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Close photo of a homa ritual: a figure's hand holds a metal ladle or torch over a dark rectangular fire pit, with a flame rising from it. Silver ceremonial vessels with engraved bands and lidded tops stand on either side. Pink flower garlands hang over red and striped fabric, and a rudraksha bracelet is visible on the wrist. Flower petals lie at the base of the pit.

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January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31Close-up of a ritual in progress: a dark square stone pedestal or altar sits between two ornate polished silver vessels with lidded tops and decorated stands. A bright flame or lamp burns at the centre of the altar. Behind it, a person in a red-maroon garment wears rudraksha beads on the wrist and a long garland of pink flowers, while another hand holds a silver tray of grain or powder at upper right. Green and red cloth covers the base, with scattered petals and flower offerings.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31Close photograph of a homa fire ritual. A black square fire pit in the foreground emits white smoke, and a hand holds a long dark wooden ladle or stick over it while a straw broom-like sweeper lies beside the pit. Two polished silver ceremonial vessels with lids flank the pit. A person wearing a red-orange cloth with a tiger-striped shawl and rudraksha beads on the arm is seated behind, with a pink lotus flower garland hanging across the body. Only partial limbs and clothing are visible, so no face is shown.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31Close view of a ritual preparation: a person in a red-orange cloth wrapped around the lower body grinds or mixes something in a black stone mortar with a black pestle, a thin stick held in the fingers. Around the mortar stand ornate polished silver vessels with engraved floral and figure designs and lids with knob handles. A pink flower garland hangs at the right, and a red bracelet is visible on the wrist. The pink-sandal-toned feet and the striped fabric at the top suggest a seated ceremonial setting.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31Close-up photograph of a homa fire burning on a dark metal fire pit during a ritual. Behind the flames, a seated figure in red-orange cloth with a zebra-striped garment is visible, wearing a long pink-and-white flower garland and rudraksha beads. Two ornate silver bowls with engraved designs flank the fire, and a small brass-toned vessel with lid sits at the right edge. Only partial limbs and fabric are visible, with no full face shown.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31