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Photo 11701308A close photograph of a homa fire burning in a rectangular fire pit lined with orange marigold flowers and red seeds or beads along its edges. Bright orange flames rise and curl upward in the centre. At the upper right a polished brass or copper bowl sits at the pit's rim. The background is dark with a blurred patch of coloured cloth. No people are visible; the image shows a sacred fire ritual setup.2017-08-21 +1 copiesAugust 21 20172017-08-21November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of a homa fire pit built from red bricks at night, with bright orange flames and billowing smoke rising from a central square hearth. A small brass or copper vessel with a ladle sits at the upper left edge. No people are visible; the scene is dark and lit only by the fire.2017-07-28A 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.2009-05-28Photograph of a homa fire ritual at night. A large orange flame rises from a brick-built fire pit with a white and red patterned cloth on its top edge, surrounded by smoke. A brass dish and a metal bowl of offerings sit beside the pit, and yellow marigold garlands hang at the right edge. Behind the fire, a shirtless figure sits in shadow, partly silhouetted, and a dim temple-like structure fills the background.2017-09-27November 10 20112011-11-10A photograph of a homa fire burning in a rectangular brick-lined fire pit, with bright orange flames rising on the left. A small hammered brass or copper bowl sits on the pit's rim, with red flower petals and white powder scattered along the edges. Behind the fire, a partly visible person's hand holds a long ladle or stick, and a bead garland hangs at right. The setting appears to be a fire ritual with offerings. No faces are visible.2017-08-02A photograph of a blazing fire burning in a rectangular brick-lined fire pit at night, with bright orange flames rising over ash, scattered flower petals and small offerings such as coconut pieces or fruit. Dark background with faint plates and a tray of items at the upper left. No people are visible; this appears to be a homa or yagna fire ritual setting.2008-03-22November 10 20112011-11-10Photo 11701315