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A ritual homa at a temple-style stage: a yellow-brick fire pit with a flame sits in front of decorated thrones draped with garlands. A standing priest in a red dhoti with gold border and orange head cloth holds a lamp toward the fire, while a shirtless priest in a pink dhoti and orange head cloth offers a lamp beside him, and a seated priest in a maroon cloth with orange-clad assistant tends offering plates. Golden deity murti are adorned with flower garlands, with a plate of offerings in the foreground.

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A ceremonial wedding ritual in a hall with a dark curtain backdrop. Two golden thrones draped with floral garlands sit behind, flanking a central pedestal bearing deity murti decorated with white and red flower garlands. On the right, a priest in pink dhoti and orange turban lifts a lamp toward a second garlanded deity figure on a blue-draped stand. A shirtless priest in red dhoti stands holding a flaming lamp. A kneeling man in a maroon dhoti with joined palms sits before a yellow brick fire pit (homa) with flames. Three young men in orange robes and orange headwear sit on the left with joined palms, near a silver vessel, bowls and a basket of offerings. Scattered petals cover the floor. Printed on the image: 'a person ' and ''2015-04-30A photograph of a Hindu wedding ritual. In the centre, a priest in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged at a yellow-brick fire pit, tending a flame and pouring from a copper vessel while an assistant in orange kneels beside him. Behind them are two ornate gold-and-red thrones with gold deity figures draped in garlands, one in green and gold, and a seated deity murti in blue and green garlanded with white and red flowers. On the left, a figure in orange sits on a red and gold throne. On the far right, a man in white turban and red dhoti, wearing a white flower garland, sits with folded hands. Baskets, bowls and offerings lie on the floor.2015-04-30A photograph of a ritual ceremony in a hall with maroon drapes. In the foreground, a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti with rudraksha beads sits behind a fire pit built of yellow turmeric-coloured blocks, with a flame rising and a metal bowl in his hands. Beside him, two young attendants in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, one holding a small ceremonial item. On the right, a seated man in a white turban, white flower garland and red dhoti with gold armbands sits watching the fire. Behind them, a golden chair draped in flowers and a golden throne-like seat hold a decorated deity murti dressed in green and garlanded with white and orange flowers, and a second flower-garlanded seat stands at left. Brass vessels and offerings lie on the floor.2015-04-30A temple-style puja hall with a yellow brick fire pit burning in the foreground. A man in orange robes kneels with hands joined at left, beside a second seated figure in orange on a red-and-gold throne. At centre, a priest in a white dhoti and sash holds a lit lamp before deity murtis dressed in colourful garlands, with a bare-chested priest in brown and an attendant in white nearby. Floral garlands drape golden thrones, and a maroon curtain hangs behind.2015-01-09April 30 20152015-04-30A ritual homa at a stage-like hall with a sunken yellow brick fire pit burning in the foreground, flames rising near offerings of green leaves, fruit, and small brass bowls. A man in orange clothes kneels at the left with hands folded in prayer. Behind the fire, a man in a white dhoti and shawl stands facing away from the camera, with a lighter-robed attendant nearby. Three ornate thrones draped in red-and-orange flower garlands stand across the stage, with a deity murti adorned with jewellery and garlands seated on the right, and a decorated seat with gold ornaments and a bright garland at the centre. A dark maroon curtain and white ceiling lights frame the scene.2015-01-09April 30 20152015-04-30A ritual fire ceremony (homa) in progress on a stage draped with dark red curtains. In the foreground, a square yellow-stained brick fire pit burns with flames, with a brass vessel, oil lamp and offering plates nearby. Seated on the floor behind it, a man in an orange-brown dhoti with rudraksha beads and a bare upper body performs the ritual, while a younger attendant in orange sits to the left with hands folded. To the right, a man in a red dhoti with a white shawl and white floral garland sits holding beads. Behind them stand a golden-framed throne and a decorated deity murti dressed in green and orange garlanded with flowers, and a second ornate throne with garlands sits on the far right. Smoke rises through the scene.2015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30A photograph of a homa at a temple-style hall with a brick fire pit burning in the foreground. A man in orange robes sits cross-legged at left with hands folded in prayer. Behind, a priest in white dhoti and a cap stands before ornate gold thrones draped in marigold garlands and red cloth, where deity murti are seated. A second robed figure in saffron stands near the middle, and small offerings, fruit, flowers and kalasha vessels are arranged on the floor with rose petals scattered on a red rug. Gold-framed thrones and red velvet drapes complete the setting. Three to four physical people are visible.2015-01-09April 30 20152015-04-30February 02 20162016-02-02