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November 01 2011

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November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of a red metal fire pit (homa kunda) with a tall, vigorous fire of burning wood sticks rising from it. Behind it, a gilded wooden stand or altar with carved floral panels and a green cloth with red and white flower garlands. At the left edge, a partially visible person in white clothing holds open a printed booklet. Marigold petals lie on the reddish floor. The scene suggests a homa or yagna ritual.2011-11-01Close photograph of a homa fire burning in a square red fire pit in the foreground, with tall orange flames rising and charred wood visible in the flames. Behind it a gilded brass stand or altar is decorated with green cloth and red and white flower garlands. A partially visible person in white clothing sits at left, holding an open book or papers. Scattered yellow petals lie on the reddish floor.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01Close photo of a red metal fire pit (homa kund) with a tall, bright flame burning wood sticks inside. Behind it, a gold-coloured ornate palanquin or pedestal is decorated with white and red flower garlands and a green cloth. Partial white-clad legs and white papers appear at the left edge. No a person candidate is visible; the scene shows the fire ritual setting only.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01Close-up photograph of a fire pit at night with tall orange flames rising from a dark metal tray holding glowing embers and small wood pieces. A man in a white kurta-style shirt sits behind it, holding a dark wooden or metal vessel in his right hand, only partly visible at the frame's left edge. His face is cropped out of the frame. The setting appears to be a homa or yagna fire ritual at night.2009-11-19December 28 20112011-12-28December 12 20112011-12-12December 12 20112011-12-12Close photo of a homa fire pit at night, with tall orange flames rising from burning logs and smoke drifting upward. A metal vessel with a rim stands beside the fire. Behind it, a wrist with a beaded bracelet and silver watch holds an offering near the flames, and a second person's arm in white is visible at right. Pieces of ash and small offerings lie among the embers on the ground.2013-10-16