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Photograph of a yagna or homa in progress inside a richly decorated shrine hung with orange and white marigold garlands. A circular fire pit lined with marigolds holds a flickering fire in the foreground, smoke haze filling the room. Behind it stands a tiered altar covered with white cloth, brass and clay pots, and plates of fruit and sweets, with a framed deity murti above. A standing man in white dhoti and shirt, with a sacred thread, holds a brass plate and offerings at the right. Lit oil lamps sit at the far left.

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January 12 20092009-01-12A photograph of a festooned temple shrine with marigold garlands and orange-yellow flower strings draped across a canopy. In the centre, a framed deity murti sits behind a flower-decked altar, with rows of small brass pots holding offerings and lamps set before it. Two figures in saffron/orange robes stand at left: one holds a tray of offerings and another raises an arm toward the altar, as if performing a puja. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands nearby, and another man in white is at the far right. Brass vessels and plates of fruit lie on white cloths in the foreground, and a smoky haze fills the warm-lit room.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A photograph of a fire ritual at night in a ceremonial hall decorated with marigold garlands. In the foreground a circular fire pit or homa kund is edged with orange and white flower garlands, and smoke rises from it. To the right a long white-draped table holds rows of decorated coconuts, fruit and brass plates with offerings, and a framed portrait garlanded with flowers stands beside it. In the background several people in saffron/orange robes stand with hands folded, one in an orange sari-style wrap holding a lit lamp or offering near a flame, while a man in white dhoti stands among them. A microphone on a stand sits by the fire pit. Overall about four to six visible people.2009-01-12A night-time homa or yagna at a temple-style site decorated with marigold and orange flower garlands. A standing priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl holds a flaming vessel high on the right, beside a large round fire pit edged with orange and pink flower garlands. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand with folded hands behind a white-covered table laden with tiered trays of sweets, fruit, plates of offerings and brass vessels. In the foreground, two people in saffron-orange robes sit in prayer with hands together. A framed portrait garlanded with flowers hangs at upper left, showing a figure in orange, and a deity murti stands among the marigolds at the back.2009-01-12A photograph of a night ritual under a canopy of marigold and jasmine garlands. A standing figure in an orange saffron robe and beaded necklaces holds a lit lamp (aarti) toward a homa fire pit lined with marigold garlands. Smoke rises from the fire pit. Three men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded in prayer behind a table of banana leaves, brass vessels, fruit and sweets. In the foreground, a seated figure in orange clothing presses palms together. A framed portrait of a deity garlanded with flowers sits on the left, above rows of decorated kalasha pots with mango leaves.2009-01-12A ritual scene at night with thick smoke rising from a large fire pit at right, its rim wrapped in orange, pink and white flower garlands. A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron garment stands at center-left, holding a basket of pink petals and making an offering over a long table of fruit, coconuts and ritual items. Behind him a framed portrait of a deity sits among marigold garlands, and to the left another man in white dhoti and shirt stands near the table. Orange and white cloth hangs overhead beside strings of flowers. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair and saffron robe) is performing the homa offering; the portrait and fire pit suggest a yagna setting.2009-01-12Night photograph of a homa or yagna area decorated with marigold and orange flower garlands and strings of fairy lights. A standing man in an orange dhoti and shawl holds a plate with hands joined in prayer beside a standing woman in an orange-red sari. Behind them a man in white clothes stands near a small flame burning on a ceremonial fire altar. On the right, a framed portrait garlanded with flowers sits above rows of brass-and-silver kalasha pots decorated with mango leaves and coconuts on a white-covered table. A round fire pit with a raised rim, edged with garlands, occupies the foreground near offering plates and a microphone. Smoke drifts through the scene.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Night photograph of a homa fire ritual under a canopy of marigold and orange garlands. A round fire pit bordered with orange and white flower petals burns in the foreground. Behind it, a long table holds rows of brass pots and coconuts topped with mango leaves, a fruit platter, and a framed deity portrait garlanded with marigolds. On the left, a man in saffron robes and red rudraksha mala sits on a raised seat, and seated saffron-clad devotees and a man in white sit on a striped mat. On the right, a standing priest in orange robes holds a long ladle over the fire, while a white-clad assistant and onlookers stand nearby.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A photograph inside a temple hall during a homa or yagna. A figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a white forehead mark holds a bowl of pink and white flower petals and offers them over a large sunken fire pit ringed with marigold garlands. Behind the pit, a table holds brass vessels, plates of fruit, coconuts, and small offering pots draped in white cloth. Marigold and jasmine garlands hang overhead, and a framed portrait of a deity with flower garlands sits on a shelf. Other people in white and orange clothing stand in the background, and smoke fills the air. Another figure in orange kneels at left holding a plate.2009-01-12