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A homa fire ritual on a red cloth outdoors. A figure in a white turban and white garment with gold-bordered shawl kneels at a brick fire pit, holding a flat ladle over flames, with offerings nearby including a brass bowl, kumkum dishes, fruit and a brass lamp. A seated devotee with dark hair in a bun is in the foreground at left. Behind, a cameraman kneels taking photographs and two seated white-clad people sit by a white backdrop, with a microphone on a stand at right.

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A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual on a red carpet. A priest in white dhoti with gold border, white turban and garland sits at a brick fire pit (kund) with flames, pouring from a round metal plate held out toward a seated man in white clothes who holds his palms together. Brass pots, a kalasha, a coconut, plates of flowers and a metal bowl sit around the fire. A young man in saffron-orange robes sits to the left, and behind them women in white saris with small badges stand near a white-covered table and banners. Ritual implements and a microphone stand are visible in the foreground. The scene is a homa or yagna.2005-12-09Outdoor ritual on a red carpet beside a brick fire pit (homa/yagna) with an orange-flamed fire. A man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with a white turban and white flower garland sits at the centre, extending his arm toward the fire. Two young men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged in front, one holding a bamboo staff, surrounded by brass kalasha pots, plates of fruit and flowers, and small brass vessels on mats. A standing microphone stands on the right beside a white table, and behind them women in white and cream saris with orange sashes stand in a row near a decorated banner. Several figures in white are visible at the top left.2005-12-09Outdoor fire ritual (homa) on a red carpet at a conference ground. Behind a brick fire pit, a man in white dhoti and shirt sits with his hands extended toward the flames, a microphone on a stand before him. Beside him, a figure in white with a gold-bordered dhoti and white headcloth extends an arm over the pit. Several saffron-robed sannyasis sit in front, some holding staffs, with brass pots, lamps, bells, fruit, flower garlands and kalasha-style vessels on white cloths. Behind them, women in cream sarees with necklaces and a man in white stand watching, and a colourful painted panel and white canopy frame the scene. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2005-12-09Outdoor fire ritual at a brick fire pit (homa/yagna) on a red carpet. A priest in white dhoti with gold border and a white turban, garlanded with white flowers, holds a metal plate toward the fire. Beside him a young man in plain white kurta sits with palms joined in prayer. Brass vessels, a coconut, shells, flower petals and a row of small brass lamps sit on the carpet. Behind them, women in cream and gold-bordered saris and rudraksha malas stand in a line, some holding small items. A striped ceremonial pillar with painted flowers and a bird rises at left, and a microphone stand is at right. A banner behind shows a phone number and website.2005-12-09Outdoor ritual at a brick fire pit (homa/yagna) on a red carpet. A man seated in a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a white turban and white flower garland offers a fruit from a brass cup toward the fire. A young man in a white kurta stands at right holding a tray of fruit and offerings beside a microphone on a stand. Two seated young men in saffron/orange robes sit at left, one holding a staff. Brass vessels, a kalasha-like vessel and rows of small white cups line the altar. Behind them, people in white and cream clothes stand on grass, and a colourful painted fabric panel hangs at top centre.2005-12-09Outdoor homa at a conference ground. A priest in white dhoti and white shawl with gold borders and a white turban sits on a mat before a brick fire pit with a bright flame, gesturing with his hands over the fire. Fresh white-and-yellow flower garlands hang on his neck. Brass vessels, kalasha-style pots, lamps and fruit sit on mats around the pit, with a heap of wood and dried offerings to the right. Behind him, standing men in white clothes hold long staffs, and a row of saffron-robed sannyasis in orange cloth stands barefoot holding staffs. A red and white striped canopy edges the background.2005-12-09Photo 11728701 +2 copiesA kneeling priest performs a homa at a square, tiered yellow-ochre fire pit on a red-carpeted floor, pouring an offering from a metal bowl with a ladle into a tall flame. The priest is bare-chested with white ash markings on the chest and arms, wears a white dhoti with a purple waist cloth, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, gold bangles and a light head covering. Behind, a golden shrine with a deity murti, garlands, banana bunches, coconuts and fruit plates, and tall brass lamps frame the scene. Strings and fresh grass are laid around the fire pit.2020-03-16 +2 copiesJanuary 30 20162016-01-30A homa fire ritual in a red-walled room. A bare-chested man with a saffron-orange turban and ceremonial gold necklace sits cross-legged on the left, sprinkling powder from his hands near a bright fire pit built from stacked bricks, decorated with flower petals and sweets. Two young men in white dhotis sit beside the fire, one wearing a white shawl and a garland of beads, and a standing man in white bends over the fire. Brass bowls, oil, flower garlands and a small metal lamp surround the altar on a patterned mat. Several onlookers in white stand in the background.2016-04-10Outdoor fire ritual at a homa pit built of white bricks and decorated with yellow and orange marigold petals. Two young men in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged at the fire. The man on the right, wearing a yellow shawl and a small lapel microphone, holds a ladle over the flames. The man beside him wears a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala. A brass bowl sits at the left edge of the pit. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and blue sits and watches, including women in white and a woman in a blue sari. No one in the image is clearly identifiable as a person; the visible participants appear to be ritual assistants or devotees.2010-07-24Night photograph of a Chandi Homa fire ritual in an open outdoor area. A tiered white stone fire pit blazes at center. A woman in white garments with a yellow-orange head wrap leans over the flames, while a standing priest in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-toned necklace holds a brass tray of offerings. A seated officiant in white kneels at the lower left and another in white stands at right. Behind the pit, a row of seated devotees in white clothes watches. Strings of green leaves hang overhead, and brass oil lamps, flower garlands and offering plates sit at the right edge. A wooden yagna vessel stands near the fire. No candidate for a person is distinctly identifiable.2010-10-16 +1 copies