A photograph of a homa fire burning in a stone fire pit at night. Bright orange flames and glowing embers rise from the centre, with a dark copper or brass vessel visible at the upper right. The pit has a light-coloured border and dark surroundings. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph of a homa fire burning in a stone fire pit at night. Bright orange flames and glowing embers rise from the centre, with a dark copper or brass vessel visible at the upper right. The pit has a light-coloured border and dark surroundings. No people are visible.

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