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December 08 2011

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Close photograph of a burning bundle of dried grass or herbs on a round brass plate held by two hands at the right edge, the flames rising high. A second flame glows at the left, with a small metal dish and yellow flower petals on a stone ledge. The wearer's orange clothing is visible at the bottom right. Blurred colourful background.2017-09-21 +1 copiesClose photo of a ritual fire burning above a shallow silver tray on a stone ledge. A hand holding a bundle of sticks or herbs feeds the flame, which rises bright orange with sparks. Beside the tray stands a small silver pot with a handle, and a green floral garland hangs blurred in the upper left. A bangled wrist is visible at right. No people's faces are shown; the scene centres on the fire offering.2012-01-08November 10 20112011-11-10A close view of a homa fire burning in a brick fire pit with rust-coloured bricks marked with white lines. Tall orange flames rise from kindling sticks at the centre. A copper ladle rests on the right and a small metal bowl sits at the lower left. Behind the fire, a white-draped altar holds brass pots, red flowers and a small deity murti in a gold and red cloth. No people are visible.2009-05-28A photograph of a ritual arati in a temple setting. A person's hands hold a silver pedestal lamp with a bright open flame and burning sticks, extended toward a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red and yellow flowers and green leaves. A brass bowl with yellow marigold petals sits in the foreground. In the blurred background a figure in white clothing stands near a golden ornamental stand. The scene reflects a flame-offering puja at a shrine.2015-10-18March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesA large open flame rises from a fire pit in a dark room, with tall orange and yellow tongues of fire. A shallow brass or copper bowl with a scalloped rim sits in the lower left foreground near the fire, and brass lamp stands are visible at the edges. Behind the fire is a dim altar area with a draped cloth and a small lamp. The scene appears to show a homa or yagna fire ritual; no people are visible.2009-05-28November 10 20112011-11-10May 02 20172017-05-02Close-up photograph of a homa fire burning in a brick-lined fire pit, with tall orange flames rising from wood. A long-handled copper ladle rests on the right, and a copper or brass vessel sits beside the fire. Marigold and red flower garlands and scattered petals lie on the brick edges. Behind the fire, an ornate brass container and a blurred figure in grey clothing appear out of focus. No faces are clearly visible.2011-11-10January 08 20122012-01-08November 10 20112011-11-10