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Outdoor ritual on green lawn with a homa fire pit of red brick and burning embers in front, surrounded by brass offering trays and fruit. A seated figure on a red-and-gold throne draped in red and white garlands, wearing an orange turban, rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, is attended by a person, with golden lion armrests and a trident beside him. Nearby, a man in white dhoti and white shirt holds a microphone while another man beside him holds a white fan. A deity murti decorated with red and yellow garlands stands on a decorated pedestal under golden umbrellas. Priests in white and orange dhotis, one bare-chested with an orange cloth, tend the fire and offerings.

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May 26 20152015-05-26Outdoor puja on a lawn with a seated figure on a red and gold throne at right, wearing a red turban and saffron-toned garments, flanked by golden parasols. At left, a second ornate throne draped in green and garlanded with red-and-white flowers holds deity murti. Standing priests in white dhotis with orange shoulder cloths perform rites before a fire pit and brass offering plates, while a tiered brass lamp stand with many oil lamps sits on the grass. Seated devotees in orange, white and red saris watch from the front.2015-05-05 +1 copiesMay 26 20152015-05-26 +1 copiesMay 05 20152015-05-05 +1 copiesMay 26 20152015-05-26A photograph of a homa ritual in a hall decorated with gold and red fabric. A small fire burns on a brick-lined pit in the foreground. Several people sit on the floor in white dhotis with saffron and gold borders; one wears a red shawl and rudraksha beads. A seated figure in a saffron robe and turban sits on a gold throne draped with flower garlands and gold umbrellas, with a golden kalasha nearby. Behind, a deity murti sits on a magenta-draped platform with a brass lamp stand and garlands. Sitting at the right, a bald man wears saffron robes and a rudraksha mala. Several people are visible, seated and observing the ritual.2015-07-06May 26 20152015-05-26May 26 20152015-05-26May 26 20152015-05-26May 26 20152015-05-26 +1 copiesMay 05 20152015-05-05 +1 copiesMay 05 20152015-05-05 +1 copies