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A close shot of a dark-skinned hand, wrist and arm holding a shallow dark metal dish with a small flame burning in it against a dimly lit stone-textured wall. The flame is small and bright orange, possibly a camphor or oil lamp being held up for offering. No faces are visible and no identifiable ceremonial clothing or ornaments are shown. The background has faint carved or painted markings on warm brown walls.

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Close-up photograph of a hand pressing or smearing a white paste onto a reddish-brown surface, with a blurred warm background of amber and brown tones. The fingers are visible at the top left, and the texture of the paste is clearly visible. No people's faces or full figures are shown, and no clear ritual context is established.2012-05-23 +1 copiesMay 07 20122012-05-07 +1 copiesMay 13 20122012-05-13 +1 copiesMay 20 20122012-05-20Close-up photograph of two cupped hands held palms-up, with a small lit flame or glowing light cupped in them. The hands are in front of a dark background with an orange cloth visible at the bottom edge. Warm light glows from between the fingers.2011-04-21May 13 20122012-05-13 +1 copiesClose view of a dark textile backdrop with a gold-coloured ornamental structure. Two large curved golden arms or horns are mounted at the top, with a small ornate golden mask-like centrepiece hanging below. A red object and a round golden plate appear at the lower left.June 05 20122012-06-05 +1 copiesA close, dark-background photograph of a bright orange-yellow fire burning in a stone or metal fire pit, with flames rising vigorously and glowing embers at the base. No people are visible in the frame. This appears to be a sacred fire as used in a homa or yagna.2010-10-17June 01 20122012-06-01 +1 copiesMay 18 20082008-05-18A dark night photograph of a homa fire burning in a square stone-edged fire pit. Tall orange flames rise from the pit, with a small glowing lamp at the far left edge. Behind the fire, a dim figure sits in the shadows, partly visible, with a reddish cloth and an offering tray or vessel near the fire. The surroundings are largely black, lit only by the fire.