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A photograph of a homa fire ritual in an orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof. A fire burns in a yellow brick fire pit at centre, surrounded by orange cloth, bowls of grain and rice, and brass kalasha pots with mango leaves and flowers. A woman in a maroon sari with a white flower garland sits with hands raised in prayer, and beside her a man in a light grey kurta and white garland kneels with hands folded. Behind them, a priest in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl stands near a gold and red throne, and several people in white clothes stand or sit along the wall. On the right, decorated deity murtis draped in orange and garlanded with white flowers are arranged on a platform.

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Inside an orange-walled temple hall, a priest in white dhoti sits at a brick fire pit in front of a garlanded altar of deity murtis, with brass kalasha pots and oil lamps before them. Two devotees, one in a red sari, sit on orange cloth with hands folded, and a monk in a white robe sits nearby. A gold-and-red throne stands empty at left, and deity murtis draped with flower garlands line the shrine on the right.2010-12-23Inside an open-sided temple hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof, a homa is performed in front of a shrine. A priest in a saffron-toned garment sits behind a small brick fire pit with a flame, while a seated priest in white and a few devotees in orange and white clothing sit on orange and blue mats. Brass kalasha pots with mango leaves stand on a pedestal in front of the shrine, where decorated deity murtis are garlanded with white flowers and sit on orange and blue cloths. Seated devotees in the foreground wear white flower garlands. At left, a cameraperson in white clothing films beside an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, and a person in saffron stands near the doorway. Four to six people are visible.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A homa being performed in an open-sided temple hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at center, holding a ritual implement toward a small brick fire pit with a flame. Seated before the fire are several devotees on orange cloth, including a bald man in a white shirt and a woman in a maroon sari. To the right, a row of deity murtis and images adorned with white and orange garlands sits on a raised platform, with brass kalasha pots and offering plates arranged on orange and blue cloths. A woman in a yellow and cream sari with curly hair stands at right reading from a book. An empty ornate gold and red throne is placed at left. A large ornamental shrine with orange drapes is visible behind.2010-12-26A homa ritual in an orange-walled hall. A priest in white dhoti and shawl with a saffron-trimmed cloth sits behind a brick-built fire pit where a flame burns, with offerings of rice, grains, fruit and sweets in steel bowls on orange mats. Four guests sit on the floor in garlands: a woman in a maroon sari with red flowers, a man in grey top and white trousers, a woman in yellow blouse and maroon sari, and a bald man in white clothes. Behind them, a red throne and an ornate gold throne stand empty. A kalasha with red cloth sits on a tray at right, and a standing attendant in white is visible at upper right.2010-12-23A homa is being performed in a temple hall with a brick fire pit where a flame burns. A man in white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth and a sacred thread, hands folded in prayer, sits behind the fire on a low seat. Beside him a bald man in white with a beaded necklace sits. On the left, a bald man in white with a garland and a woman in a green sari with a red border and gold bangles sit on mats with hands joined. In the foreground, a man in grey kurta with a flower garland and a woman in purple sit facing the fire. Offerings of oil lamps, brass plates of rice and sweets, and a kalasha-like vessel lie on orange cloth. Behind them, deity murtis in bright garlands and a golden throne-like seat stand in the hall, with drummers at the back.2010-12-26A photograph of an outdoor-roofed temple courtyard with orange walls and a corrugated roof, showing a homa in progress. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at a brick fire pit with a flame, holding an oil lamp. Seated on orange and striped cloths in the foreground are a woman in a yellow top and a man in white with a garland, plus others in the left foreground wearing garlands. Behind them are metal bowls of rice and food offerings and brass pots with green plants. On the right, a row of deity murtis and seated figures are decorated with garlands and draped in orange and blue cloth. A golden throne-like seat sits at left, and a monk in white walks past in the background.2010-12-26Indoor ceremony on an orange cloth with blue-and-purple woven mats. Four people sit cross-legged with palms pressed together in namaste. On the left, a woman in a maroon sari with a yellow blouse and white flower garland sits beside a man in a grey shirt and light grey trousers with white and red garlands. Next, a woman in a red sari with a white garland sits beside a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with white flower garlands. Yellow marigold petals are scattered on the cloth, and brass plates with yellow flowers and a bronze vessel sit at the right near stacked yellow-wrapped items. Behind them, a figure in a yellow garment and flower garland sits on a red throne with a gold crown-shaped top. A man in a white dhoti with a red-orange shawl stands at the far right, and a cameraman in white with a yellow shawl stands near the railing. Other seated devotees in white and orange fill the background.2010-12-23Photo of a ritual inside a covered open-sided hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A bare-chested devotee in white dhoti with a gold-beaded mala prostrates on an orange mat before a golden kalasha-filled arrangement with green coconut tops. A standing priest in white with a gold waist cord holds a tray. On the left, a man in saffron robes and a beaded necklace holds a plate with a yellow offering. Several seated women in saris and devotees sit behind. Ornate gold chairs and a decorated throne stand at the back, and a richly dressed deity murti with flower garlands is at right. Around 20 people visible.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A homa is being performed in a temple hall with orange walls and orange floor cloths. At the centre, a square brick fire pit holds a burning fire, and a priest in white dhoti sits cross-legged tending it while another priest with a shaved head and white shawl sits beside him. In the foreground, a bald man in a grey shirt with a white flower garland and a woman in a dark red outfit sit on the orange cloth watching. On the right, a row of deity murtis are decorated with white and yellow garlands, with brass kalashas and offerings on silver trays in front. A carved golden chair stands empty at left, and a few more people in white and orange clothes stand in the background.2010-12-23A photo of a homa in an orange-walled temple hall. A fire burns in a small brick fire pit on an orange cloth in the foreground, with bowls of rice, grains and offerings set beside it. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at the fire. Seated devotees on the left wear garlands and one wears a yellow top. On the right, a row of deity murtis and idols are draped in garlands and cloth, with brass kalasha-style pots and lamps on silver-edged platforms. A golden throne-like seat stands at left and a small figure in white moves in the background. No candidate for a person is clearly visible in the scene.2010-12-26