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A photograph of a homa fire ceremony at night in a temple-style hall. A woman in a white sari with an orange-red shawl sits at left, speaking near a microphone on a stand and holding a small ritual item. A large fire burns in the foreground on a tiered offering table laden with fruit, marigold garlands, coconuts and lamps. Behind, a deity murti seated on a throne is decorated with white and yellow garlands and a green-and-pink cloth, flanked by wheat stalks and painted panels. A few partially visible people appear at the edges.

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October 26 20112011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26A homa fire ritual at a temple-style hall. A woman in a white sari with an orange-red shawl sits cross-legged before a blazing fire pit built of brick-like blocks topped with offerings of fruit, flowers and grains. She holds a plate near a microphone stand. Behind her, a tiered stage is decorated with yellow marigold garlands and displays of fruit and coconuts, with a deity murti dressed in green and a decorated altar above. Two seated devotees are visible at the right edge, and a partly visible person sits at the left. The ritual is performed by a priest-like participant; no one visible clearly matches a person candidate.2011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26A homa fire ritual in a temple hall lit by warm lamplight. A woman in a white sari with an orange-red shawl sits cross-legged at a microphone stand, holding a brass plate and making offerings into a tall flame rising from a fire pit. Beside her a second woman in an orange shawl sits with folded hands. Tables before the fire hold fruits, flower garlands, coconuts and offering bowls. Behind them a deity murti adorned with a flower garland sits on a decorated pedestal, and a painted backdrop covers the wall. Several silhouetted devotees sit in the foreground watching the ritual.2011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26