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A large fire burns in a rectangular metal fire pit at night, with bright orange flames rising from a heap of dark, glowing embers and coconut-like offerings. A partially visible person in white clothing with an orange shawl stands at the left edge. A white ornate stone shrine or temple structure is visible in the background beside a paved courtyard.

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May 18 20082008-05-18A night photograph of a large fire pit burning with bright orange flames rising from a heaped pile of dark logs or charcoal, set on bare ground. Behind it stands a tiered stone or concrete step platform, and a metal bowl and a plastic container sit at the left edge. No people are visible, consistent with a fire ritual preparation at dusk.2008-05-18May 18 20082008-05-18May 18 20082008-05-18May 18 20082008-05-18May 18 20082008-05-18May 18 20082008-05-18May 18 20082008-05-18May 18 20082008-05-18A large square fire pit blazes with bright orange flames in the foreground, indicating a homa or yagna being prepared. A person in orange robes stands at the left edge, partly visible, and another person in orange clothing with a wristwatch is at the right edge. A water bottle and small brass items sit on a low table beside the fire in the warm, hazy night setting.2008-05-18A photograph taken at night of a large fire burning in an open rectangular fire pit, with bright orange flames rising and curling sideways and flying sparks above. On the right, a seated figure in orange-brown robes sits close to the fire in the darkness, face and details largely obscured. The scene is dark, with the fire as the main light source. Visible activity suggests a fire ritual such as a homa or yagna being prepared.2008-05-18A large fire blazes from a square brick-and-white-plastered homa pit at dusk. A priest in white clothing, with a bangle on the wrist, reaches in with a long-handled metal ladle held over a copper or brass bowl containing offerings. Behind the pit, several seated men in white dhotis and shirts play drums, and a woman in a gold-bordered sari stands at the right edge. Brass vessels, a red cloth and fruit lie on the ground near the fire. Scattered figures stand in the background. The scene shows a homa ritual in an outdoor courtyard.2011-12-31