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A homa fire burns inside a yellow-painted brick fire pit in front of a carved wooden double door. Two shirtless men in white dhotis sit cross-legged on a striped mat behind the fire. The man on the left wears a yellow head cloth with a maroon border, multiple gold-coloured beaded necklaces, and a white shawl; he holds a copper bowl and a small ritual book. The man on the right wears a white dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and sits with his hands folded. Marigold and rose garlands decorate the pit and two brass kalasha-type pots with mango leaves. Brass vessels, a bowl of fruit, oranges, a small kalasha and a lamp stand sit on the mat, with a bamboo-like ritual object at lower left. A partial figure of another person appears at the far right edge.

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A photograph of a homa fire ritual in a temple-like courtyard in front of carved wooden doors. A fire burns in a square pit built of yellow-ochre bricks, decorated with marigold garlands, red flowers and oranges. Two bare-chested men in white dhoti sit cross-legged beside the fire: the man on the left wears a yellow turban, a gold necklace and a white shoulder cloth, and holds a brass bowl; the man on the right, in a white dhoti with a blue-striped shawl and gold necklace, sits with his hand at his chin. A brass kalasha with flowers and brass lamps and vessels sit near the fire, and a partly visible person is at the right edge.2017-04-06A homa fire ritual in front of ornate dark wooden double doors with brass fittings. A fire burns inside a square pit built of yellow-ochre bricks, decorated with white rice-flour lines, rose petals and dark seeds. 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Marigold garlands, oranges, bananas and flowers lie nearby; a heavy wooden door with brass studs stands behind.2017-04-06April 06 20172017-04-06April 06 20172017-04-06A photo of a homa fire ritual in an indoor temple-like room with a dark carved wooden door and stone walls. A square yellow-painted fire pit with a burning fire sits at centre, surrounded by marigold and rose petals, fruits, banana leaves and brass vessels. Three men sit on striped mats: the one at left is bare-chested with a yellow head wrap, rudraksha-style beaded garlands and a white dhoti, tending the fire; the one at centre wears a white shawl and beaded garlands; the one at right wears an orange shawl and beaded garlands. A marigold-decorated kalasha and a red-clad figure stand at the edges. Three people are visible.2017-04-06A homa fire burns on a yellow-brick fire pit built in layers, with flowers and marigold garlands around it and a kalasha-style pot nearby. 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A wooden door with brass studs stands behind, and a kalasha with yellow flower garlands sits near the fire. A signboard in the upper left shows Telugu and other text beside a fan.2017-04-06