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A homa fire burns inside a square pit built of yellow-ochre bricks on a dark floor. A priest in white dhoti and shawl with a shaved head sits cross-legged at the left, near a microphone, and smoke rises. A man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala kneels at right over a tray of flowers and yellow-thread offerings, with a sheet of yellow thread on a wooden stool. Behind them a deity murti of Ganesha is decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers, and more garlands hang at right beside a brass oil lamp.

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A homa ritual in a temple hall with a brick fire pit burning in the foreground on the left. A seated priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head and a wooden rudraksha-style mala, sits behind a microphone stand. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and a gold chain kneels on an orange cloth, arranging yellow and orange offerings on steel plates and a wooden tray. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in marigold and rose garlands on a gold throne. Right of frame, a second garlanded murti and a brass lamp stand. Text overlay reads copyright notice.2011-11-29Photograph of a homa at a shrine room with a brick-built fire pit burning in the lower left. A man in white dhoti and shawl with white upper-body cloth and beaded neck malas sits behind a microphone stand, holding ritual items. Beside him, a bald man in saffron-orange robe and beaded malas kneels on an orange mat, placing yellow offerings from a metal plate into the fire area. Behind them a deity murti with a crown is garlanded with flowers in red, yellow and magenta, with brass lamps and flower garlands nearby. Two people, one partially visible in the background.2011-11-29February 02 20072007-02-02November 12 20102010-11-12November 29 20112011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A homa fire ritual inside a temple-style hall. A fire burns on a stack of yellow brick-like blocks, surrounded by flowers, fruit and small brass vessels. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a saffron-and-green border, a gold headband and a rudraksha-style necklace holds a lamp beside the fire. Behind him another man in a white dhoti and cream shawl stands at a dark wooden door. On the left a seated figure on an ornate gold throne wears a saffron-red cloth, gold chains and rudraksha beads, with hands folded; this is a person in person, based on the throne, ornate gold jewellery, rudraksha and saffron clothing. Striped mats cover the floor, with a garlanded tray of marigolds and fruit at right.2017-06-23November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of a homa ritual in a temple hall. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged before a yellow-brick fire pit with offerings, hands folded in prayer, with a microphone on a stand before him. Beside him sits a man in saffron-orange robes and a garland, hands resting on his lap. Behind them are three decorated shrines with deity murtis garlanded in red, yellow and white flowers, and a bowl of flower petals and turmeric sits on a plate in front. Brass lamps and a kalasha are in the frame.2011-11-29 +1 copiesA homa fire ritual in a bright room with lavender walls. A fire pit with burning flames and smoke sits in the foreground, surrounded by brass vessels, leaves and small garlanded offerings. A priest in saffron dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp aarti. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes with a gold chain stands with hands folded in prayer at a microphone stand. Behind them, seated devotees in white and a woman in a dark top watch. On the right, an orange-clad deity murti wearing a crown and a white flower garland is seated on a throne. A framed poster on the wall shows a campfire scene with the caption Magical nights fun-filled entertainment.2012-09-04December 23 20102010-12-23