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A homa or yagna at a fire pit built of stacked bricks on a red-carpeted hall, with flames rising from the centre. A bare-chested priest in a saffron-coloured turban and a white dhoti kneels at the fire, pouring from a vessel while two other men in white dhotis and garlands stand nearby, one holding a ceremonial vessel. Marigold and yellow flower garlands, coconuts, bananas, brass vessels and a tall kalasha-style pot surround the fire pit, with a heart-shaped floral decoration and decorated umbrellas hanging overhead. Several seated devotees in saffron and orange clothing watch from the background.

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April 14 20182018-04-14A photograph of a homa or yagna at a temple hall, with a sacred fire burning in a brick fire pit on a red floor. Priests in white dhotis with gold borders stand around the fire; the central priest wears a red and gold turban and pours an offering from a brass vessel, and another wears a red shawl. Garlands of marigolds and flowers decorate the altar, and brass kalasha pots and oil lamps sit nearby. A golden ornate parasol stands in the background beside a heart-shaped floral arch. Seated at left, a man with long dark hair, a flower garland and a saffron cloth is in the ritual setting, with a person candidate identified by long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style adornments.2018-04-14A photograph of a homa fire ceremony inside a hall with a red carpet and marigold garlands strung overhead. In the centre, a priest in a white dhoti with a yellow border and a red-and-gold headcloth pours liquid from a brass vessel beside a fire pit lit with burning logs. Another priest in white stands to the right holding offerings near the flames. Rows of fruit, flowers, coconuts and brass pots sit on a tiered platform in front. Behind, a few seated men and women in saffron, purple and white garments watch; a gilded umbrella, an ornate golden heart-shaped decorative frame and red canopies complete the setting.2018-04-14Fire ritual inside a decorated hall with marigold and orange garland strings hanging overhead. A brick fire pit with a burning log sits on a red floor, surrounded by flower-decorated offering trays, coconuts, brass pots and kalasha vessels. Four men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the homa; one bare-chested man in the center holds a white cloth-wrapped vessel above the flames, while another offers a brass dish. Several people in orange and saffron robes sit to the right amid garlands. At left, a seated figure in a white garment with a heavy garland and dark hair decorates an altar. Deity murti is not clearly visible.2018-04-14A photograph of a fire ritual inside a hall with red floor and marigold garlands. At the centre, a brick-lined fire pit with a burning flame sits on a golden-brick platform decorated with flower garlands. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold borders stands at the fire holding a white offering bundle with pink flowers, wearing a maroon turban and red shawl. Beside him, another bare-chested man in white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth holds a flower-decorated tray. A large ornate purple-and-gold ceremonial umbrella stands behind the fire, and banana stalks, brass vessels and a woven basket are arranged around the platform. Several other men in ritual dress stand nearby.2018-04-14A homa fire is burning in a sunken fire pit on a red floor inside a decorated temple hall, with a flower-tiered offering platform and coconuts and fruits to the right. Several priests in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies stand at the fire; the central priest in a maroon turban pours from a brass vessel with a flower garland, while others hold offerings. Umbrellas with ornate canopies and marigold garlands decorate the hall, and a few onlookers in orange and white sit at the edges. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person, so this is a ritual scene with priests and devotees.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A ritual homa at a temple hall decorated with marigold garlands and hanging umbrellas. In the foreground a fire burns in a brick-lined fire pit beside offering vessels and coconuts. Several men in white dhotis with bare upper bodies and gold-coloured necklaces perform the rites, one bending low over the fire. Behind them, a crowd of people in orange and saffron clothing stands among pillars, and a colourful floral-decorated palanquin or ratha stands to the right. A large ornate umbrella and floral arrangements complete the setting. The scene is the Sadashiva Mandapam inauguration at the Sri Nithyanandeshwara Devasthanam, Bengaluru.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesRitual fire ceremony inside a hall with white walls and a pink-red floor. In the centre, priests in white dhotis with gold borders stand around a square fire pit with burning wood and flames, with orange and yellow marigold garlands on the stone platform. The lead priest in the centre wears a maroon turban and holds a ceremonial vessel with a white cloth. Other men beside him wear gold-bordered white dhotis and beaded necklaces, one bare-chested. Behind them is a purple ornate umbrella, a green banana stalk and trident-shaped staffs. At left, a man with long dark hair and a garland sits on a red mat beside brass vessels and oil lamps, and several women in saris and devotees stand behind a rail at right.2018-04-14Photograph of a homa at a temple hall decorated with marigold garlands and hanging purple and red canopies. A fire burns in a brick fire pit on a red-cloth-covered floor, surrounded by offerings of flowers, fruit and brass vessels. Three priests in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the fire; the central one holds a brass vessel and pours liquid, another holds a garland, and the third stands with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a row of attendants, some in orange turbans, watch, and a decorated palanquin or ratha frame with floral garlands stands on the right. A large ornate umbrella stands at left. The priests wear white dhotis with gold borders.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14