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November 12 2010

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A homa fire burns on a square of red brick blocks, with bundled sticks and yellow marigold petals scattered around the flame. Behind it, a turmeric-yellow Ganesha figure sits on a silver plate of purple and yellow flowers, in front of a red and orange silk drape with marigold garlands. In the foreground, a steel bowl holds fried snacks, and a silver bowl with a ladle sits on the left beside a small brass vessel. No people are visible.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A homa fire burns in a brick-lined fire pit on the ground, with a large orange flame rising beside an offering bundle wrapped in red cloth. A priest's hand, wearing a gold bangle and white garment, reaches toward the fire with a ladle. Nearby, a stainless steel bowl holds fried sweets, another holds pale offerings, and a small brass vessel sits beside the pit. Behind the fire, a golden deity murti rests on a plate of flower petals in front of an orange silk-draped altar decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, and tall brass lamps stand at the right. A microphone stand is at the left edge. No people's faces are visible.2010-11-12A homa fire burns in a brick-lined fire pit with dry sticks and kusha grass laid across it. Behind it on a silver plate sits a turmeric-coloured clay figure of Ganesha surrounded by purple and yellow flowers. A silver bowl stands to the left and a steel plate of fried snacks sits in the foreground. Red cloth forms the background. No people are visible.2010-11-12 +1 copiesClose view of a homa fire pit built from stacked red and yellow bricks, with tall orange flames rising from the centre. Flower petals, scattered rice grains and a few incense sticks lie on the brick ledges around the fire. A polished copper bowl with engraved floral borders sits on the left beside a small brass pot, both holding offerings. Blurred red and maroon cloth appears in the background. No people are visible, only the ritual setup of the fire offering.2016-01-02 +1 copiesMay 12 20132013-05-12May 12 20132013-05-12May 15 20162016-05-15December 14 20112011-12-14May 15 20162016-05-15September 19 20152015-09-19