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Close photograph of a tall column of bright orange flame rising from a brass aarti or puja plate filled with white camphor-like material, surrounded by fresh white jasmine and red and pink flower garlands. Behind the flame, a blurred figure in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha-style beaded adornments and a gold pendant is partly visible, but the face and full figure are not shown and no person can be confidently identified. The flame dominates the frame with warm, glowing light.

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June 05 20122012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05A tall fire rises from a metal plate heaped with flowers, including white jasmine and pink blooms, with a dark stick and white cloth-wrapped offerings in the flames. Behind it a standing figure wears a bare shoulder and a reddish-orange cloth, while a person in a gold sequined garment stands at left. The flame is a ritual fire.2012-06-05Close view of a ritual fire burning tall and bright above a round metal tray of flower garlands, pink and white petals and red blooms. Behind the tray, a partly visible person in red and gold ceremonial cloth with a dark bead necklace and gold pendant stands near a green table cloth. To the right, a second tray of white and pink flowers and a brass lamp sit beside a silver air cooler. The scene suggests a homa or fire offering. No faces are fully visible.2012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05Close-up photograph of an aarti camphor flame burning on a brass plate heaped with white camphor tablets. The plate is surrounded by garlands and loose flowers: white jasmine-like blossoms, pink and red petals and green leaves. In the background a blurred figure in a reddish-brown garment stands beside a brass oil lamp with a bell-shaped base. The scene suggests a puja or aarti offering.2012-06-05December 05 20162016-12-05A close photograph of a homa fire pit with large flames rising from a wooden platform decorated with red and pink flower garlands. A metal ladle is held from above into the fire, and a brass bowl sits on the left. Yellow marigold flowers blur in the foreground and a figure in white clothing stands at the right edge. The photo appears to be from a fire ritual; no clearly identifiable person's face is visible.2016-09-09A close photograph of a ritual fire on a brass plate, with tall orange flames rising from a heap of white and pale grains and offerings of pale cakes or pieces. Surrounding the plate are white jasmine-like flower garlands, red blossoms and green leaves on a copper tray, with another tray of white flowers and pink petals behind. No people are visible; the image shows a homa or yagna offering in progress.2012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05October 05 20112011-10-05Close-up photograph of a large open flame rising from a brass plate of offerings during a fire ritual. Two pale cylindrical blocks. Garlands of white jasmine and pink and red flowers surround the plate, with a dark wooden ladle resting on the edge. Behind the fire are blurred gold and maroon tones. No people are visible in the frame.2012-06-05