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A photograph of a homa fire ritual inside a tent-covered hall. A fire burns in a brick-lined pit in the foreground, with coconut and flower offerings arranged around it. Behind the fire, a tall ornate kalasha-style structure is draped in marigold garlands. To the right, a golden throne holds a decorated deity murti with a crown, garlanded in red and orange flowers. Four men stand in the right foreground wearing saffron-orange shawls and white dhotis; several hold microphones and appear to chant. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a purple-bordered shawl faces the fire from the left, and another man in white stands nearby with a rudraksha mala. Brass lamps and vessels sit on the left.

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A homa ritual in a tented hall before a golden throne with a seated deity murti garlanded in marigolds and red flowers. A blue-rimmed fire pit burns with flames in front, topped by a tiered kalasha-like structure draped in marigold garlands. Four men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls stand around; one at left pours an offering while the men on the right hold microphones and stand near the throne. A man at left wears a purple-banded wrap and rudraksha-style malas. Brass oil lamps, flower offerings and red brick fire platform surround the scene. No individual is clearly identified as a person by appearance.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17Photo of a homa ritual at a temple-style pavilion. Four men in white dhotis with colourful borders stand around an ornate golden deity murti shrine adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and a kalasha-like tiered altar. A man in an orange-gold brocade shirt holds a microphone and chants while another man beside him holds a microphone. A shirtless priest reaches up to adorn the murti with a flower while another attendant holds a metal vessel. A small fire burns in front of the blue-draped altar with marigold offerings. Gold canopy and white drapery form the backdrop.2015-07-17Photo of a homa ritual at an outdoor tent-style venue. In the foreground a fire pit with blue-draped top and flames burns below a tall, ornately decorated kalasha-like structure garlanded with yellow and red flowers and topped with a golden canopy. Two priests in white dhotis with orange-gold shawls stand at left, one holding an oil lamp and one in a patterned sash. At right two men in white dhotis and orange-gold shawls speak into microphones. A golden peetha-style frame and a deity murti draped in flower garlands stand behind them, with a golden ornamental arch above.2015-07-17A photograph of a homa ritual at a temple-style setup. Several priests in white dhotis with coloured borders stand around a blue-draped round fire pit, where a flame burns at the base. Behind them a tall ornate golden shrine-like structure, draped in yellow and red marigold garlands, holds a deity murti, with lion figures at its base. On the right a priest in an orange-red shawl and white dhoti speaks into a microphone, while another in an orange shawl holds a second microphone. Oil lamps and offerings sit on the altar. A golden deity image wrapped in garlands stands on the far right. Four to five priests are visible, most bare-chested with ritual threads.2015-07-17A homa ritual in a hall with a white backdrop and a golden throne at the right. Several priests in white dhotis and orange-bordered cloth sit or stand with palms joined. A tiered central kalasha-style structure stands on a blue-skirted platform, garlanded with yellow and red flowers, with a decorated umbrella above. In the foreground, a priest in white seated on the floor tends a fire pit with smoke rising, next to offerings of fruit, flowers, brass bowls and an oil lamp. On the right, a golden throne draped with orange-and-yellow marigold garlands holds deity murtis; a standing figure in orange cloth and rudraksha beads stands beside it. Golden ceremonial standards frame the scene.2015-07-17A homa fire ritual in a tented shrine. A bare-chested priest with red rudraksha malas and an orange-yellow dhoti raises a lit oil lamp toward a fire pit lined with brick, with bright flames rising from it. Two seated assistants in white dhotis and shawls sit at left, and a standing attendant at right. Behind them stand a large deity murti draped in garlands and a silver-framed shrine containing a standing figure with a crown and garlands. Orange triangular banners with floral designs flank the altar, and a microphone stands near the priest.2015-07-16July 18 20152015-07-18 +1 copiesA photo of a ritual hall with a white tent ceiling. In the centre, a large blue-draped platform holds a tall brass sculpture decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a kalasha-like top. On the right, two gold-decorated deity murti sit on a red-draped throne with marigold garlands. In the foreground, priests in white dhotis sit on the floor beside brass lamps, flower-decorated pots and offering plates; one wears an orange turban and another an orange shawl. Standing devotees in white and saffron-brown clothing gather on the left, one man in white kurta holding folded hands near a golden ceremonial umbrella-like canopy. Fruit, flowers and marigolds are arranged on the floor.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17