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A homa fire ritual under a white tent canopy. A lit sacred fire burns in a brass vessel at the centre, with priests in white dhotis and saffron cloth tending it on a green mat. Around it, many devotees in white clothes with red-and-white shawls sit cross-legged on the ground, watching and facing the fire. To the left stands an ornate golden deity shrine with a decorated murti and colourful sculptures. In the background, a gilded peetha and a red-cushioned golden throne stand empty on a raised platform, with a standing figure in white nearby. Palm trees and a multistorey building are visible beyond the tent.

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Outdoor Rudra Homa fire ritual on green mats under a open-sided pavilion. A central fire pit blazes with offerings laid in wooden trays. Priests in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls chant around the fire. Behind stands a tiered deity shrine with colourful murti and a gold kalasha-style structure. Seated devotees in white saris and white kurtas with orange-red shawls watch from the foreground.2016-07-02July 02 20162016-07-02Outdoor Rudra Homa ritual under a large white tent on green lawn. Several priests in white dhotis and orange-saffron shawls stand around a central ritual platform with a fire and offerings. Behind them, an ornate golden shrine displays deity murtis with decorated arches. On the right, a figure in a red-cushioned throne wears a red garland and sits beside a golden throne. Dozens of devotees in white clothes with red sashes and women in orange saris sit on chairs and grass, watching the homa. Palm trees and a saffron banner appear beyond the tent.2016-07-02July 02 20162016-07-02July 04 20162016-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 04 20162016-07-04Photograph of a Rudra Homa fire ritual in a temple courtyard with a green mat floor. A large sacred fire burns in a square homa kund in the foreground, surrounded by stacked wooden offerings and flower garlands. Behind it stands an ornate golden and pink temple structure with deity murtis in niches. Seated participants in white clothes and red-orange shawls sit in rows facing the fire, many with hands folded. On the right, a bare-chested priest with a shawl and rudraksha-style beads sits at microphones, chanting, while another priest in a white dhoti stands nearby. A man in an orange shawl with a bead necklace sits at the right edge beside the chanting priests. Around 25 people are visible.2016-07-02A seated congregation in white clothes with red shawls fills the foreground, many with hands pressed together in prayer. In the centre, a fire pit built of stacked brick-like blocks has a flame burning in it, with flower garlands and offering plates arranged around it. Two priests stand bare-chested in white dhotis beside an ornate golden deity murti under a decorated canopy at right. Behind the seated devotees, many standing spectators watch the homa in a pillared hall with green mats underfoot.2016-07-02A large open-air ritual hall during a Rudra Homa, with a bright fire blazing in a central brick fire pit surrounded by offering trays, bowls and flowers. Several priests in white dhotis and orange-red shawls tend the fire, one bare-chested in a green-and-orange wrap, another holding a long ceremonial implement. Behind them stand colourful deity murtis in illuminated niches and gold-arched shrines. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes and orange-red shawls sit on green mats, watching the homa. Two musicians play instruments at the right edge.2016-07-02A night-time homa ceremony under a decorated tent with hanging orange, red and white tassels. A fire burns in a tiered brick fire pit in the centre, flanked by offering bowls and plates. Behind it stands an ornate shrine with a large deity murti decorated in red and pink flowers, and illuminated panels with figures. Two shirtless men sit on a green mat near the fire, one wearing a green head cloth. Further right, a man in a saffron and gold garment and several others in white sit on the ground, one speaking into a microphone. Around them rows of seated devotees in white clothes with red shawls face the fire, some with garlands. Roughly 40 to 50 people are visible.2016-07-04Outdoor Rudra homa under a canopy on green lawn. A fire pit burns at centre, with a group of white-robed priests standing behind it, some bare-chested with sacred threads. Seated in front, many participants in white clothes, red shawls and orange saris face the fire. At right, a figure on a gold-and-red throne wears red garlands and a red shawl, attended by a standing attendant in white. Gold decorated altar structures and a deity shrine stand at left, with a portable cooler nearby.2016-07-02October 19 20152015-10-19