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Night ritual on a raised stage under a corrugated metal roof, with a smoking homa fire pit at centre where a priest in white dhoti kneels and tends the flames. A standing bare-chested man in a white dhoti stands at left, and a seated bare-chested man with a sacred thread and an orange-red cloth sits near the fire. On the right, a figure in red and orange garments sits on an ornate gold throne under a multicoloured canopy with fringed trim, garlanded with white flowers. Rows of small brass oil lamps and white leaf-shaped lamps line the foreground, with a clock reading 11:40 and strings of coloured lights above. A banner with a painted map at upper left, and a woman in orange at far right.

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A night-time homa at an open-sided tent stage with a striped canopy and string lights. Several priests in white dhotis, some bare-chested, stand around a smoking fire pit with a kalasha and flower offerings, one holding a bell-metal plate and another a microphone. On the right, a seated figure in a red cloth and white garland sits on an ornate gold throne under a multicoloured canopy. Rows of small brass lamps line the foreground, and a world map display hangs at left.2017-03-16March 16 20172017-03-16Night ritual homa under a corrugated roof at an open-air ashram venue. Two bare-chested men in white dhotis stand at a raised platform; one kneels and pours offerings into a fire, smoke rising. A third man in white plays a cymbal-like instrument at left. At right, a seated figure in a red-and-white garment and garland sits on a gilded throne beneath a multicoloured canopy with a kalasha-topped finial. In the foreground rows of small oil lamps and white leaf-shaped trays are arranged on the ground. A digital clock reads 11:40 and a wall banner shows a map.2017-03-16Night photograph of an open-sided pavilion under a metal roof, with string lights and a digital clock reading 11:40 above. At centre a homa fire burns on a raised yellow platform, with smoke rising as a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and pink-edged cloth leans forward to offer into the flames. Beside him a man in white dhoti holds a tray and microphone. To the right, a seated figure in red and gold robes, wearing a garland, sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a colourful canopy. Rows of small golden lamps and white chairs fill the foreground. Several other white-clad helpers stand around the platform, and a woman in red stands at the far right edge. A photo-style banner with a map and figures hangs at the upper left, printed with a copyright notice.2017-03-16March 16 20172017-03-16A photograph of a homa fire ceremony under a tented pavilion at night. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti stands at left, another in white dhoti and pink cloth kneels at the fire pit and offers into the flames. A fire burns on a yellow-draped platform with rose petals, fruit and brass vessels around it, with smoke rising. Behind the fire is a decorated shrine with flowers and deity murti. At right, a man with long dark hair and a flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a fan beside him. Colourful string lights hang from the tent and a digital clock reads 11:39. Two bare-chested men in white dhotis stand in the background.2017-03-16March 16 20172017-03-16A night homa in an open-sided pavilion under a white tarpaulin roof with hanging blue lamps and coloured string lights. Three bare-chested priests in white dhotis with pink-and-orange shoulder cloths stand at left, one pouring an offering from a brass vessel over a flaming fire pit amid smoke. A man at the right in a shawl-draped white dhoti and bare-chested, two of them holding microphones. Before a flower-decorated murti altar, a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a canopy of colourful fabric. Platters of flowers, fruit and brass vessels lie on a yellow-and-striped mat in the foreground. A digital clock reads 11:39 at top centre.2017-03-16March 16 20172017-03-16March 16 20172017-03-16Night outdoor homa ceremony on a raised stage under a canopy strung with coloured fairy lights and a striped fabric valance. A fire burns in a yellow-lined fire pit with smoke rising, surrounded by flower-garlanded offerings, brass plates and coconut shells. Two priests stand at left in white dhotis and orange shawls, one with a long beard and hair tied up. At right, a seated man in an orange robe and white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a trident beside it. Colourful striped mats cover the floor, and a standing attendant stands near the throne.2017-03-16March 16 20172017-03-16