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A night-time homa at an outdoor temple setting: a large fire burns in a stone fire pit with smoke rising. Behind it stands a deity murti with a golden cobra hood canopy, draped in garlands of orange and yellow marigolds. On the left, a man in an orange turban and orange dhoti stands barefoot beside the pit. On the right, a person in a maroon-brown robe holds a large brass vessel, and a red and gold chair stands nearby. Brass pots, bowls of fruit and flowers sit on the ground in front of the fire pit.

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Night outdoor fire ritual at a temple-like platform. A fire pit blazes in front of a decorated deity murti with a large golden hooded serpent canopy (naga) overhead and yellow and orange marigold garlands. Left, a priest in saffron-orange dhoti and orange head wrap bows toward the flames with hands extended. Right, a man in maroon robes with bare head holds a silver plate and pours or offers over the fire. Behind them, several people in white and maroon clothing stand with hands folded in prayer, and smoke drifts through the scene. Brass pots and vessels sit at the base of the fire.2013-10-08October 13 20132013-10-13Night ritual at an open-air stage with smoke rising. A standing priest in an orange-brown robe and matching turban carries a brass vessel toward a golden fire pit where a flame burns on offerings. Beside him, another robed attendant in rust-coloured clothing holds a small metal bowl. Behind them stand a large garland-draped deity murti with a multi-hooded cobra canopy, marigold garlands, and a lit backdrop image. An empty red velvet chair with gold trim sits at right, and a few seated devotees are visible at the bottom edge. Scattered offerings, flower petals and small oil lamps surround the fire pit.2013-10-06Night-time homa at an outdoor shrine under a corrugated roof. A fire burns in a stone fire pit with smoke rising. Behind it a golden cobra hood canopy stands over a deity murti garlanded with yellow marigolds, beside a table draped in purple and blue cloth also decorated with marigold garlands. A man in an orange-red robe and turban sits on a red and gold throne, holding a ritual vessel, while a second man in an orange-red dhoti and turban stands at right holding a silver plate. Banana leaves, flower petals, brass vessels and offerings lie on the orange cloth in front.2013-10-06Night-time homa at an open-air shrine. A man in saffron-orange cloth and a saffron turban stands at left, watching. At right, a bare-chested priest in reddish-orange dhoti pours liquid from a brass vessel onto a large blazing fire pit, sending flames and smoke upward. Behind them stands a deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers, and an oil lamp burns on the floor with brass pots, plates and offerings around the fire. A table fan is visible behind the fire.2013-10-13October 08 20132013-10-08October 08 20132013-10-08October 06 20132013-10-06Night-time homa at an open-sided pavilion with a fire burning in a stone fire pit. On the right a person in maroon-and-gold ritual cloth sits on a red cushioned gilt chair, pouring liquid or offering from a large brass vessel into the flames. On the left a standing person in orange robes with an orange head wrap watches. Behind them, a decorated deity murti with garlands of yellow marigolds stands on a blue draped platform, surrounded by flower garlands, brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels, bowls of offerings and a fan. Smoke rises through the scene.2013-10-13November 25 20142014-11-25October 06 20132013-10-06Night photograph of a homa at an outdoor ritual platform. A bare-chested man in an orange-red dhoti and orange turban stands at left, reaching toward a lit oil lamp atop a Nagaraja-style hooded serpent canopy garlanded with yellow marigolds. The fire burns high on a stepped stone fire pit in the foreground, with brass vessels, a silver bowl and a banana leaf with offerings on the ground. Behind, a blue draped platform holds smaller deity forms adorned with marigold garlands, and a few devotees in white and pink stand in the dark background.2013-10-07