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A night photograph of a homa at a fire pit: a square white-rimmed fire pit with a large flame rising from it, surrounded by many devotees in saffron and orange clothing with rudraksha malas and gold ceremonial necklaces. Shaved-headed monks sit on the left, while women in orange saris with red and gold borders sit and stand on the right, some with hands joined or holding offerings. Seated on a raised white and gold seat at the back is a figure in orange robes and beads, with a few men in white standing behind. Strings of lights hang on the wall, and a small bowl of offerings sits near the fire pit.

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