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Outdoor homa ceremony under a canopy of palm trees and banana leaves, with marigold and orange garlands strung overhead. Several people in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged around a black fire pit with brass vessels, one in a crisp white dhoti and yellow shawl in the foreground beside a brass kalasha. A bearded man in the center wears saffron robes, rudraksha malas and a gold chain. Behind them a framed portrait shows a seated figure in orange robes garlanded with yellow flowers, with an orange-and-white banner and printed panels along the back. Fresh flowers and sweets are arranged on a white-draped table.

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Outdoor homa ceremony under a canopy with palm fronds and banana leaves. A square fire pit in the centre is ringed with marigold garlands and filled with offerings; brass bowls, a kalasha-style brass vessel and silver dishes sit around it. Several women in orange and saffron sarees sit on the ground; one in orange holds a ritual implement while a priest-like figure in saffron robes and a red-and-gold shawl gestures over the fire. A framed portrait with a white garland and orange-yellow flower garlands is placed at the back, showing a robed man with a rudraksha mala seated in orange. A man in white with a yellow shawl sits in the lower right corner. Banners and palm trees fill the background.2009-09-25A photograph of an outdoor homa ritual beneath palm trees at an ashram. A framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes and a white flower garland stands on an easel at left; the photograph is a printed picture, not a physical person. In the foreground, a square fire pit with a dark stone base is ringed with yellow and orange marigolds and rose petals. Several ashramites in orange and saffron robes sit around it: a woman in orange with glasses at left, younger women in orange, and a woman in a saffron veil at centre-right holding a long ladle over the pit. A man in orange with a rudraksha-style necklace and a man in white with a yellow shawl sit at the right edge. Brass and silver vessels, bowls and a kalasha-like brass pot with a netted cover sit on a purple cloth, with green banana leaves and foliage framing the scene.2009-09-25 +1 copiesA homa ritual under an orange and green decorated canopy at night. A standing man in orange robes with a hood and a beaded necklace presses his palms together at the right of a square fire pit (homa kund) with smoke rising, flower garlands and marigold petals around its edge. Seated devotees in orange and red garments surround the pit, some with brass bowls and offerings. Behind them, a framed portrait labelled 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda' is garlanded with flowers. Men in white with yellow shawls stand at the right and lower right, and banana plants and leaf festoons decorate the tent. A brass vessel with flowers sits in the lower left.2009-09-25September 25 20092009-09-25 +1 copiesPhoto of a homa fire pit at an outdoor open-air shelter. A square black-lined fire pit with white tiered edges is decorated with marigold petals and sits in the centre of a ritual setup with brass bowls, a brass kalasha-style pot, and banana leaves holding offerings and sweets. Several devotees in saffron-orange robes sit around the pit, some pouring ghee or feeding offerings, while others in yellow and white attire sit at the foreground. Behind them, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long dark hair and a garland of beads sits on a red-draped table, garlanded with marigolds and fresh flowers. Palms and banana plants surround the open-sided structure, with a white van and onlookers visible beyond.2009-09-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire pit lined in white with a square dark opening, decorated with marigold garlands, flower petals and small brass dishes of offerings. Around it kneel and sit several people in saffron-orange robes, several holding long wooden sticks or ladles over the pit. A bearded man in orange with a rudraksha mala and a man in orange with a saffron head covering are prominent. Behind them a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair, a garland and a sandalwood-coloured necklace sits on a table with flowers. A large brass kalasha and fruit baskets are at the left, and a seated crowd in white and yellow shirts watches from the foreground and background under a canopy of banana leaves.2009-09-25A homa fire pit is being tended outdoors under a shade structure with palm and banana leaves. A framed portrait with a garland of yellow and orange flowers shows a figure in saffron robes with a long necklace, raising a hand in blessing. Several women and a man wear saffron and orange robes and sit or kneel around the square fire pit, which is decorated with marigold petals and rose petals. One woman in the foreground holds a ladle over the fire; brass bowls, a silver pot, and fruit and flower offerings sit on a blue cloth. A man in white with a yellow shawl kneels at the lower right. Banners and a signboard are visible behind.2009-09-25Outdoor ritual under a multicoloured canopy decorated with leaves and garlands. A standing sannyasi in orange robes and an orange head wrap pours or offers something over a fire pit with a dark basin. Seated beside him, two women in orange saris with hands pressed together watch; a young man in white and yellow stands at the front right, and a brass vessel and offerings lie on the white-covered altar. A framed portrait of a bearded, long-haired figure in orange, garlanded with red flowers, stands at left beside a banana-leaf kalasha with coconut and green leaves. Palm trees and onlookers in the background. This appears to be a homa or yagna.2009-09-27Outdoor ritual homa under a sloped canopy with red, orange and green striped fabric and banana leaves hung on posts, with palm trees behind. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head covering holds a silver plate of offerings over a square fire pit lined with flowers. Seated devotees in orange clothes, including a woman with hands folded in prayer, sit around the pit. A sacred fire flames at the right edge. On the left, a framed portrait and a banner display images of a figure in orange robes. A kalasha pot sits on a white table, and a young man in a white dhoti with a yellow sash stands at the front.2009-09-27Outdoor homa ceremony at a square fire pit (kunda) lined with white and marigold petals, smoke rising from the pit. A saffron-robed priest with a hooded orange shawl, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a gold bangle pours offerings into the fire with a ladle. Beside him, several saffron-robed women and a bearded man in orange sit cross-legged, one holding a brass vessel of rice and another holding a ladle. Brass pots, a silver tray of yellow and pink flowers, a small bell and a blue cloth with a yellow-gold border sit in the foreground. Banana leaves and palms frame the outdoor setting. A man in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl sits at the lower right edge. Visible people: about six.2009-09-25A homa ritual takes place under an open pavilion with banana leaves and palm trees behind it. A square fire pit with smoke rising is decorated with yellow and orange marigold petals. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit around it, with one bearded man in orange wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces at centre, and a woman in orange with a red headband pouring offerings nearby. A man in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl sits at the lower right near brass vessels and a plate. On the left, a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange with a garland of yellow and purple flowers stands on a stand, and a nearby sign shows a photo of another woman. A white truck and marigold garlands are visible in the background.2009-09-25Outdoor fire ritual under a canopy of orange and white cloth decorated with green banana leaves and marigold garlands. A square fire pit with smoke rising sits on a white platform strewn with flowers. Around it, a group of devotees in orange and saffron robes sit on the ground, several with rudraksha malas. A bearded man with long hair and a beard, wearing orange robes and a beaded necklace, sits with hands raised in a gesture of offering, facing a woman in an orange shawl across the pit. Brass vessels, bowls of fruit, sweets, and oil lamps line a cloth-covered table in front. A framed portrait with garlands sits behind the group, and palm trees and onlookers stand in the background. A man in white with a yellow scarf sits at the right edge.2009-09-25