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November 12 2010

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A photograph of a ritual fire on a brick fire pit in front of a deity murti decorated with layered garlands of red, yellow, orange, white and purple flowers. A tall flame rises from a metal vessel holding offerings, with wooden sticks and marigold petals scattered on the bricks. A silver bowl with a long ladle sits to the left, and a red silk cloth drapes the altar behind. No people are visible.2010-11-12September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesNovember 02 20132013-11-02A ritual homa scene with a visible fire burning in a brass fire pit in the foreground. Behind it, three kalasha pots topped with yellow coconut-like finials and green leaves stand on a white cloth, each decorated with red and white flower garlands and a red-berry garland on the central pot. Behind them hang green and red drapes with yellow and white marigold garlands. No people are clearly visible; only a hand holding a ritual implement appears at the left edge.2013-05-13September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesA homa fire pit at the front of a temple shrine, with a flame burning in the centre over charred wood and ash. Five kalashas stand around the pit; the central one is wrapped in a red and pink garland with yellow marigold strands, and the outer kalashas have yellow marigold garlands, mango leaves and gold-tipped tops. A silver bowl of yellow offering, small brass and steel vessels, a silver spoon and a tray of kumkum and flower petals sit on the stone ledge. Yellow turmeric-marked circles and scattered grass blades mark the stone edge. No people are visible.2013-11-02March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesNovember 02 20132013-11-02Close view of a homa fire burning in a brick fire pit, flames rising high and bright. A round brass bowl with engraved floral border and a brass vessel with spout sit on the left, and white grains with scattered petals cover the bricks. No people are visible in the frame.2016-01-02October 18 20152015-10-18A 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.2010-11-12November 02 20132013-11-02