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A seated priest in a dark rust-red robe and matching turban performs a homa at a small black fire pit, feeding offerings into flames with his right hand. He wears rudraksha bracelets on both arms and a long white and pink flower garland. Behind him stand dark stone deity murtis draped with yellow and red marigold garlands, and a large linga adorned with a garland and tripundra marks. Silver kalasha vessels and a silver elephant figure surround the fire, and an oil lamp burns at the left. The floor is covered with colourful woven mats. a person is described by the robe, turban, rudraksha and garland cues, though appearance is only suggestive.

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A man seated cross-legged in a red-brown dhoti-style garment with a striped shawl, wearing a tall dark turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a dark beard, and multiple rudraksha bracelets and mala beads. He wears a thick pink-and-white flower garland and a gold chain, and rests his hands near a silver ritual vessel with a small bell, as a pot of water drips over a black linga-shaped stone. Silver kalasha pots and a silver bull figure surround him, with black stone deity murti heads adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands on either side and purple flowers across a white stone backdrop. A microphone stand is visible at the top right, indicating a ceremonial abhishekam or puja setting.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31A seated priest in a dark turban and red-brown dhoti with a tiger-striped waistband performs a fire ritual at a homa altar. He wears a long pink flower garland, rudraksha bands on the arms, a gold necklace, and a red tilak. Silver pots and a silver ceremonial implement stand before a small flame, flanked by silver elephant figures and dark stone deity murti draped in yellow and purple garlands. A microphone stands at right, and white cloth hangs behind. The man wears distinctive ornate turban, rudraksha and gold cues, so he is a probable Swamiji seated in person.2018-01-31March 03 20182018-03-03January 31 20182018-01-31A seated priest in a dark red wrap and matching dhoti performs a homa at a black fire pit, with a bright flame rising from it. He wears a black turban with a red and orange top knot, a white vibhuti tilak on his forehead, a pink flower garland, and rudraksha bands on his arms. Silver kalasha vessels and silver elephant-shaped stands flank the fire, with brass oil lamps at the left edge. Black stone deity murtis adorned with yellow and orange garlands stand on either side, and a microphone is visible at upper right. Purple flower garlands drape the altar wall behind.2018-01-31March 03 20182018-03-03January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31 +1 copies