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A tall flame rises from a rectangular fire pit at night, its base framed by yellow and white flower petals and a red-edged border on a dark stone platform. Behind the fire, dimly lit, a robed figure with a shaved head stands near a gold-rimmed brass vessel, and a second figure in white and maroon garments stands further back, adorned with beaded garlands. A ceremonial gold necklace and a small framed image are visible at right. The scene suggests a fire ritual, possibly a homa or yagna, with offerings and a ladle nearby.

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December 19 20162016-12-19A large open flame rises from a shallow metal vessel with a long handle, set on a stone platform at night. Behind it are garlands of marigolds and red flowers, a carved ornate niche, and a small brass kalasha or lamp stand with floral decoration on the left. Small offerings and leaves lie around the fire base. The scene suggests a fire ritual, with no people visible.2007-12-10December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of a homa fire burning in a dark setting. Tall orange flames rise from a stone fire pit, with a metal bowl of offerings or ghee sitting at the base. A hand holding a long ladle or stick is visible at the right edge, and a brass oil lamp with a lit wick stands at the left. No people are clearly visible beyond the hand.2009-05-28A large fire blazes in a dark indoor setting, with tall orange flames rising from a fire pit or altar hearth in front of a shadowy deity murti or ornate shrine backdrop. A brass bowl with scalloped rim sits at the left edge of the hearth, and green grass or kusha blades appear at the right. No people are visible; the scene centers on a homa fire ritual.2009-05-28December 06 20162016-12-06 +1 copiesA tall, bright fire blazes in a homa fire pit at night, with flames rising high against a dark background. A brass bowl with a scalloped rim sits on the left beside the fire pit. Behind the fire, a dim shrine area shows a framed niche decorated with white flower garlands and brass arches. Grass stalks appear at the right edge. No people are visible in the scene.2009-05-28December 02 20162016-12-02Close photo of a brass vessel holding a large open flame rising upward. Beside it stands a brass oil lamp with a tall stem and a pointed flame, and a brass plate with a flame at its base. At the right edge a garland of white and orange flowers with green leaves hangs. The background is dark wood and a dark cloth with a pale stripe. No people are visible.2018-05-31A 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.2009-05-28A large fire blazes over a low altar or fire pit in the foreground, with sparks flying upward. Two shirtless male priests sit behind the flames in the background, one with a sacred mark on his forehead and white-beaded necklaces, the other with a beaded garland and a cloth draped over his shoulder. Their faces are blurred by the fire's glare. On the left edge, a garland of white and red flowers hangs near the frame, and at the right edge a red-and-pink textile is partly visible. The scene suggests a homa or yagna fire ritual in progress.2016-03-06 +1 copiesA tall, bright fire blazes upward from a homa fire pit at night against a dark background. To the left, a brass bowl with scalloped rim sits on the stone platform beside the flames, and a dark ceremonial vessel is visible at the edge. Behind the fire, faint garlands and a decorated shrine area are barely discernible in the shadows. A green grass blade stands at the right edge. No people are visible in the frame.2009-05-28