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Photo of a homa fire ritual in a temple-like hall. A young shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold-edged border and gold beaded mala sits cross-legged before a brick fire pit with a visible flame, scattering offerings with one hand while holding a bell in the other. Marigold petals decorate the bricks; a brass pot, kumkum cups and a bowl of yellow flowers sit on a silver tray beside him. Behind him, a second man in white wraps and beaded necklace sits near an ornate gold throne with red cushion.

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November 29 20112011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A homa ritual is performed at a brick fire pit with a bright flame. A priest in white dhoti and shawl with a gold border and a long beaded mala sits cross-legged, pouring from a small metal vessel. Behind him, a second priest in white with a beaded mala sits near a gold-covered throne. To the right, brass kalashas with mango leaves and marigolds stand on a silver tray near a pink cloth-draped altar with garlands. Plates of offerings, a red-wrapped bundle, and a copper pot sit on the floor.2010-12-23December 14 20112011-12-14 +1 copiesDecember 14 20112011-12-14December 23 20102010-12-23February 09 20122012-02-09A homa fire ritual in progress on a sunlit outdoor terrace. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a beaded garland kneels before a square brick fire pit with flames rising, pouring offering from a silver ladle-like vessel. Another person in white holds a large silver bowl of grains at left, and silver bowls and a plate with offerings sit nearby. Behind the fire, decorated kalasha pots with mango-leaf tops and turmeric-marked coconuts stand on a bed of rice. A microphone stands at the fire pit and orange fabric hangs overhead.2011-12-28A photograph of a homa fire ritual in a courtyard. A shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border sits cross-legged before a fire pit built of brick with yellow flower petals on it. He wears a gold bead garland with a small pendant and gold bangles, and pours an offering from a ladle into the flames. Nearby stand a brass bowl of yellow liquid, a silver plate of offerings, and a glass vessel with a coconut and leaves. A potted palm and red pillars stand behind. The man has no visible saffron, rudraksha or crown cues, so his identity is not established.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28February 09 20122012-02-09November 29 20112011-11-29