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A dim, nighttime photograph of a fire ritual with a bright orange flame and billowing smoke rising from a fire pit in front of a decorated altar. Several people in silhouette stand around the fire: a figure on the left holds a ladle-like implement near the flames, and a larger silhouetted figure in the centre-right faces the fire from behind. On the far right, a person in an orange-red robe is partly visible. The altar behind the fire is decorated with white and yellow flowers, green fruits, and red cloth, and a brass lamp stands at the upper left. The scene appears to be a homa or yagna.

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October 27 20082008-10-27Dim night photograph of a homa or fire ritual in front of a decorated deity murti garlanded with white flower strands and yellow marigold-like beads. A large flame and smoke rise from the fire pit in front of the murti. Three seated figures are silhouetted in the foreground with their backs or profiles turned to the camera; one at left wears saffron-orange clothing and appears to play a long wind instrument, and the central figure wears a dark garment. Brass oil lamps and offering items sit on the altar. Date and event context suggest a Chandi homa at AadiKailaasa, though only the fire, garlands and seated figures are clearly visible.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27Night photograph of a homa fire ritual in a dimly lit hall. A tall bright fire rises from a square fire pit, with smoke billowing upward. In the foreground, several silhouetted devotees with dark hair face the fire from behind. To the left stands a garland of red and pink flowers on a golden stand, and lit brass oil lamps glow at the top and edges of the frame. The scene centres on the sacred fire offering.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27Blurred night photograph of a fire ritual at a temple. Bright flames rise from a fire pit in front of a decorated deity murti draped with white and yellow flower garlands. Three silhouetted figures sit or stand in the foreground, one in dark clothing with short hair seen from behind, and one on the left in orange-red robes. A brass lamp stands at the upper left edge.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A photograph taken at night of a large fire burning in front of a dark wall, with bright orange flames and smoke rising. Several people are seen from behind as dark silhouettes in the foreground, watching the fire, including a figure on the right with curly hair in dark clothing. Brass lamp stands with flames and flower garlands hang at the top edges.2008-10-27Night photograph of a fire ritual at AadiKailaasa, Bengaluru. A large fire burns in front of a brick wall, with smoke rising around tall brass lamp stands and several lit oil lamps. Silhouetted devotees in the foreground watch the flames from behind. Their faces are dark and not identifiable, and no one is clearly identifiable as a person. The setting suggests a homa or fire offering. Ornate brass lamps glow with warm light.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27