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A night-time homa ritual under a corrugated metal roof with strung fairy lights. A bare-chested priest in a maroon dhoti stands at a golden fire altar, pouring from a brass vessel as smoke rises from the flames. Behind him is an ornate deity murti. Five or six men in white dhotis and shawls stand around the altar, some holding brass vessels and a kalasha. At the right, a seated man in a gold ornate throne under a colourful canopy wears a maroon garment, a garland and a rudraksha mala. He looks on as the homa proceeds. Colourful striped mats cover the floor and a microphone stands at the left.

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Night-time homa in an open-sided shed with a corrugated metal roof and exposed red steel beams. A bare-chested priest in a red-and-maroon dhoti stands at a golden fire altar, a fire burning in the central pit with yellow powder on the platform. Several men in white dhotis and shawls stand or kneel around the altar, one holding a brass vessel. A deity murti decorated with colourful fabric sits behind the fire. On the right, a seated figure in a red-and-orange robe with a garland and a golden throne is under a multicoloured canopy, with ornate gold chairs. The floor is covered with striped colourful mats, and a microphone stand stands at the left edge.2017-04-28April 28 20172017-04-28April 28 20172017-04-28Night outdoor homa under a corrugated roof strung with small multicoloured lights. A man in a white dhoti and shawl stands at left holding a microphone, while another man in a red dhoti with a green-and-gold border bends over a fire pit, pouring offerings into flames. Behind him, a tiered floral and fruit altar sits beside white-clad assistants. At right, a seated figure in saffron-red robes with a white garland and a red cushioned seat sits on an ornate golden throne under a decorated canopy, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible; the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role. Several people in white dhotis stand or crouch around the setup, with a plastic chair and bottles near the mat. Multicoloured striped mats cover the floor, scattered with flower petals. A digital clock on the wall reads 10:22.2017-04-28April 28 20172017-04-28April 28 20172017-04-28Night outdoor homa under a corrugated metal-roof pavilion with red steel posts and string lights. A bare-chested priest in a red dhoti kneels at a fire pit on striped multicolour mats, feeding it while a microphone stands nearby. To the right, a seated figure in a red-cushioned golden throne with a canopy and a garland, possibly a person, wearing a saffron-and-red robe and rudraksha mala, watches the rite. A decorated wheeled chariot-style altar with a deity murti and kalasha stands at left. About four white-clad devotees in dhotis stand at left and right, one holding a bowl of offerings. A digital clock reads 10:22 PM.2017-04-28Night-time homa ceremony under a open-sided pandal strung with small coloured lights. A fire burns in a golden fire pit in front of a tiered decorated structure with flower garlands and painted figures. Several priests in white dhotis stand around the fire; one bare-chested priest in a red-and-gold cloth tends the flames while another holds a bundle of leaves aloft. Trays of food offerings and brass vessels sit on striped mats in front. A man seated on a gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a red garment and a white flower garland, presides over the ritual. Seated devotees in white clothes and orange robes watch from the foreground, and a digital clock on the stage reads 10:09 PM.2017-04-28May 02 20172017-05-02Night homa ceremony in an open-air ritual courtyard lit by strings of small lights. A large fire burns on a low altar before a tiered, colourfully decorated kalasha-like structure. Several priests in white dhotis stand and perform offerings; one bare-chested priest in a red-and-pink cloth extends an arm toward the fire with a ladle. Plates of food and offerings are laid out on a striped mat in front. On the right, an ornate gold throne with a canopy is occupied by a seated man wearing a white flower garland and orange-red clothing; a woman in a white sari stands nearby. Devotees in white and orange sit in the foreground, including one veiled in white.2017-04-28April 28 20172017-04-28Night outdoor homa on a raised stage under a canopy with string lights. A fire burns in a golden fire pit in front of an ornate tiered shrine decorated with flowers and small figures. Several men in white dhotis and shawls stand at the left, one holding a microphone, while a man in a maroon cloth stands near the fire. In the foreground, trays of fruit and offerings sit on a striped cloth, and a seated figure in orange cloth with a white flower garland sits on a gold and red throne at the right. Devotees in white clothing sit at the bottom edge.2017-04-28