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Outdoor homa at an ashram courtyard under bright haze. A priest in white dhoti and shawl with yellow borders and a beaded necklace stands at a square fire pit, holding an offering vessel while smoke rises. A pink-draped altar at right holds white and pink flower garlands, brass lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel with flower petals scattered nearby. Palm trees and orange-roofed buildings frame the scene. Another person in white sits at the right edge near the altar. a person is not clearly identifiable from appearance here.

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A man in a white dhoti and shawl with gold-bordered edges stands on a white stone platform outdoors, holding a brass plate with a flame or offering while performing a ritual. Palm trees, orange-walled buildings and orange bunting surround the courtyard, and marigold petals are scattered on the platform. A red-draped table with flowers and brass vessels sits in the foreground, and a second man in white sits at the right edge.2010-12-26Outdoor ritual scene in a sandy courtyard under palm trees. A man in a white dhoti with gold-bordered shawl and a gold necklace stands at a square fire pit (homa kunda) with a stone-lined opening, holding ritual items above it. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like blue pot with red flowers, fruit, flowers and a metal bowl sit on the white-draped platform. Behind him are orange-painted buildings, a red circular frame with hanging red ritual strands, a row of small stone statues and hanging orange and purple lanterns.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of an outdoor homa or yagna at an ashram courtyard. A single priest in a white dhoti with gold-bordered shawl and rudraksha-style beads stands before a square fire pit, holding his hands together in prayer. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot wrapped in red garlands, a plate of fruit and marigold petals sit on the altar. Behind him a red-metal ring frame and coconut palms stand beside orange-walled buildings.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26Outdoor ritual scene under palm trees at an ashram. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border and a white shawl draped over the shoulders, wearing a gold necklace, stands at a white-tiled square homa fire pit, bending forward to pour an offering from a small brass dish into the pit. Marigold petals are scattered on the tiles and rim of the pit, and smoke rises from it. Behind him are orange-roofed buildings, an orange flag strung overhead and a hanging orange cloth. At right, a red-draped altar holds white flower garlands, brass lamps and vessels, and a seated devotee in white sits nearby. Other figures stand in the background.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of an outdoor ritual on sand before a draped backdrop of red and cream fabric. A man with short dark hair in a white kurta and white dhoti with a red border, and a yellow shawl draped over one shoulder, holds a brass tray with a lit flame and red and green offerings, presumably an aarti. In the foreground, the backs of two people in white are seen, with a brass kalasha and bowls of coconuts and leaves on a table to the right. The scene suggests an outdoor puja, with the priest performing the aarti.2010-07-24December 17 20112011-12-17Outdoor ritual scene in an ashram courtyard with sandy ground, coconut palms and orange-walled buildings behind. A man in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl over his shoulder, a rudraksha-style bead necklace visible, stands beside a square fire pit filled with offerings, lit oil lamps, brass vessels, a pineapple, marigold petals and a blue pot wrapped in red flower garlands. He holds an object up at chest height near a tall red ritual frame with a red ring. Behind him are stacked red poles and a row of small stone figures.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26Outdoor ritual at a white-tiled square fire pit or homa kund on a sandy ground under palm trees. A shaved-headed priest in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl leans over the pit, holding a ritual item, with a brass oil lamp, kalasha pot with red flowers, bowls and a brass lamp stand on the white cloth in front. Behind, a red-painted building, a small cart and a red frame are visible. A man in a red garment is partly visible at the left edge. The scene suggests a homa or puja.2010-12-26