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A square fire pit (kunda) built of orange-painted brick and decorated with white swirling patterns holds a lively flame burning over ash and charred material. A silver bowl containing a small amount of liquid sits at the front right, with a silver dish of yellow flowers and a silver spoon nearby on the left. A soft plush toy and yellow flowers appear in the blurred background at upper left. No people are visible.

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A close view of a square homa fire pit with brick-patterned orange sides decorated with white painted swirl and star motifs. Flames and glowing embers rise from ash inside, with scraps of paper or offering material burning. A silver bowl containing liquid sits at the front right, and small silver dishes with yellow flowers and metal ritual implements lie at the left edge. Blurred garlands of yellow flowers and a deity figure appear at the top left. No people are visible.2016-09-05September 05 20162016-09-05A photograph of a homa fire pit in a rectangular brick-and-clay altar bordered with white dot patterns and strewn with yellow marigold flowers. Flames rise from burning wood and offerings inside the pit. Behind it, a woven basket holds small clay lamps, a brass bowl with a ladle sits on the altar, and a bottle and a person's white-and-yellow cloth are partly visible at the top right. No people are clearly visible in the frame except partially seen limbs at the edge. Dark photo, outdoor or open hall setting.2016-02-22 +2 copiesJanuary 21 20182018-01-21September 05 20162016-09-05September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesJune 19 20162016-06-19A square brick homa kunda with a tall orange flame rising from its centre, set on a stepped base decorated with white painted lines. Behind it stands a gilded ornate structure draped with a yellow and magenta flower garland. Brass and silver vessels, a lidded golden urn, a plate of offerings and a small kalasha sit on the cloth-covered table, and the edge of an orange-clad sleeve is visible at right. No people are clearly visible in the frame.2012-01-08A photograph of a homa fire pit built of decorated brick or stone with painted white and red motifs along its rim. Tall orange flames rise from the pit, with glowing embers and ash below. In front on a wooden platform sit silver ritual vessels: a kalasha-style pot with a spout, small cups, a footed silver cup, a bowl of liquid, a bowl with grains, and a plate of yellow and red flowers with green leaves. No people are visible.2015-11-18Close view of a homa fire pit built from stacked red and yellow bricks, with tall orange flames rising from the centre. Flower petals, scattered rice grains and a few incense sticks lie on the brick ledges around the fire. A polished copper bowl with engraved floral borders sits on the left beside a small brass pot, both holding offerings. Blurred red and maroon cloth appears in the background. No people are visible, only the ritual setup of the fire offering.2016-01-02 +1 copiesClose view of a homa fire burning in a brick fire pit, flames rising high and bright. A round brass bowl with engraved floral border and a brass vessel with spout sit on the left, and white grains with scattered petals cover the bricks. No people are visible in the frame.2016-01-02September 04 20122012-09-04