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Interior of a tented hall set up for a homa ritual. In the centre, a square brick fire pit holds ash and grains, surrounded by brass kalasha pots with mango leaves and yellow flowers, brass bowls, bells and a small brass lamp on a mat. To the left stands a blue deity murti decorated with flower garlands beside a white draped table. Behind the pit sits an empty ornate wooden chair with red cushions, like a peetha throne, with a red flower arrangement nearby. Hanging colourful banners with elephant and bird motifs descend from the white tent ceiling. No people are visible.

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A photograph of an empty ritual hall set up for a homa. In the centre a square fire pit of stacked brick sits on the white floor, holding a small pile of white offerings, surrounded by brass kalashas and oil lamps, brass plates of fruit, flowers and coconut, and a brass bowl. A red-cushioned gold throne stands behind it beside a blue deity murti decorated with garlands on the left. Colourful striped and painted pillar banners hang from a white tented ceiling, with a red-and-gold chair and plastic chairs at the back. No people are visible.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27Interior of a large white tented hall set up for a ritual, with a brick-walled fire pit (homa kunda) in the foreground holding ash and offerings, surrounded by brass kalashas, oil lamps and small plates of fruit and flowers on the floor. Striped rugs cover the floor and tall colourful fabric banners with bird and animal motifs hang from the tent ceiling. On the right, a blue-skinned deity murti with raised arms stands on a white-draped table beside a black curtain. No people are visible in the foreground; a few distant figures appear near the back of the tent.2008-10-27A homa setup in a hall with a large white deity murti of a blue-skinned goddess holding a sword and trident, garlanded with marigolds, on a white-draped platform. A rectangular brick fire pit with ash and offerings sits in the centre of the floor, surrounded by brass plates of fruit and sweets, kalasha pots with mango leaves and coconut, oil lamps, a bell, and flower petals. An empty red-cushioned carved wooden chair stands at the back beside a dark red curtain and a tall vertical banner with painted elephants. No people are visible.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A photograph of a ceremonial ritual space set up for a homa or puja with no people visible. A deity murti stands on a white draped table in front of a painted backdrop showing a mountain and sunset sky, garlanded with flower strands. Brass kalashas with yellow flowers and mango leaves sit on banana leaves across the floor, alongside stacked yellow sweets, brass plates, oil lamps and a red cloth. Tall decorative banners in orange, blue and green patterns hang on either side, and a red velvet chair with a wooden frame sits empty at the right.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A photograph of a decorated indoor ritual stage at a temple hall. A large statue of a blue-skinned goddess with multiple arms, holding a trident and other implements and wearing a white head covering, stands on a white pedestal against a painted backdrop of a mountain or volcano. In front, brick-shaped stacks and small kalasha pots with yellow flowers and green leaves are arranged on the red-tiered platform. To the right stands an ornately carved wooden throne/seat on a dark patterned carpet. Tall decorative cloth pillars with floral and animal motifs frame the stage. No people are visible.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27