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A homa fire burns in a square white-tiled fire pit under a large dark tree at dusk. On the right, a person in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged beside a microphone, one hand raised near the chest. A second person in white clothing sits at the left edge near the flames, and a further figure in orange sits behind the fire. Offerings lie scattered around the pit. The orange-robed figure on the right shows long hair and no visible distinctive adornments clearly enough to confirm identity, so the appearance candidate is uncertain.

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September 21 20062006-09-21A photograph of a homa fire ritual at an outdoor site under large dark trees. A tall bright flame rises from a white brick fire pit in the left foreground. On the right, a seated figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and sits behind a small microphone stand, with a silver ritual implement lying near the pit. Behind the fire, a person in white clothing sits partly hidden at the left edge. The figure in orange appears to be a person by appearance, with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, but the cues are limited, so the identity is uncertain.2006-09-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire ritual under a large banyan-type tree at dusk. A brick-lined fire pit blazes in the left foreground with tall orange flames. Seated on the right, a person with long dark hair and a red forehead mark wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and gestures outward with one hand toward a microphone on a stand. A silver ritual vessel sits near the fire pit, and a second person in white is partly visible behind the flames. The dense tree branches and foliage fill the background.2006-09-21 +1 copiesOutdoor homa at night beside a white-brick fire pit where tall orange flames rise. On the right, a person in an orange robe sits cross-legged with hands joined near a microphone stand, facing the fire. Behind the fire, two or three people in white clothes sit on mats under trees, with brass vessels and offerings on the ground in front of the pit.2006-09-21 +1 copiesOutdoor homa ritual beneath a large spreading tree. A bright fire burns in a rectangular pit lined with white bricks, with flames rising from it. On the right, a person in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged before a microphone stand and the fire, with dark hair. To the left, several people in white ritual clothes sit on striped mats, one leaning forward toward the fire. Brass vessels, a small bowl and offerings lie near the fire pit on the ground.2006-09-21 +1 copiesOutdoor fire ritual at dusk beneath a large tree. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged beside a square fire pit built of white bricks, with flames rising from the centre and marigold petals scattered on the bricks. Two assistants flank him: one in white with an orange shawl holding a long staff, and another in white kneeling behind with a metal stand. Brass vessels, a silver cup, plates of offerings and a bundle of sticks lie on a cloth in front. A person in orange is partly visible at the lower right. The scene is a homa with offerings.2006-09-21September 21 20062006-09-21 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange robe performs a fire ritual at a homa pit built from stacked white bricks, with a tall flame rising from the top. The figure has long dark hair, a tilak on the forehead, and holds a long stick or ladle over the fire. Behind the pit, a second person in white clothing holds a tall staff. Brass vessels, a silver bowl, plates of offerings and marigold petals sit on the mat in the foreground. A tree trunk and bare ground form the outdoor background. a person is probable: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a forehead mark, consistent with a homa being performed.2006-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20062006-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20062006-09-21September 21 20062006-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20062006-09-21