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A homa fire pit sits on an orange mat under a corrugated roof in an ashram hall with orange walls. Seated on the mat are two couples in garlands: a woman in a maroon sari with gold border, a man in a grey shirt, a woman in a red and green sari, and a shaven-headed man in white. Behind them a figure in a yellow sari stands, and a priest in white dhoti walks near two empty thrones, one red and one gold. Brass vessels of offerings and fruit lie on a table at right beside decorated deity murtis with garlands. A background banner and a few other white-clad devotees are visible.

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A homa is performed in an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-washed walls. A square fire pit lined with yellow-gold blocks holds a small flame. In the foreground a man in a grey shirt and grey trousers sits cross-legged on an orange cloth with palms joined, garlanded with white flowers, beside a woman in a maroon sari and yellow blouse, also with joined hands and a garland. Behind the fire, a figure in white dhoti and shawl with yellow borders stands with hands folded, facing the fire, while a priest in white with a shaved head kneels at the side. Trays of rice, sweets and fruit sit on a white-draped altar to the right, and a red-cushioned gold throne stands along the back wall. Several seated devotees in white are visible on mats along the left, with a woman in an orange sari walking near the doorway.2010-12-26A homa ritual in an orange-walled hall. A fire burns in a square pit built from stacked yellow blocks, and a priest in white dhoti with gold-bordered shawl and a gold necklace tends it with a ladle. Behind the pit, a seated woman in a green-and-red sari with a white garland and a man in grey kurta with a white garland sit cross-legged on a mat, pressing their palms together. On the left, a woman in a maroon sari with a yellow blouse and white garland sits on a blue-and-purple mat. Metal plates of rice, yellow sweets and laddu sit in front. Behind them, seated devotees in white sit near a red throne with gold trim, and a gold chair stands at the right. A banner with photographs hangs on the back wall.2010-12-26December 23 20102010-12-23Indoor temple hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof during a homa fire ritual. A fire pit lined with yellow-brown bricks burns at centre, surrounded by brass plates of food and flower-decorated brass vessels. A bare-chested priest in orange cloth with a sacred thread stands at the fire, and another priest in white dhoti holds a plate. A seated couple in front, a woman in maroon sari with garland and a man in grey trousers, sit with palms joined. Behind them, a golden ornate throne stands beside an orange seated figure, with devotees in white and yellow sitting on the floor. Decorated deity murtis with garlands stand on the right under a pink-and-blue draped table. A printed banner with photographs hangs on the back wall.2010-12-23Wide view of a covered hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof, set up for a homa. A brick fire pit with a small flame sits on an orange cloth at center. A woman in a maroon sari with yellow blouse kneels and bows forehead to the ground in front of it, and a man in a grey shirt bends forward beside her. A girl in a red and green dress stands near the pit. On the right, a priest in white and saffron stands with hands folded, and a woman in a white sari stands nearby. Brass pots, bowls of rice and grains, flower petals, and garlands decorate the floor by a table of offerings. Behind, on a raised area, an ornate gold-and-red throne and a gold chair sit empty. Several seated devotees in saris and white clothes line the left side of the hall.2010-12-26A homa is performed under a corrugated roof in an orange-walled hall. A priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a bare upper body stands at right, holding a green leaf or ladle over a square fire pit built of yellow-gold bricks with a burning flame. Two seated devotees in the foreground, a woman in a maroon sari and a man in grey clothes, sit with palms pressed together, flower garlands around their necks. Other seated devotees sit in the background. Brass bowls of rice, dal, sweets and fruit sit on orange cloth, and brass kalashas with mango leaves stand at right near a deity murti decorated with garlands. An empty gold-and-red throne stands behind the fire pit.2010-12-26A ceremonial homa in an open-sided orange-walled hall under a corrugated roof. A square brick fire pit with a small flame sits on an orange cloth, surrounded by brass pots, banana-leaf plates of rice and yellow offerings, and brass kalasha-style vessels. Two people kneel and prostrate on mats in front of the fire: one in a grey top and one in a maroon garment. Behind them an empty red-and-gold throne and a gold throne stand against the wall. Several people in white dhotis and saris stand with folded hands, one wearing a white garment with a shaved head, and others in teal and green saris watch. On the right, garlanded deity murtis and flower garlands are arranged. A framed photo panel hangs on the orange wall.2010-12-26December 23 20102010-12-23July 09 20092009-07-09A homa is performed in an open-sided orange-walled hall with a small brick fire pit burning at its centre. A woman in a maroon sari with a gold border kneels on an orange cloth, hands raised toward the fire, with a white marigold garland around her neck. Beside her a man in grey robes and a white flower garland kneels with his palms together. Behind them a person in red kneels over brass and copper kalashas topped with mango leaves and yellow flowers, set on a white-covered table. Trays of rice and grains sit before the fire. In the background, seated devotees in white and pink saris and robes watch, and two empty ornate chairs, one gold and red, stand near the wall. Standing attendants in white and saffron clothing are also visible.2010-12-26A homa fire ritual on an orange-floored hall with a corrugated roof. A fire pit built from stacked yellow-brown bricks burns in the centre. A priest in white dhoti and shawl tends the fire, while a shaved-headed man in white robes with a garland sits to the right beside a golden throne-style chair. Seated on the floor in front are a woman in a maroon sari and a man in grey clothes with a white garland, pouring offerings near the flames, and a woman in a red sari with a garland sits beside a man in white. Steel bowls of rice, yellow food and round sweets are arranged in front, with marigold petals scattered on the floor. A woman in a teal sari stands at the far right, and several people sit in the background.2010-12-26A photograph of a homa ritual in an open-sided orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof. A priest in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a sacred thread, holds a ceremonial vessel above a fire pit built of stacked yellow blocks with burning wood. Beside him, a Western couple stands with red-and-white flower garlands: the woman wears a mustard-yellow top and maroon sari, the man a grey shirt. Another woman in a red sari and a bald man in white stand nearby. A wooden throne with gold trim sits in the background. On the right, deity murtis are dressed with garlands and set on draped cloth, with brass lamps and offering bowls of rice and sweets in the foreground. Behind, white-clad figures and a few others stand in the hall.2010-12-23