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A dark night scene of a sacred fire burning brightly at the centre, with a group of people seated in a rough circle around it. Most figures appear only as dark silhouettes against the flames, and some lighter-clothed devotees are visible behind the fire. The surrounding ground is in deep shadow. The setting suggests a fire ritual or homa gathering after dark, though no specific ritual is clearly identifiable.

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