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Night 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.

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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.2013-10-06Night-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 20142014-11-25Night-time homa at an open-air outdoor setting. A large fire blazes in a golden-edged square fire pit in the centre, with smoke rising. Behind it stands a deity murti with a golden multi-hooded naga canopy, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. To the left, a standing man in an orange-brown dhoti and an orange head wrap holds a ladle over the fire. At right, a seated man in orange-brown robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in a brown robe stands beside him with hands joined. Brass vessels, flower offerings, red petals, and a small framed deity picture sit around the fire pit.2013-10-06October 08 20132013-10-08Night-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 06 20132013-10-06October 13 20132013-10-13September 11 20172017-09-11 +1 copiesNovember 25 20142014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25A photograph of an evening ritual under a corrugated roof. A man with short hair, bare-chested, wearing an orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a rudraksha-style mala, holds up a brass lamp (aarti) with a flame toward the upper frame. In front of him a fire pit with burning flames sits on a yellow-edged platform, indicating a homa. Behind him to the left, garlanded deity murtis are decorated with flowers and gold necklaces on a red cloth. In the centre, a decorated shrine with flowers and offerings stands on steps. On the right, a woman with hair in a bun wears an orange sari with gold borders and kneels beside a gilded arch with green cloth and flower garlands. A kalasha-like offering vessel is visible at the front. The man's face and identity are not established from the image; the person is described by role only.2014-11-25