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A photograph of a homa fire pit in a dim ritual space. A red-bordered rectangular fire pit with white decorative stripes holds a burning fire with orange flames and smoke rising from ash and charred wood. On the right, a steel plate holds offerings including what appears to be cut fruit and leafy greens. Scattered petals and leaves cover the concrete floor, and a brass vessel sits at the edge of the frame. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a homa fire burning in a red-painted rectangular fire pit with white decorative trim, set on a concrete floor. Bright flames rise from a bed of burnt wood and offerings, with smoke drifting upward. To the right, a brass plate holds offerings including a folded white cloth and flower petals, and a small brass vessel sits nearby. Only partial limbs of seated people are visible at the top edge, and no faces are shown.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A photograph of a homa fire burning in a square red-painted fire pit with white stripe borders, set on a bare concrete floor. Flames rise from wood and offerings in the centre. A small brass bowl sits to the right, scattered petals lie on the floor, and a white plate edge appears at the right edge. No people are visible.2009-01-12A photograph of a homa fire burning in a square red-painted fire pit with white wavy line decoration along its rims. Flames rise from a bed of sand and charred wood, with ash and small offerings visible at the base. Behind it on the stone floor lie scattered flower petals, and a brass bowl with a ladle sits to the right beside a cloth-draped edge. No people are visible in the frame.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A square red-painted homa fire pit filled with sand holds a burning fire of sticks and kindling at night. White painted stripes decorate its edges and sides. Nearby on the ground sit a brass vessel, a folded white cloth, scattered flower petals and offering material. No people are visible in the frame.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A photograph of a homa fire pit in a rectangular brick-and-clay altar bordered with white dot patterns and strewn with yellow marigold flowers. Flames rise from burning wood and offerings inside the pit. Behind it, a woven basket holds small clay lamps, a brass bowl with a ladle sits on the altar, and a bottle and a person's white-and-yellow cloth are partly visible at the top right. No people are clearly visible in the frame except partially seen limbs at the edge. Dark photo, outdoor or open hall setting.2016-02-22 +2 copiesFebruary 07 20162016-02-07A red rectangular fire pit with a brick-patterned exterior and white horizontal stripes on its sides holds burning wood sticks with bright orange flames and rising smoke. Behind it, a person in white ritual clothes with gold-bordered cloth sits on a white cushion, with a brass vessel and ritual items on the floor. A wooden stand and a small table are visible in the background. The setting suggests a homa fire ritual.2011-11-01Close-up photograph of a flaming fire burning in a rectangular metal homa kund or fire pit. Dry wooden sticks are stacked in the pit and a tall orange flame rises from them. Behind the pit, blurred offerings include yellow marigold-like flowers, a white flower garland on a yellow pot, and scattered white flower petals on a cloth. No people are visible in the frame.2012-07-09