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A homa fire burns within a square fire pit built from white-painted bricks, with a central opening of red bricks where flames rise. Orange marigold petals are scattered across the white brick surface. At the top edge, a figure in an orange-red garment is partially visible, and brass vessels, a silver bowl and dried twigs sit on the surrounding ground. The scene is a close view of the sacred fire with no clearly visible people beyond the partially seen robed figure.

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August 26 20072007-08-26A fire-altar construction of stacked white rectangular bricks decorated with orange and magenta flowers, dried grass blades and small white blossoms. A flame burns in a recessed brick fire pit at the top centre, and brass vessels and coconut shell cups sit at the upper left. No people are visible; this resembles a homa/yagna fire altar prepared for ritual use.A brick-built homa fire pit on a tiled floor, with flames and smoke rising from kindling inside a square brick enclosure whose top is dusted with yellow and red powder. Nearby sits a brass plate with rice, a small metal vessel and a wooden bowl of offerings. At the top edge, the lower legs and white-clad knees of a seated person in a yellow-cream cloth are visible, with a bare foot at right, but no face or full figure is shown. Bundles of sticks lie at the right. The page describes a Nithya-Satsang Homa; the visible fire pit with offerings matches a homa, and the seated person's identity cannot be determined from the visible portion.2015-07-18Close-up of a square fire pit built from pale brick and stone blocks, with a bright open flame burning in the centre. Scattered marigold petals and a few red flower offerings sit on the bricks, incense sticks lie across the edge, and small oil lamps glow at the lower corners. A brass vessel is visible at upper right. No people are visible; the scene suggests a homa or yagna fire ritual.2007-10-18A homa fire burns inside a square pit built from whitewashed bricks set on bare ground, with flames rising from the centre. Yellow marigold flowers are scattered over the bricks and pit edge, and a thin twine or grass cord is strung across the top. A brass ladle with a long handle rests on the left side, with a brass bowl and a long-handled spoon nearby. Behind, on a low platform, there are a steel plate of dried herbs or grains, a red cloth bundle and a brass vessel with flowers. Floor mats in red and white stripes lie at the upper right, and a person in white clothing sits at the top edge, partly visible.2010-07-24Close view of a brick-lined fire pit (homa kunda) with bright orange flames rising from the centre. The square pit has whitewashed brick and concrete sides, and a ring of dried grass stalks and white flower petals is laid around its rim. A brass vessel sits at the left edge beside a wooden ladle, and blurred white-clad legs are visible at the top of the frame. This is a fire ritual setup with no clearly visible person beyond the partial legs.2006-10-02December 23 20102010-12-23A large open flame rises from a square fire pit built of pale stone or brick blocks. Scattered marigold and red flower petals and yellow and red blossoms lie on the ledges around the pit, with a few marigold garlands hanging at the top of the frame. A thin dried stalk lies across the right side. No people are visible; the image is a close view of a homa-style fire pit with offerings.2007-12-10June 09 20092009-06-09Close photo of a homa fire burning in a square fire pit built of reddish-orange bricks with white painted geometric markings on the rim. Flames rise from dry wood and sticks inside the pit, with a small metal cup holding incense sticks at the back. Red rose petals and flower offerings lie on the brick edges and in a flower tray behind, and a brass vessel with a long handle sits at the left. Colourful cloth and a mat are visible in the dim background. No people are visible.2019-03-17A tall column of bright orange flame rises from a fire pit built of pale stacked bricks, decorated with scattered red and yellow marigold petals and flower heads. Thin dried stalks lie across the bricks. Behind the fire, a gold-coloured deity murti is draped in a red silk cloth and adorned with a long white and yellow flower garland. Another flower-decorated altar stands at the left edge. No people are visible in the frame; the scene reads as a homa or yagna fire ritual.2007-12-10May 15 20162016-05-15