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A smoky indoor homa in progress over a square brick fire pit lined with white-painted edges and scattered purple and orange flowers. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stirs the fire with a long wooden pole. Beside the pit, a long-haired figure in orange robes sits cross-legged with a metal bowl. Further right, a man in white with an orange shawl kneels near the pit. Behind them, several people in orange and white sit on mats, and two standing figures in orange robes appear in front of orange curtains. Small brass pots and oil lamps sit on a tray at left.

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Photo of a homa ritual in a whitewashed hall with orange drapes. A central figure in an orange robe and a long white flower garland with a rudraksha mala sits before a white brick fire pit decorated with yellow flowers, pouring offerings with a ladle. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls sit around the pit; one at right fans the flames with a long-handled implement. A tall silver trident and a golden staff stand against the wall, and a kalasha-like object is visible at the back. A white-clad figure stands near the orange curtains behind them.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a homa at an ashram hall: a square fire pit built from white bricks decorated with yellow flower petals, with a bright flame rising from the centre. A central man in orange robes and a white flower garland holds up a flaming item, possibly a camphor flame, while others sit around him. Men in white kurtas and orange shawls sit on mats; one wears a rudraksha mala. 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A man in white shirt and saffron shawl stands at left beside a tray of offerings, and several men in white and saffron sit on the floor behind, with orange curtains in the background.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a homa ritual in a whitewashed room with an orange curtain at the window. A central figure in an orange robe with a white and red flower garland stands beside a brick fire pit with a large flame rising from it, while a long-haired person in an orange shawl, possibly a person candidate with long swept-back hair, a garland and orange robes, stands at the centre. Around the pit, devotees in white clothes with orange shawls kneel and stand, one holding a ritual staff with gold detailing and another holding a brass vessel. A brass lamp stands at the right edge, a standing fan is behind, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at the far right raising his hand near his forehead.2007-12-25A photograph of a homa fire ritual in a hall. 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