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A photograph of a fire ritual at night: a large flame rises from a fire pit or homa kunda, with a brass vessel and small oil lamp beside it. In the foreground a round brass plate holds a white cloth bundle tied with a flower on a bed of white grains, flanked by plates of red dried material and yellow flowers on a striped cloth. No people are visible; the setting suggests a homa or yagna offering.

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A photograph of a homa fire pit with tall orange flames rising from a stone or brick altar at night. In front, on a striped cloth, sit a steel plate of white grains holding a small cloth-wrapped bundle tied with a cord and topped by a pale flower, a plate of dried red chillies on the left, and a plate of yellow and green flowers on the right. A small brass lamp and a brass pitcher stand near the fire, with no people visible.2016-10-10July 08 20172017-07-08 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of an aarti camphor flame burning on a brass plate heaped with white camphor tablets. The plate is surrounded by garlands and loose flowers: white jasmine-like blossoms, pink and red petals and green leaves. In the background a blurred figure in a reddish-brown garment stands beside a brass oil lamp with a bell-shaped base. The scene suggests a puja or aarti offering.2012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05January 05 20182018-01-05A homa fire pit at an altar with a red cloth bundle tied with yellow and purple flowers resting on a pile of wooden sticks. Bright flames rise from the fire on the right while smoke drifts across the frame. Marigold and purple flower petals line the stone edge of the altar. Silver vessels and a small lamp flame appear softly blurred in the background. No people are visible.2016-02-16 +2 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesA close photograph of a ritual fire on a brass plate, with tall orange flames rising from a heap of white and pale grains and offerings of pale cakes or pieces. Surrounding the plate are white jasmine-like flower garlands, red blossoms and green leaves on a copper tray, with another tray of white flowers and pink petals behind. No people are visible; the image shows a homa or yagna offering in progress.2012-06-05A close photograph of a small white cloth bundle tied with a knot and tucked with pink and red flowers, resting on a brass plate heaped with puffed rice. Fresh white jasmine garlands and pink blossoms lie in the blurred background, with warm oil lamp glows. No people are visible; the bundle appears to be a ritual offering set out for a Deepavali celebration.2016-10-29July 19 20132013-07-19