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A night homa at an open-air ashram setting. A large square fire pit with bright flames sits in the foreground, surrounded by seated devotees in saffron and orange robes and brown clothing. At the centre, a man in an orange-and-brown robe with a yellow-orange head wrap and a heavy yellow-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate silver-coloured throne, hands joined in a gesture of respect. a person seated on a peetha at the homa, with cues of a head wrap, orange ceremonial clothing and a garland. Around him, monastics and devotees clap and fold their hands; brass bowls, plates of offerings and coconuts lie on the ground. A standing figure in orange with a mala stands behind, and a pedestal fan and hanging leaf decorations are visible. Several people are seated at the fire; the crowd of onlookers behind is partly visible.

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