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Close photograph of a homa fire rising from a brick fire pit at night. Tall orange flames surge upward beside a large polished copper bowl with embossed floral borders. Marigold garlands and scattered flower petals rest on the brick ledge, with more marigold garlands and a metal kalasha-like vessel blurred in the background. No people are visible.

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November 10 20112011-11-10Close photograph of a tall flame rising from a brick-lined fire pit, the fire blazing orange and yellow against dark surroundings. Behind it sits a polished copper vessel with a repeated embossed border on a brick ledge, beside scattered flower petals, a red offering and a green garland. This looks like a homa fire ritual setting, with no people visible.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Close view of a tall, bright fire rising from a brick-lined fire pit during a homa or yagna. A large brass or copper vessel sits to the right of the flames, and marigold garlands and floral offerings lie on the bricks and in the blurred background. Scattered petals and leaves surround the base of the fire. No people are visible.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10A close photograph of a tall, bright fire rising from a brick-lined fire pit during a homa. Behind it, a brass or copper vessel sits on the brick edge beside a shallow bowl, with marigold and red flower garlands and scattered petals around the base. A blurred golden ornamental box and flowers appear in the background. No people are visible.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Close photograph of a large open flame rising from a fire pit built of red brick, with bright orange and yellow tongues of fire curling upward at night. Behind the pit a metal bowl or vessel sits on the wall, and small offerings of red and white flowers rest on the bricks at the edges. No people are visible; the scene suggests a homa fire ritual during night worship.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Close-up of a blazing fire rising from a brick-lined homa pit with scattered flowers and leaves on the bricks. A polished metal bowl sits to the left. Behind the fire, a blurred person in a red-orange garment wears a beaded necklace with a pendant, seated at the ritual fire. The scene suggests a homa or yagna offering.2011-11-10