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A ceremonial homa is performed on a white stage before ornate golden thrones draped with marigold and rose garlands. A yellow brick fire pit holds a burning flame, with a small metal vessel and offerings in the foreground. A seated priest in orange-brown robes pours or tends the fire at the left, while a man in white dhoti and shawl with a red garland stands beside the central throne. Behind them, a deity murti adorned with garlands sits on a red-and-gold seat, and another decorated figure sits enthroned on the right. Several robed attendants in orange and white are present, with a dark maroon curtain behind the stage.

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A photo of a homa fire ritual on a white stage in front of ornate gold thrones draped with multicolour flower garlands. A small fire burns in a yellow brick fire pit at centre-left, with a fire pit or kund and brass offering bowls nearby. A man in a red-brown cloth kneels or bows at the far left beside a gold-trimmed throne, and a standing priest in white dhoti with a red-and-white garland stands at centre-right near a yellow brick. Several deity murtis and figures are adorned with garlands, including a gold-ornamented murti on the right. Red and orange flower petals and a brass plate of offerings sit on the stage floor.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09A photograph of a ritual stage with a yellow brick fire pit (homa) burning with a bright flame at the centre-left. Several deity murti are seated on decorated thrones, draped in flower garlands of red, orange, yellow and purple, and framed by gold arches. On the far left a seated figure in a red-brown robe rests beside a golden lion-form throne. Standing near the fire, a man in a white dhoti and red garland holds a ritual item, while a man in an orange-brown robe with a shaved head performs an aarti-style offering at a decorated altar on the right. Brass vessels and red flower petals lie on the white floor.2015-01-09A photograph of a ritual on a white stage with a fire pit of yellow bricks in the foreground, flames rising from it. A bare-chested priest in an orange-saffron cloth stands centre, holding a lit lamp aloft with both hands. To the right, a man in a white dhoti and red-and-white flower garland stands beside a seated figure in red garments. On the left, a seated man in red and gold clothing sits on an ornate golden throne with lion motifs, garlanded in red and orange flowers. Behind them are three decorated golden shrines or thrones draped with red and orange marigold garlands, holding deity murtis, with maroon curtains and stage lights above. Small brass vessels and petals lie on the floor, and a man in orange kneels with folded hands at the far left edge.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09A ceremonial stage scene with a small brick fire pit burning in front, its flames rising beside scattered petals, brass vessels and a plate of betel leaves. On the left, a woman in an orange sari kneels with palms joined near a gold-and-floral-garlanded throne. Centre stage, a man in orange-red robes stands with hands folded before a golden seat with a decorated figure, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and gold border stands with his back to the camera. On the right, two deity murti figures sit on a golden throne wreathed in orange, yellow and white garlands, with a large kalasha-style brass lamp nearby. Ritual homa or puja setting on a white floor.2015-01-09A photograph of a homa at a temple-style hall with a brick fire pit burning in the foreground. A man in orange robes sits cross-legged at left with hands folded in prayer. Behind, a priest in white dhoti and a cap stands before ornate gold thrones draped in marigold garlands and red cloth, where deity murti are seated. A second robed figure in saffron stands near the middle, and small offerings, fruit, flowers and kalasha vessels are arranged on the floor with rose petals scattered on a red rug. Gold-framed thrones and red velvet drapes complete the setting. Three to four physical people are visible.2015-01-09A temple-style puja inside a hall with a white tiled floor and dark maroon drapes. At center, a standing figure in red and white robes with a shaved head and tilak holds a bell and offers worship before a flaming fire pit of yellow-painted bricks, with a kalasha and offerings nearby. Behind, decorated deity murtis sit under floral garlands of marigolds and roses on gold-trimmed thrones. On the left, a seated figure in red with a shaved head sits with hands folded, and a kneeling priest in saffron clothes presses his palms together near the fire. A figure in white dhoti with a shawl stands at right, facing the deities. Fruit, flowers and brass vessels are scattered on the floor.2015-01-09A temple-style ritual hall with a fire pit of yellow bricks burning at the centre-front, surrounded by offering plates of fruit, flowers and brass vessels. A woman in orange robes kneels at the left edge, hands folded near the fire. Behind, a seated man in white and an orange-robed priest stand before golden thrones draped with marigold garlands. Three deity murtis adorned with garlands and silk sit on the thrones, with a kalasha and brass lamp in front. A figure in dark red robes stands near the centre. Golden thrones and a maroon velvet backdrop complete the setting.2015-01-09A ritual homa at a stage-like hall with a sunken yellow brick fire pit burning in the foreground, flames rising near offerings of green leaves, fruit, and small brass bowls. A man in orange clothes kneels at the left with hands folded in prayer. Behind the fire, a man in a white dhoti and shawl stands facing away from the camera, with a lighter-robed attendant nearby. Three ornate thrones draped in red-and-orange flower garlands stand across the stage, with a deity murti adorned with jewellery and garlands seated on the right, and a decorated seat with gold ornaments and a bright garland at the centre. A dark maroon curtain and white ceiling lights frame the scene.2015-01-09A stage ritual in a hall with a maroon curtain and bright ceiling lights. A yellow brick fire pit holds a burning fire in front of three gold thrones. On the left, a seated figure in dark red robes and a seated figure in orange sit with hands folded near the fire. In the centre, a priest in a white dhoti and a bare-chested man in orange-brown cloth stand before the fire, while another seated person in red sits beside them. On the right, a large throne holds two deity murtis draped in garlands of marigolds and red-and-white flowers, with a deity murti in a garland on the centre throne. Flower petals, brass vessels, plates of offerings and a fan are scattered across the floor.2015-01-09A ceremonial homa in a hall with a fire pit of yellow bricks in the foreground, where a small flame burns in a central fire. A kneeling man in orange clothes sits at left with hands folded. Behind the fire, a man in a red-and-brown robe sits on a gold throne-like seat, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a white head covering stands with his back to the camera. A seated figure in a red-and-orange garment is at centre. Two richly decorated deity murti sit at right on a gold-trimmed dais draped with brown fabric and garlanded with marigolds and red flowers, and another seated deity murti is on the left dais with orange-and-red garlands. Rose petals are scattered on the floor and brass vessels and plates sit near the fire.2015-01-09