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Night fire ritual. A large fire burns in a stone fire pit at centre with brass vessels and offerings around it. A man in an orange and gold robe with a long flower garland and a saffron head wrap sits at the right of the fire, beside a silver-framed deity image on a stand. Around the fire, many people in orange, saffron and white clothing raise their hands toward the flames, with rudraksha beads and gold bangles visible. Spectators in white clothes stand and sit behind, and a few people with shaved heads are among the devotees.

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Night homa at a fire pit with a bright central flame in a stone rectangular fire altar. Saffron-robed sannyasis sit cross-legged around the fire, several with shaved heads, orange shawls and beaded malas. A man in an orange turban and gold necklace stands at upper right, pouring offerings near the fire. Devotees in orange and maroon clothing crowd the foreground and sides, many raising hands toward the flames and holding offering items. Brass vessels and bowls sit on the altar. Background shows a large audience in white.2013-07-22A night-time homa at an open ashram courtyard. A fire burns in a square stone fire pit at centre, surrounded by seated devotees in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas, many with shaved heads. At the back, a figure in a red head covering and ornate gold necklace, wearing a saffron-and-gold cloth, sits behind the fire pit, with a silver-framed altar and a standing man in white at the right edge. Women in orange and red saris with gold borders sit in rows on either side. Brass vessels and offerings rest near the fire. Behind, a seated audience in white clothes watches. The scene reads as a fire ritual during a satsang gathering.2013-07-22Night fire ritual. A bright flame rises from burning wood while a central figure in saffron-orange robes, a red turban and several long gold-and-bead garlands sits behind the fire pit and reaches toward it with a ladle-like object. Around the fire, rows of ascetics and devotees in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, some with shaved heads; several women in orange and gold saris sit at the front right. A standing attendant in white with gold trim and a mala holds a ceremonial fan at upper right. Silver ritual items and a decorated backdrop appear behind. Roughly thirty to forty people are visible.2013-07-22Night photograph of a homa (fire ritual) in progress at an outdoor ashram setting. A large fire burns in a square stone fire pit in the centre, with sticks and offerings beside it. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a long layered garland and gold ornaments, stands at the right holding a ritual vessel and pointing toward the flames. Around the fire, shaved-headed priests and devotees in saffron and orange robes sit on the ground, some with rudraksha malas. Behind them a large crowd of seated people in white clothing fills the courtyard, with a silver-framed altar panel and a deity murti with flower garlands on a pedestal at the left. Hanging green and floral decorations frame the scene.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22Night ritual photograph at an open-air fire pit where a homa is burning in a square stone fire pit with bright flames. A man seated on a raised cushioned seat behind the fire wears an orange-saffron turban, a heavy layered garland of flowers and a large gold necklace, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold-coloured dhoti border; his appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, though the image alone leaves identity uncertain. Around him, many people in saffron, orange and mustard robes sit or kneel with hands raised in namaste or clapping, some with rudraksha malas. Brass plates, bowls, a small oil lamp and a cup of red offerings sit on the stone platform near the fire. Behind them is a decorated ceremonial backdrop with greenery, and a standing fan is visible at right.2013-07-22March 10 20132013-03-10March 18 20132013-03-18July 22 20132013-07-22March 10 20132013-03-10A night ritual at an outdoor homa pit: a square white-edged fire pit with flames and burning logs sits in the foreground. A man seated on an ornate silver throne wears an orange-saffron turban, a long gold-and-yellow ceremonial necklace with flower garlands, and an orange garment, and gestures with his hands. Around him, seated devotees in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas sit with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, and a few women in orange saris and yellow borders join in. Brass vessels, a kalasha pot and offering plates are arranged near the fire, and a standing fan and onlookers appear in the background.2013-07-22Night-time homa at an open-air fire pit at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, with a large blaze rising from a square brick fire altar. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban, layered gold and beaded garlands sits behind the fire and holds a sheet while officiating. Around him, shaved-headed sannyasis in orange and devotees in orange and maroon saris with rudraksha malas sit closely in a ring, some holding papers and offering items. Brass vessels and a ritual setup sit near the altar, and a figure in white stands at the right beside a decorated drum. Several white-clad attendees sit in the background under dim light.2013-07-22