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A night-time homa ceremony under an open tent decorated with hanging orange and green streamers and banana-leaf bunting. A standing priest in orange robes and a matching orange head cloth, wearing a beaded necklace, holds a flaming ritual lamp toward a fire pit while seated, orange-robed participants chant and watch. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand at the front left, and on the right a white-draped table holds several brass and bamboo-wrapped kalasha pots topped with orange and green leaves. Nearby, a tall decorated deity murti with a dark face and crown stands beside the table. Several white-clad and yellow-scarfed attendants stand in the background, and a woman in a light yellow garment sits at the left edge.

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A photograph of a homa ceremony held under a decorated canopy with orange, green and yellow ribbons, with banana plants and string lights around the edges. A standing priest in orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace holds a lit flame over a fire pit. Seated devotees in orange and white clothes sit on mats, several with hands pressed together. On the right, a white table holds small woven baskets with mango-leaf and marigold decorations, and a painted deity figure stands on a stand. Brass oil lamps are in the foreground, and smoke drifts through the scene.2009-09-26A homa ritual under a colourful patterned canopy strung with leaves and garlands. A man in saffron-orange robes stands centre-right holding a metal plate with a lit flame, facing seated participants. Several people sit on mats in orange, red-striped and white garments, some with folded hands, while a woman in white with a yellow border sits at the left edge. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks, flower-decorated brass vessels, bundles of sticks, a plate of white offerings and baskets of fruit and flowers sit in front, and smoke rises in the background. A visible fire pit with offerings suggests a homa; the standing man's appearance is uncertain, so he is described by role only.2009-10-17 +1 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 copiesNight-time puja under a decorated pandal with hanging orange and green marigold-style festoons and banana leaves. A standing figure in saffron robes and a saffron head cloth holds a large brass aarti plate with a flame, facing seated devotees. Seated in front are several people in orange and saffron robes, some with hands pressed in prayer, and a woman in white at left. Two men in white and yellow robes sit at right beside brass lamps. A tall brass oil lamp with burning wicks stands in the foreground, and a deity murti with a decorated face and garlands is at upper right. Floral petals cover the low altar.2009-09-27A photograph of a Chandi homa ritual in a temple hall decorated with colourful fan-shaped paper ornaments overhead and banana plants at the sides. A man in an orange robe and a long orange shawl stands at centre holding a lit flame aloft in a brass vessel, while a deity murti with a white and black face, golden crown and yellow-trimmed sari stands at the right. Seated devotees in orange and white robes with yellow shawls kneel around a square fire pit with marigold petals, some with hands in prayer. Brass oil lamps burn at left, and a table holds woven baskets with kalasha-style pots and mango leaves. Smoke drifts through the room.2009-09-26September 26 20092009-09-26Night-time homa ceremony under a colourfully draped tent decorated with green banana leaves and fairy lights. A standing priest in orange robes holds a brass tray of flaming offerings above a fire pit, while a dozen or so seated devotees in orange clothing sit on orange mats, several with hands pressed in anjali. Two younger attendants in white with yellow shawls sit near the altar. Brass lamps, kalasha pots, fruit and flower offerings fill the altar, beside a large painted deity murti with blue skin and a garland.2009-10-17 +1 copiesNight-time homa ritual under a decorated canopy with orange, green and blue paper-fringed panels and banana-leaf festoons. A standing man in saffron robes, with a wrap over his head, holds a brass tray of burning flame toward a fire pit, with a small fire glowing. Around the pit, seated saffron-clad devotees with rudraksha malas clasp their hands in prayer. A seated person in white with a yellow shawl assists nearby, and brass vessels, flower-strewn platforms, sweets and kalasha-style pots with pink flowers are arranged in front. A white deity murti stands at the right edge. Smoke fills the air.2009-09-25September 26 20092009-09-26Night-time homa ceremony under a canopy decorated with orange, green and blue paper lanterns and banana leaves. A man in orange robes, a long beaded necklace and a shaved head stands at a fire pit, holding a metal plate and an oil lamp over the flames while smoke rises. Around him, many people in orange and yellow robes sit on the ground with brass bowls and offerings. On the right, a deity murti is decorated with flowers, and two brass pots wrapped in mesh stand on a white cloth with pink flowers, fruit and sweets.2009-09-25A photograph of a ritual homa in a decorated open-sided pavilion at night. A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes stands centrally holding a brass lamp or arati vessel with lit flame, with smoke rising around him. Around him, devotees in orange and white clothing sit on the floor, several wearing yellow shawls. Before them is a long white table draped with marigold petals, with brass plates of food offerings, bowls, and a fire pit. Brass kalashas wrapped in woven netting with pink flowers stand at right beside a tall decorated deity figure. Above, the ceiling is hung with orange and green fabric rosettes and banana plant leaves line the sides.2009-09-25A fire ritual at a homa pit inside a decorated pandal with hanging orange and green paper ornaments and banana leaves. Smoke and flames rise from the fire pit at center, where a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a rudraksha mala performs the offering. Several people in orange clothing sit around the fire, some with hands folded, and a man in a yellow shirt sits at right beside a silver-and-gold deity murti dressed in white and flowers. Brass kalashas wrapped in netting sit on a green leaf table with fruit, sweets and marigolds, and a brass oil lamp stands at left.2009-09-25