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Indoor satsang hall with white walls and a floor covered in light mats. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a maroon quilted seat, holding a walking stick, with a microphone stand beside him. Around him, devotees in orange and white sit in rows, some with hands folded. In the foreground, a shaven-headed priest in orange robes with a gold-bead necklace sits before a yellow-powder square of ritual arrangement, with fruit, flower-garnished bowls, brass vessels, a lit oil lamp, and a copper pot nearby. Scattered coins and offerings lie on a mat. The page describes a Holi celebration and healing darshan, though the visible scene shows a seated address with a homa-style puja setup.

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A homa is being performed on a square fire pit built of yellow-painted bricks, with flames rising from the centre. A man in orange robes and a gold necklace sits cross-legged at the fire, holding offerings, while a younger man in white with a tilak on his forehead and an orange shawl assists beside him. On the left, a long-haired person in an orange robe with rudraksha beads sits on a maroon-cushioned seat with a walking staff, flanked by other seated people in orange and white. Brass cups and plates of fruit, flowers and offerings are arranged on the floor, with a microphone stand in the background.2008-03-22A photograph of a homa being performed indoors on a pale floor. A yellow brick fire pit holds a bright flame, with fruit bowls, flower offerings and small brass vessels arranged nearby. A priest in orange robes and a gold necklace kneels at right, feeding the fire with a long stick. Seated behind him in rows are devotees in orange and white clothing. Several other seated devotees, some in white, fill the background.2008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22A homa fire burns inside a square pit of yellow bricks in a plain whitewashed hall with a tiled floor. A man in orange robes and rudraksha beads sits on a red cushioned seat at left, holding a staff, with a person cue of long swept-back hair and orange clothing. A younger priest in orange with a gold necklace reaches toward the fire at right, beside brass vessels and offerings. Around them sit about a dozen seated devotees in white and orange clothes.2008-03-22A homa fire burns in a square pit of yellow-orange bricks on a white floor. A long-haired man in orange cloth with a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured necklace sits on a red cushioned seat to the left, appearing to be the presiding figure; the appearance is consistent with a person candidate, though it is not certain. A younger priest in orange with a gold necklace and tilak sits at right, placing offerings into the fire. Brass vessels and flowers sit on a white cloth at right. Several seated devotees in white and orange clothing sit behind the fire, with a standing figure in orange at back. A printed copyright line appears at lower right.2008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22A homa or fire ritual in an indoor hall: a yellow brick fire pit with a bright flame, scattered marigold petals on the brick base. A man in an orange robe with a golden necklace and a sandalwood tilak kneels at the right, pouring offerings with a ladle beside silver and brass puja vessels on a white cloth. On the left, a long-haired person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned seat, flanked by a plain white-clad attendant. Behind them, about a dozen seated people in orange, white and saffron clothing watch the ritual, one in a white dhoti and a few in orange shawls. Plain white walls and a tiled floor complete the scene.2008-03-22A homa fire burns in a square pit of yellow bricks on a floor covered with white cloth. On the left, a long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned seat with white draping, with fruit and flower offerings in front of him; he appears to be the a person, with long swept-back hair and rudraksha beads as cues. To the right, a shaved-headed priest in orange with a gold necklace pours an offering toward the flames, while another man in orange sits nearby with a tilak. Several seated devotees in orange and white watch from the background, and a bearded man in orange sits near the front. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and flower garlands sit on the right side of the pit.2008-03-22A homa fire burns inside a square pit built of yellow-painted bricks with marigold petals scattered on top. A seated priest in orange robes and a gold necklace pours offerings into the flames while a large bowl of fruit and brass ritual vessels sit nearby. Behind them, a long-haired man with a crown-like top and a dark mala sits on a maroon cushioned seat holding a staff, flanked by devotees in white and saffron. Several people in white and orange sit on the floor watching the ritual. The yellow painted bricks and fire pit indicate a homa; a fire-lit ritual in progress.2008-03-22Indoor photograph of a homa fire ritual in a plain room with white walls and a wall fan. A yellow brick-like fire pit holds a small flame and smoke, with marigold petals and offerings nearby, including bowls of fruit and brass vessels on a white cloth. A young woman in white with an orange shawl sits cross-legged on the left with palms joined. Two young men in orange robes and rudraksha-style beads sit on the right, hands folded in prayer near the fire. Behind them, a standing figure in orange with long hair and a beaded mala stands near a red-draped seat, and several seated people in white and orange sit along the wall. Mats cover the floor.2008-03-22Indoor ritual scene in a plain white-walled hall with mats on the floor. At centre, a square fire pit built from yellow-painted bricks holds a flame, surrounded by brass plates of fruit and offerings, silver ritual vessels and a row of small brass cups. At right, a young priest in orange robes and a gold chain raises both hands, while another priest in white sits beside him. At left, a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a maroon cushioned seat with a staff, with several devotees in orange and white seated behind. Hanging orange cloths and a printed banner appear at the top, with a microphone stand near the seat. The scene appears to be a homa or fire ritual.2008-03-22Indoor ritual scene with a seated figure in an orange robe and orange shawl with long dark hair, sitting on a maroon cushioned seat draped in white, holding a walking stick. Beside a microphone stand, a priest in an orange-and-saffron robe with gold necklace holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small vessel in the other, while a young assistant in white and orange sits nearby. Before them stand brass bowls of apples, bananas and oranges, a tray of turmeric-coloured bricks decorated with marigolds, brass pots and a metal plate of coins. Other seated devotees in orange and white watch from the background. Mats cover the floor.2008-03-22