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Evening homa at an ashram: a fire burns in a raised stone fire pit in the foreground, with a seated figure on a raised seat behind it wearing an orange turban, orange and gold garments and a large gold necklace over a beaded mala. Around the fire sit a crowd of devotees in saffron and orange robes, many shaven-headed men in orange cloth and malas, and women in orange saris with rudraksha beads and dark hair in buns, some with hands folded. A white wall fan stands at right and a dark night setting surrounds the gathering.

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Night ritual gathering in an open courtyard with a central fire pit burning brightly. A figure seated on a raised throne-like seat at the back wears an orange-brown turban, a large gold necklace with beads and rudraksha, and orange-brown robes, with hands raised and a microphone at his mouth. Around the fire, shaven-headed men in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas sit in front of a row of women in orange-yellow and brown saris and blouses, many with hair in braids or buns, hands pressed in prayer. A white-clothed man sits in the background, and a fan and brass vessels are visible at the edges.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22March 10 20132013-03-10A night outdoor homa at a temple-like setting: a square stone fire pit with a large flame burns in the centre, and a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red-orange turban sits at the right, adorned with rudraksha-style beads, a gold necklace and bangles, while the seated congregation in orange and saffron robes, many with shaved heads, presses palms together in prayer. Behind them a crowd stands under string lights and festoons, a pink-and-gold deity murti is decorated at the top right, and brass vessels and oil lamps sit on a leopard-print cloth near the fire. a person cues: turban, ornate gold necklace and bangles, and central seated position, with a saffron shawl; he appears to be the officiating presence at the homa.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.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A 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.2013-07-22A night homa at an outdoor ritual site: a large fire burns in a stone fire pit as a group of saffron-robed priests sit around it. A man at the right, wearing an orange turban, a yellow-orange garment and a long garland of yellow flowers, holds a small brass vessel near the flames. Behind him stand other saffron-clad priests with bare shaven heads and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, rows of women with long braided hair sit on the ground in brown and gold-bordered saris, many with hands raised in worship. Gold-edged pillars and a decorated backdrop frame the scene, with more seated devotees in white behind. The visible crowd includes many seated devotees and is shown in a single photograph.2013-07-22A night homa at an open-air ritual ground. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban, a long gold-and-orange garland and gold ornaments sits on a silver-covered throne behind a fire pit with a bright flame, holding a brass plate of offerings. Shaven-headed monks in orange and saffron stand and sit near the fire, one pouring or offering from a plate, while women in orange and brown saris sit with palms pressed together. A large crowd of seated devotees in white and orange fills the foreground and background under string lights and floral garlands. The central figure's identity is uncertain from appearance; the page names him, but his face is not clearly visible enough to confirm.2013-07-22March 10 20132013-03-10