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A photograph of an indoor homa fire inside a white-walled temple hall at night. In the foreground a square brick fire pit with white-washed sides holds a bright open flame, with a shallow metal ladle resting at its edge. Behind it stands a carved wooden chair draped with a striped tiger-pattern cloth and a bolster, facing forward. A framed portrait on the chair, decorated with a red-and-gold border, dark beaded garlands and rudraksha-style strands, shows a figure whose appearance is not clearly visible enough to identify. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor beside the fire pit and the chair, and carved white pillars frame the hall. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a lit homa fire pit in a dim temple hall, with tall flames rising from a square white stone fire pit in the foreground. Behind it, a cushioned seat with a zebra-patterned upholstered cushion sits on a raised platform, and a framed portrait with a red and gold border, draped with a garland of dark flower and bead strands, stands on the seat. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and carved white stone pillars frame the background. No people are visible.2009-09-22A photograph of an interior ritual space at night, dominated by a bright open fire burning in a square white-stone homa pit in the foreground. Behind it stands an ornate throne-like seat with a red cushioned frame and a tiger-striped fabric seat, draped with a garland of red flowers and beads, with a framed image or portrait on the backrest. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the seat. White carved stone pillars and pilasters frame the hall, and a small blue bird logo appears at the upper left. No people are visible in the scene.2009-09-22A dimly lit temple interior with a blazing fire pit made of stone blocks in the foreground, with a metal ladle resting beside it. To the right, a framed portrait of a man with long hair and a rudraksha mala, draped with a red garland, sits on an ornate wooden throne with a striped cushion and brass lamps. Brass oil lamps stand nearby. On the left, a small deity murti decorated with garlands and a red cloth is visible, along with a carved stone pillar and a brown wooden figure in the background. No physical people are visible.2009-09-22Interior of a white-walled temple hall with a fire pit lit in the foreground, flames rising from a brick and white-plastered hearth with a brass ladle resting in it. Behind it stands a wooden throne-like chair draped in red and gold fabric and a tiger-striped cushion, with a framed portrait of a man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads, garlanded with a purple floral necklace. Brass oil lamps stand on the glossy floor around the seat. No physical people are visible. The portrait is a printed depiction of a person with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, matching the page's Swamiji reference, though the appearance is only probable.2009-09-22A dimly lit temple hall shows a fire burning in a square brick homa pit in the foreground. Behind it stands an ornate red-and-gold throne-like chair draped with a dark beaded mala garland hanging down its front, with a cushioned seat and tiger-striped upholstery. Brass oil lamp stands with lit flames flank the throne, and white carved stone columns frame the room. No people are visible in the scene.2009-09-22A framed portrait of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, seated with one hand raised and a rudraksha mala around his neck, is garlanded with red and white flower strands. The portrait sits on a wooden seat draped with a tiger-striped cushion, placed on a red and patterned rug. In front, a stone-lined fire pit burns with flames, beside a brass bowl and a ladle. The floor is polished marble and no people are visible.2009-10-17A photograph of an interior temple hall at night with a lit homa fire pit in the foreground, a brick-lined square with a bright flame rising from it. Brass oil lamps stand beside the fire pit. On the right, a framed portrait garlanded with a red and gold cloth sits on a tiger-striped throne-like seat with cushions. The portrait shows a figure with long hair and saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, a depiction of a person rather than a physical presence; the appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas. To the left, a gilded deity murti with a crown and a garland stands in an ornate arch. No physical people are visible.2009-09-22A photograph of an ornate temple hall with white pillars and a dark polished floor. In the foreground a fire burns in a raised fire pit, with brass oil lamps beside it. On the right, a framed portrait of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a garland of purple and pink flowers sits on a striped cushioned throne-like seat draped with red and orange cloth; the portrait is shown as a printed picture, not a physical person. On the left, deity murti and a richly decorated altar with gold ornaments and a standing figure in a dark-red and white sari-like garment stand in a shrine area, and a dark-robed figure stands behind a draped curtain. No people are physically present in the scene.2009-09-22A photograph of a homa in a dimly lit temple hall. A white brick fire pit holds a bright flame, with a ladle and a brass bowl beside it. A man in white shirt and trousers stands with palms pressed together in prayer, a rudraksha mala around his neck and a wristwatch on one wrist. A woman in a brown sari with glasses and a dark mala stands at right. In the foreground a person in white sits cross-legged facing the fire with hands extended. Behind the fire, a framed portrait garlanded with red and white flowers rests on a wooden seat draped with a striped cloth. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha and fruit offerings are placed around the pit.June 12 20042004-06-12October 25 20062006-10-25A homa fire burns in a square stone fire pit in the foreground, with a ladle-like spoon and brass bowl beside it. Behind it, a framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange robes with a white and rudraksha garland sits on a tiger-striped cushioned seat draped with red and white flower garlands. A brass plate with small offerings sits on a rug nearby. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person, and no people are visible in the scene. The portrait's printed caption reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda, and the portrait shows Swamiji (probable) with long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas.2009-10-17