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July 01 2009

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A seated priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold chain performs a homa at an altar. A bright fire burns in a brick-lined fire pit before a deity murti with a red crown, decorated with a garland of red and white flowers and a green-gold cloth. A golden trident stands to the right, and oil lamps, silver vessels, fruit and offerings sit on the altar in front. Golden draped fabric forms the backdrop.2009-07-01A homa fire burns in front of a decorated deity murti on a white stepped altar. A man in orange robes kneels at left, his arm extended over the fire, pouring offerings. The murti wears red and gold garlands and a gold crown-like headdress, with a gold trident behind it on the right. Fruits, bowls, silver vessels and oil lamps sit on the dark marble platform in front. The backdrop is draped in orange-brown cloth.2009-07-01July 01 20092009-07-01July 01 20092009-07-01September 30 20072007-09-30August 01 20142014-08-01March 17 20192019-03-17September 30 20072007-09-30August 01 20142014-08-01A man in orange saffron robes performs an aarti with a flaming lamp before a Shiva lingam decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands. Behind the lingam stand two deity murtis of crowned figures with ornate jewellery and garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, and a copper-red cloth lies draped at the base. Stone pillars with carved details frame the open shrine at night, and offerings sit on a plate in front of the lingam.2007-02-16A dimly lit homa ritual at an altar. Two or three figures in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on the left and centre, one pouring or offering into a flaming fire pit made of stacked bricks. Behind them stands a deity murti draped with a garland of white and red flowers, with a crown and a large conical rock backdrop. Brass oil lamps, a small kalasha-like vessel, offerings in a metal tray and a fire-lit lamp stand on the altar, with a trident visible at the far left.2009-07-01Night outdoor ritual at a temple-like shrine. On the left, a shirtless priest with a long beard, white sacred thread-like garland and orange-saffron dhoti holds a brass tray or basket over a blazing fire pit (homa) with rising smoke. Behind him stands a decorated palanquin or ratha-style deity structure draped in marigold garlands, and on the right a golden arched niche holds a deity murti in a red cloth backdrop, heavily garlanded with yellow and orange flowers and a gold necklace. Brass oil lamps, metal bowls of flowers and fruit sit on a striped mat.2016-02-16 +1 copies