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May 21 2014

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Photo 11727070 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire burning atop a stacked brick fire pit at night. Papers and slips are feeding the flames, with glowing embers and ash on the bricks. A small golden kalasha-style vessel and a brass bowl sit at the base. Three or four people in white and red-orange garments stand behind, one holding a long wooden stick toward the fire and others tossing papers, with more scraps scattered on the ground.2014-05-21January 09 20152015-01-09Close view of a square fire pit lined with yellow-green bricks dusted with white powder, a bright orange flame rising from the centre. Blurred figures behind it wear white dhotis and an orange-red cloth stands at the right edge. No clearly identifiable faces are visible, and the fire is the main subject.2011-12-20January 28 20152015-01-28November 10 20112011-11-10KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 2/28/20222022-02-28January 09 20152015-01-09A young priest in a white dhoti and white shirt with a red cloth draped over his shoulder kneels at a brick fire pit during a homa. He feeds the flames with an offering from a brass bowl while a bright fire burns in the brick-lined pit, decorated with yellow flowers and red petals. Standing people in white and red clothing stand behind him, and a brass vessel and oil lamp sit near the front edge.March 05 20152015-03-05Close-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.2011-11-10July 02 20162016-07-02 +1 copies