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Close-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.

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January 31 20182018-01-31Close 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.2018-01-31January 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.2018-01-31Close 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 20182018-01-31Close-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.2018-01-31Close-up photograph of a homa fire burning in a black rectangular fire pit with a bright orange flame. Two polished silver ritual vessels with decorative engraved patterns flank the fire. Bundles of dried grass stalks or kusha are placed in the fire. Behind the fire, a long garland of pink flowers hangs down, and the lower body of a person in red and orange cloth is partially visible, with rudraksha beads near the garland. No faces are visible. The scene suggests a fire ritual with flower offerings.2018-01-31Close view of a ritual preparation: a person in a red-orange cloth wrapped around the lower body grinds or mixes something in a black stone mortar with a black pestle, a thin stick held in the fingers. Around the mortar stand ornate polished silver vessels with engraved floral and figure designs and lids with knob handles. A pink flower garland hangs at the right, and a red bracelet is visible on the wrist. The pink-sandal-toned feet and the striped fabric at the top suggest a seated ceremonial setting.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31