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May 18 2008

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May 18 20082008-05-18A photograph taken at night of a large fire burning in an open rectangular fire pit, with bright orange flames rising and curling sideways and flying sparks above. On the right, a seated figure in orange-brown robes sits close to the fire in the darkness, face and details largely obscured. The scene is dark, with the fire as the main light source. Visible activity suggests a fire ritual such as a homa or yagna being prepared.2008-05-18May 18 20082008-05-18December 02 20162016-12-02A close photograph of a bright orange-yellow fire burning inside a square brick-lined fire pit or homa kund, with flames rising upward in the centre. The fire pit walls are warm orange-brown brick and the rim shows dark streaks. No people are visible in the frame; the image shows only the fire.2011-10-01A photograph of a homa fire burning on a square fire pit built from yellow-brown bricks, with tall orange flames rising from the centre. White rice-like grains and scattered flower petals, some red and pink, cover the bricks around the fire. A hand holding a brass bowl of liquid, a brass vessel, appears at the left edge, and a blurred figure in a purple and red garment is visible in the background. No people are clearly identifiable; the visible hands and clothing belong to a partially shown participant in the homa.2016-01-02April 11 20182018-04-11 +1 copiesA tall, bright flame rises from a fire pit or homa altar at night, with a brass or copper bowl at the left edge and scattered red flowers and marigold petals along the low altar surface. A partly visible person in a reddish garment sits at the far left edge, mostly out of frame. The background is a blurred dark green and gold temple setting with bokeh lights.2016-12-02October 01 20112011-10-01A large square fire pit blazes with bright orange flames in the foreground, indicating a homa or yagna being prepared. A person in orange robes stands at the left edge, partly visible, and another person in orange clothing with a wristwatch is at the right edge. A water bottle and small brass items sit on a low table beside the fire in the warm, hazy night setting.2008-05-18A large fire blazes from a square brick-and-white-plastered homa pit at dusk. A priest in white clothing, with a bangle on the wrist, reaches in with a long-handled metal ladle held over a copper or brass bowl containing offerings. Behind the pit, several seated men in white dhotis and shirts play drums, and a woman in a gold-bordered sari stands at the right edge. Brass vessels, a red cloth and fruit lie on the ground near the fire. Scattered figures stand in the background. The scene shows a homa ritual in an outdoor courtyard.2011-12-31A photograph of a homa fire ritual at night. A large brick fire pit blazes with bright orange flames and rising smoke. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and yellow-trimmed shawl pours an offering into the fire with his right hand. A gold-coloured bowl and a gold ladle with a bird-headed handle sit on the pit's edge. Behind the fire, several seated devotees wear white clothes and orange shawls, one older man with white hair in the centre. A faint blue logo appears at upper left, and copyright text appears at lower right.2012-04-24