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Outdoor homa ceremony under a red and orange canopy decorated with green and yellow discs, with palm and banana trees behind. A standing man in saffron robes and an orange head covering holds a flaming plate of fire toward the fire pit at centre. Several women and a bearded man in saffron sit cross-legged on the white-draped platform, hands folded in prayer. Kalasha pots wrapped in woven cane sit at left beside flower petals. A framed portrait garlanded with marigolds stands behind the group, with a seated woman in orange robes depicted in it. Two men in white with yellow shawls kneel in the foreground. Floral garlands and brass vessels surround the fire pit.

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A photograph of an outdoor homa ceremony under a canopy decorated with orange, green and blue festoons and hanging leaves. A man in orange robes and an orange head wrap, with a long gold-toned necklace, stands holding a silver tray with a lit flame. Seated around a black square fire pit with white edging, marigold petals and brass vessels are several people in orange and saffron clothing with hands folded in prayer, and a man in white with a yellow shawl kneels in front. A framed portrait of a figure in orange with a garland stands on the left, and oil lamps and a brass bell are in the foreground.2009-09-26September 27 20092009-09-27 +1 copiesOutdoor homa ceremony under a red and orange canopy trimmed with green leaf festoons and banana plants, with palm trees behind. In the centre, a square fire pit holds a flame. A standing priest in saffron-orange robes and a matching head wrap raises a lit lamp on a tray over the fire. Seated around the pit, several saffron-robed ascetics sit with hands folded in prayer, and a bearded man in orange sits with a rudraksha mala. On the left, brass pots wrapped in netting hold flowering plants and green leaves on a white-draped table. A man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl sits in the foreground, and a framed portrait garlanded with flowers is set up at the back. Four people are visible in the scene.2009-09-25 +1 copiesAn outdoor ritual under a red and orange canopy decorated with rings of green leaves and orange cloth. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at center, holding a lit camphor lamp in one hand and a bell in the other. Seated devotees in orange and white clothing with hands folded, and young attendants in white with yellow shawls, sit around a fire pit and brass pots wrapped in green leaves. A portrait photo is displayed on a stand at left, a stone statue and white pillar stand in the background, and palm trees surround the site.2009-09-27A photograph of an outdoor homa under a red and orange canopy decorated with green and yellow fringed panels. A standing man in saffron robes and a saffron head covering holds a tray with a flame and raises it toward the fire pit. Around a square fire pit, several seated priests in orange and saffron robes chant, and one seated man in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl sits in the foreground. Brass kalashas wrapped in golden netting and topped with orange flowers and green leaves stand on a white-draped table at left, with brass lamps and a plate of offerings in front of the fire pit. A framed portrait with a garland hangs behind the altar, and palm trees appear in the background.2009-09-25 +2 copiesA night homa ceremony under a canopy decorated with orange and green streamers. A standing man in orange robes and a matching orange head wrap, with a garland around his neck and glasses, holds a metal plate of burning camphor flame toward the fire pit. Smoke rises from a square fire pit with a black interior, surrounded by brass vessels, flower garlands and offering plates. Several people in orange and saffron clothing sit cross-legged with hands folded in prayer. In the foreground a young man in white with a yellow shawl sits beside a red-wrapped figure. Decorated kalashas with pink flowers and mango leaves stand at left on a green banana leaf, and a small blue book lies on the floor.2009-09-25 +1 copiesA photograph of an evening homa ceremony under a canopy decorated with orange, green and yellow fabric rings. A standing man in an orange robe and hood holds a metal plate of flames aloft with both hands, while a brass lamp with a peacock-shaped top burns on the right. Seated beside him in orange robes, several people perform puja at a low altar with brass vessels, potted plants and a fire pit. Men in white with yellow shawls kneel and sit in the foreground, and a framed portrait of a woman garlanded with flowers stands on an easel at left. Other attendees in white are visible behind the altar. Ritual lamps and offering baskets line the table.2009-09-26 +1 copiesOutdoor homa ritual in front of a square fire pit lined with white stone, with flames rising at the centre. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shirt, with a rudraksha-style orange bead necklace and a wristwatch, stands at right holding a brass plate with an offering. Around the pit, a group of about ten devotees in orange and saffron robes sit with palms pressed together in prayer, one woman wearing a light-coloured top among them. Behind, an orange umbrella with colourful tassels shades an area near palm trees, and a red flower arrangement and a brass lamp stand sit at left. Several people in the background are also in orange garments.2008-10-08A photograph of a homa ritual held under a red and orange canopy hung with decorative fringes, with palm fronds and coconut palms visible beyond. A standing priest in orange robes and an orange head-wrap holds a flaming vessel over a dark fire pit. Seated beside the pit, several people in orange robes and one in a white shirt with a yellow shawl take part; one seated figure in orange has long hair and a rudraksha mala. Brass kalashas wrapped in woven netting, a tall brass lamp, marigold garlands, and banana leaves surround the altar. A framed portrait stands at the left. Roughly ten to fifteen people are visible.2009-09-26A photograph of a homa ritual inside a decorated pavilion with orange and green paper streamers overhead and banana plants at the sides. Smoke rises from a square fire pit lined with marigold garlands and brass bowls. A figure in orange robes with a long gold-bead necklace holds a round metal plate or ladle over the fire. Seated at the pit on the left, several people in orange clothing sit with hands joined in prayer. In the foreground, two young people in white and yellow garments kneel with hands folded, and a book sits on a purple cloth. Brass kalasha pots wrapped in woven netting and decorated with flowers stand at the left, and a framed portrait garlanded with flowers hangs behind the fire pit.2009-09-25A photograph of an outdoor homa ritual under a red and orange canopy hung with yellow and green fringed decorations, with palm fronds and banana leaves around. A standing figure in a full orange robe and orange head covering holds a brass plate with flames and offerings over a fire pit, while several people in orange sit cross-legged beside the fire. Brass-and-woven kalasha pots with leaves stand on a white-draped table at left, and a brass lamp stand is at right. Seated people in white and yellow shawls with a bell and a framed photo complete the scene. A dark deity murti garlanded with flowers is visible in the background.2009-09-26A photograph of a homa ceremony under a decorated pandal hung with orange, green and yellow fringed drapes and banana leaves. A standing man in orange robes and an orange head covering holds a metal tray with a lit flame and stands beside the fire pit, with smoke rising. Seated devotees in orange and saffron clothes sit with hands pressed together around a square fire pit with offering bowls, flower garlands and brass vessels. Behind them a framed portrait with a garland is placed on a stand, and a few people in white and yellow stand at the edges. Brass pots with leaves sit on a white-covered table at left.2009-09-25