A square fire pit built of yellow-ochre bricks holds a burning homa fire with flames rising over charred offerings and scattered red flower petals. Behind it, a seated figure in a maroon-red garment with rudraksha beads and bangles sits at the edge of the frame, hands near a copper bowl. Brass vessels, a bowl of bananas, a small oil lamp and a plate of offerings sit on the altar around it. - Nithyanandapedia

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A square fire pit built of yellow-ochre bricks holds a burning homa fire with flames rising over charred offerings and scattered red flower petals. Behind it, a seated figure in a maroon-red garment with rudraksha beads and bangles sits at the edge of the frame, hands near a copper bowl. Brass vessels, a bowl of bananas, a small oil lamp and a plate of offerings sit on the altar around it.

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