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Close 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.

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January 31 20182018-01-31Close view of a ritual at a homa or fire offering. A person in red and orange garments with a tiger-striped cloth wears a long garland of pink lotus flowers and a rudraksha mala on the wrist. Their hand holds a long dark stick over a square dark fire pit, with smoke rising. Another hand at upper left holds a flaming bundle or torch. Two ornate silver kalasha pots with carved designs sit on either side of the pit. Only hands, feet and lower body are visible, so the person cannot be identified.2018-01-31Close-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 20182018-01-31Close-up photograph of a homa fire burning on a black square fire altar. A bundle of dried straw or grass is held over the flames, with a dark ritual implement resting in the fire. Behind the altar, a person in deep red cloth wears strands of brown rudraksha beads and a garland of pink lotus flowers. Two ornate silver kalasha-style pots flank the altar on either side.2018-01-31Close-up photograph of a ritual fire offering. A person in a red garment with a tiger-striped band at the waist wears long pink lotus garlands and rudraksha malas across the chest. Their hands hold bundles of grass or leaves over a small flame on a dark square fire pit. Two ornate polished silver vessels with lids flank the fire. Gold ornamentation shows at the right edge. Only the lower body and arms are visible, so no face is shown.2018-01-31Close 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.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31Close view of a homa fire ritual. A black square fire pit sends up flames and smoke. A person in red ceremonial clothing sits behind it, holding a long wooden ladle in one hand and a bundle of straw or grass stalks in the other, feeding the fire. A pink lotus garland hangs over their shoulder, and rudraksha beads are visible at the wrist. Several ornate silver kalasha-style vessels with lids stand around the fire pit, and a colourful striped cloth lies in the foreground. The image shows a homa offering in progress; the person is not clearly identifiable.2018-01-31