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March 09 20182018-03-09A photograph of a yellow-painted brick homa fire pit, a square structure built of stacked bricks coated in turmeric-yellow paint with white ash marks, the central square opening empty. A polished silver bowl filled with yellow liquid sits at the right edge, and a green cloth and gold-coloured ornamental base are visible in the background with white and yellow flower garlands at the top. No people are visible in the frame.2011-12-20February 19 20162016-02-19May 02 20172017-05-02A photograph of a ritual fire pit built from stacked red bricks, each brick painted yellow with turmeric and decorated with white geometric motifs and red kumkum dots. Dry twigs and sticks are arranged inside the square pit, ready for a homa or yagna fire. Surrounding it on a white tiled floor are a steel bowl of white powder, a small cup of ghee, a brass spoon, a plate of red flowers and a bowl of puffed rice or grains. No people are visible.2006-11-01Photo 11722986 +1 copiesMay 02 20172017-05-02Photo 11717757 +2 copiesA homa fire burns inside a square fire pit built from stacked brown bricks, each top brick dusted with white ash-like powder and dotted with red kumkum. A silver bowl with a ladle sits on the brick rim at left, and a red-robed figure with wrists and a bracelet visible sits behind the fire, tending the flames. Scattered petals and a small potted plant appear at the right edge, and brass vessels rest at the left.2014-03-18January 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesA square fire pit built from stacked yellow-green bricks with white-painted markings holds a bright open flame throwing sparks, a homa or yagna fire. Silver pots with coconuts wrapped in green leaves sit at the left, and a bowl of red and yellow fruit with banana leaves rests at the top right. A partially visible figure in orange clothing appears at the top left edge, but no face or full person is shown. No people are clearly visible beyond that edge.2011-12-08 +1 copiesDecember 08 20112011-12-08 +1 copies