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Close-up photograph of a dark metal bowl holding a small open flame burning among scattered powder, dried twigs, dried leaves and fresh green leaves. A bundle of dried straw or grass stands upright in the flame. Silver-wrapped objects are blurred in the background. No people are visible; the scene shows a ritual fire arrangement with offering materials.

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October 08 20172017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08A large dark metal vessel holds a small burning flame with smoke rising from it, surrounded by heaps of powders including yellow turmeric-like powder and orange powder, plus scattered green leaves, bark pieces and a dried marigold-style flower. A thin incense stick stands upright in the fire. Behind the bowl are ornate silver lidded containers on a silver tray, with a colourful striped cloth beneath. A hand holding a silver vessel appears at the left edge, and another hand is visible at the right. The scene appears to be a fire ritual with offerings, though no people's faces are visible.2017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08Close-up photograph of a large dark metal bowl or pan holding a small flame burning among scattered powders, dried leaves, green leaves and a bundle of thin sticks, with smoke rising. Behind it, ornate silver covered vessels and a tray sit on a striped purple and red cloth. A silver ritual vessel is held at the left edge by a hand. Only hands are visible at the edges, no full person. Appears to be a fire offering with turmeric, kumkum and leaves.2017-10-08Close photograph of a large bronze or copper vessel filled with glowing embers and flames, a homa or fire ritual. A bundle of burning dry plant material, with bright orange embers, is being lifted and dropped into the fire by a hand entering from the upper right corner. Smoke rises at left. A striped woven cloth lies beneath the vessel at the bottom edge. No people's faces are visible, only the hand and a dark garment sleeve at the top right.2017-10-08