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A dim nighttime photograph of a homa fire ceremony. A large orange fire blazes in the centre, with smoke rising. Behind it stands a golden deity murti with an ornate crown-like headdress. To the right, tall brass lamp stands with multiple oil lamps burn. On the left, a robed figure in red and saffron stands near a small lit lamp. Several dark silhouetted people sit or stand in the foreground facing the fire.

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A dimly lit nighttime ritual at a homa fire pit in a dark stone-walled shrine. A bright orange fire blazes in front of a gilded deity murti with ornate golden ornaments. A robed priest in red-orange cloth stands at left beside the fire, while several silhouetted devotees sit in the foreground facing the flames. Tall brass lamp stands with multiple oil lamps flicker on the right, and smoke rises from the fire.2008-10-27Night photograph of a fire ritual. A large orange fire burns in front of a deity murti with golden ornaments. A figure in a red-orange garment on the left raises a lit oil lamp or torch. Several tall brass lamp stands with lit lamps glow on the right. Only silhouetted figures of worshippers are visible at the bottom, partly obscured by the flames and darkness.2008-10-27Night photo of a homa fire ritual in a dim temple space. A large orange fire blazes before a golden deity murti with an ornate crown and garlands, and several small flames burn in lamp stands. A figure in red and white ritual dress tends the fire, with silhouetted seated devotees in the foreground. The overall tone is warm orange and red against dark shadows.2008-10-27A dimly lit nighttime ritual scene with a fire blazing before a deity murti adorned with flower garlands. A robed figure in orange-red clothing stands at left holding up a flaming aarti lamp or kalasha-like vessel toward the fire. Several seated devotees in dark silhouette sit on the floor in the foreground. Tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on the right beside the deity. Smoke and orange light fill the dark temple space.2008-10-27A dark night photograph of a fire ritual at an outdoor temple-style setting. A fire pit blazes in the center with flames and smoke rising, beside a sculpted deity murti lit by the glow. A priest on the left in a reddish-orange garment holds a lit lamp or tray of fire aloft. Several silhouetted devotees sit or stand in the foreground, and tall brass lamp stands with multiple flames line the right side. The scene resembles a homa or aarti performed at night.2008-10-27Night photograph of a ritual fire at a temple. A fire burns low at centre-right in front of a golden deity murti with a tall ornate form. A standing figure in a red-orange robe at left holds up a lit oil lamp toward the fire. Several dark silhouettes of seated or standing devotees are in the foreground. Tall brass lamp stands with multiple flames glow to the right, and the scene is warmly lit in orange and red.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A dim, smoky temple interior at night. A large bright fire or homa flame rises in front of a tall golden deity murti, with glowing brass lamps on tall stands on the right. Several silhouetted people stand close together in the foreground, some holding small lit lamps or torches. No identifiable figure in saffron or ornate clothing is clearly visible, so no a person candidate is evident.2008-10-27A dimly lit night ritual photograph showing a fire pit with a bright flame and smoke in the centre. To the left stands a tall brass oil lamp stand with several lit lamps, and beside it a deity murti decorated with a flower garland. Several seated figures in dark clothing sit around the fire pit in the shadows, and a figure stands near the murti holding a small flame. The surroundings are almost entirely dark.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A dimly lit temple interior at night shows a fire pit burning in front of a deity murti decorated with garlands and flower offerings. A robed figure in red-orange clothing with a rudraksha mala stands at left, tending the flames. Two dark silhouetted heads of seated devotees are in the foreground. Several brass lamps with flickering oil flames stand on tall stands to the right.2008-10-27