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Dark night photograph of a homa fire ritual. A tall flame rises from a square fire pit in the centre, with smoke drifting upward. Tall brass lamp stands with multiple lit oil lamps flank the fire in the background. Several dark silhouetted people sit or stand in the foreground, facing the fire, and a few more figures in orange-toned clothing are faintly visible behind the flames. No clearly identifiable face is visible for any candidate.

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Dark night photograph of a homa fire burning in a fire pit with tall flames and rising smoke at the centre. In the foreground, two dark silhouetted heads and shoulders of people sit facing the fire, their features not visible. Behind the fire, tall brass lamp stands with multiple lit oil lamps (diyas) glow against the darkness, and a bundle of red flowers and golden cloth hangs on the left. The scene suggests a fire ritual with offerings being made, though no figure is clearly identifiable.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27Photograph of a homa fire at night: a tall orange flame rises from a dark fire pit in the centre while silhouetted devotees stand in the foreground. Behind the fire, a seated figure in reddish clothing is partly visible, and tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand in the dim background. Dark shadows dominate the frame.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A dark indoor photograph of a Chandi Homa fire ritual. A tall flame rises from a fire pit in the centre, with smoke drifting upward. In the foreground, silhouetted devotees sit with their backs to the camera, and one hand reaches toward the fire with an offering. Behind the fire, a figure in orange robes sits near the flames. Tall brass lamps with lit oil lamps and a small brass deity murti stand in the background, along with a decorated shrine area on the left.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27Dim temple interior photographed at night. A large fire blazes in a homa pit at centre, with smoke rising. Several people sit in silhouette in the foreground, seen from behind with dark hair. Behind the fire, figures in orange and saffron clothing sit near the flames. Tall brass oil lamps with burning flames stand around the fire, and flower garlands hang at left beside a deity murti on a raised altar. The scene suggests a homa ritual.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27