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A photograph of a fire ritual inside a decorated temple-style pavilion, with smoke rising from a homa altar. In the foreground, a bald man in orange robes kneels and holds a ladle or offering vessel, while a long-haired figure in orange robes and a shawl, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible, extends one arm toward the altar fire. Behind them, deity murti are garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands and sit amid marigold and rose offerings. A framed portrait hangs on the right, and banana stalks, palm fronds and cloth draping decorate the hall. Two people are visible; the long-haired figure shows some appearance cues but the identification is uncertain.

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A photograph of a fire ritual inside a decorated open pavilion. Two men in saffron-orange robes kneel before a smoking homa fire pit, one bald-headed in orange and a second with long, swept-back dark hair wearing orange garments and a gold necklace, holding a long ritual implement toward the fire. Behind them, deity murtis are garlanded with bright marigold and white flower strings, and a canopy of white drapes and hanging fruit bunches surrounds the altar. Flower offerings in rows lie before the fire pit. A large framed portrait labelled Nithyanan stands at the right, and a pale yellow banner hangs above. The long-haired figure with gold ornaments matches the presentation cues, so he is recorded as a person performing the homa.2006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual inside a decorated pavilion. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body and a rudraksha mala sits and works a long ladle or stick over a fire pit, while a second saffron-clad person sits at left beside a garland. A smoky white-robed figure stands at the centre near the fire. Behind them stand floral-garlanded deity murti and a large framed portrait labelled "Nithyanan..." on the right, with marigold and rose offerings on a raised platform and swags of white drapery overhead.2006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual (homa) at an outdoor pandal. Two men in saffron-orange robes sit at a low fire pit: the foreground man has a shaved head and holds a bowl, while the man in the centre has long, swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold chain, and holds a long ritual implement over the flames. Smoke rises from the pit. Behind them is a decorated altar with garlanded deity murtis, a bank of fruit and flower offerings, and a large printed portrait of a bearded sage on a dark backdrop. Orange and pink flower garlands line the altar base, and white cloth hangs in the centre.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17Smoky photograph of a fire ritual (homa) in a decorated temple-style pavilion. A long-haired figure in orange-red robes sits cross-legged before a fire pit, reaching toward the flames with a white cloth draped over the knees. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange robes and white garlands sits in attendance. Flower-covered stone platforms, brass pots and a lit oil lamp stand before the fire. Behind them are a garlanded deity murti and a backdrop of pale draped fabric with a large portrait on the right. Smoke fills the air.2006-07-17A photograph of an outdoor homa fire ritual under a draped tent with red and gold fringed valances. Two saffron-robed figures sit at a raised fire pit: the seated central priest has long hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured necklace, and offers into the smoking fire while an attendant in orange beside him holds a tray. Behind them stand two large deity murtis garlanded with yellow, red and white flower strings, and a dark framed portrait is visible at the top right. Flower garlands and marigold strands decorate the fire pit and banana plants frame the scene. Oil lamps and brass vessels stand at the front.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual (homa) under a decorated temple-style canopy. Two people in saffron-orange robes kneel at a raised fire pit; one holds a tray of offerings over a bright flame while smoke rises. The taller figure has long dark hair and a rudraksha-style necklace. Behind them, a large golden-and-floral-garlanded altar holds two deity murtis with multicoloured garland swags, and a framed portrait is mounted at the upper right. Marigold and rose garlands border the fire platform, with brass lamps and vessels nearby.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17