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Night outdoor homa at an open-air shrine. A priest in orange robes and an orange headwrap kneels at a golden fire pit, feeding offerings from a plate into a bright flame. Behind him stand marigold garlands on a deity murti and a golden cobra hood canopy. On the right, a seated man in a red-upholstered gold throne with orange robes presses his palms together in prayer, while a second orange-robed devotee beside him also joins his palms. Brass lamps, a plate of grains and flower petals lie on the ground, and a standing fan stands nearby.

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October 06 20132013-10-06October 06 20132013-10-06October 06 20132013-10-06December 10 20072007-12-10Night ritual photograph at a temple-style shrine with a gilded arch framing a Ganesha deity murti draped in red and yellow marigold garlands. A fire burns in a homa pit at the centre, with brass oil lamps beside it. A young man in orange robes with a saffron turban holds a ceremonial vessel towards the murti, while a woman in deep red-brown robes with long loose hair holds a brass plate near the fire. Four seated devotees in orange and maroon clothing sit in front with hands folded or pressed in prayer, and a decorated flower-garlanded figure appears at the left edge. Offerings, flowers and ritual items are spread on the ground.2013-11-04Night-time homa ceremony outdoors under a covered pavilion. A priest in orange-brown robe and orange turban sits cross-legged at a fire pit, pouring offerings into a blazing flame. Behind him stands a golden multi-hooded cobra canopy over a deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flowers, with flower-decorated altars beside it. At right, a person in an ornate gold-and-red throne with a white bandage on one hand wears a long orange-brown robe; their presence on the throne is seated and calm. Another orange-robed attendant stands behind, and a person works at a laptop. A standing fan and potted plants surround the scene, with a few seated devotees visible at the bottom edge.2013-10-06Night outdoor fire ritual at a temple-like platform. A fire pit blazes in front of a decorated deity murti with a large golden hooded serpent canopy (naga) overhead and yellow and orange marigold garlands. Left, a priest in saffron-orange dhoti and orange head wrap bows toward the flames with hands extended. Right, a man in maroon robes with bare head holds a silver plate and pours or offers over the fire. Behind them, several people in white and maroon clothing stand with hands folded in prayer, and smoke drifts through the scene. Brass pots and vessels sit at the base of the fire.2013-10-08A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap performs a fire ritual on a tiered white platform decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. A burning wood fire with flames rises at the centre, with brass oil lamps and a bowl of offerings nearby. He gestures with his hands toward a microphone in front of him. Behind the platform, a deity murti stands draped in a green cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. Bottles of water sit on the platform, and the scene is lit at night with smoke drifting in the background. The ritual appears to be a homa or yagna.2007-09-30A night-time homa at an outdoor temple setting: a large fire burns in a stone fire pit with smoke rising. Behind it stands a deity murti with a golden cobra hood canopy, draped in garlands of orange and yellow marigolds. On the left, a man in an orange turban and orange dhoti stands barefoot beside the pit. On the right, a person in a maroon-brown robe holds a large brass vessel, and a red and gold chair stands nearby. Brass pots, bowls of fruit and flowers sit on the ground in front of the fire pit.2013-10-06A night ritual photograph in an open pavilion. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, rudraksha mala and gold pendant sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with hands pressed together in prayer. In the foreground, a fire pit (homa kunda) with a flame is decorated with white and pink flower petals. A man in white dhoti with blue border leans over to pour from a vessel near the fire. On the right, a bearded man in yellow turban and yellow shawl with rudraksha malas holds a flame lamp and ritual items. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand behind, and fans and flower-filled baskets surround the scene. Visible people number about ten.2017-08-02Night photograph of an outdoor ritual at a temple-like setting. A seated man in an orange-gold dhoti and a beaded necklace with gold ornaments presses his palms together in prayer on a red-upholstered gilded throne. Beside him, a younger man with bare chest and a turban performs aarti, holding a flaming oil lamp over a silver plate. Behind them stands a priest in orange with a shaved head and rudraksha beads. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers drape a decorated palanquin in the foreground. A seated group of devotees in orange and white watches with hands folded on a striped mat.2013-07-09 +1 copiesOctober 06 20132013-10-06