm foliage surround the scene. Appearance-based cues on the throned figure are insufficient for a confident identity claim, so he is described by role only.2013-11-04Outdoor evening homa at a temple-like pavilion under a corrugated roof. A large fire burns in a raised square fire pit in the centre, with a priest in orange robe and orange turban pouring an offering from a vessel into the flames. Behind, a deity murti decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands sits on a golden throne and a gold mount. Several devotees in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit or kneel around the pit, one holding a bell and lamp near the deity. A seated figure in dark red-brown robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate red and gold throne at right, hand to chin. Potted plants and string lights are visible in the background, and brass vessels rest by the pit.2013-11-04September 30 20132013-09-30November 04 20132013-11-04Night outdoor homa ceremony under a corrugated metal roof. A standing priest in orange robes and an orange turban pours liquid from a vessel into a blazing fire pit lined with flowers. A kneeling man with bare shoulders and a white forehead mark tends the ritual area beside a golden deity murti decorated with yellow and red garlands and a silver crown. Two attendants in orange clothing stand near the murti, one holding a small bell. A seated figure in a deep red-brown robe rests on a red and gold throne at right, hand to face. Several devotees in orange and saffron sit on the ground in the foreground, and copper bowls and offerings sit around the fire.2013-11-04