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A homa fire burns on a brick fire pit decorated with pink and white powder and scattered red flowers. Flames rise around a red cloth bundle at the centre, with smoke drifting upward. A yellow marigold-garlanded idol or deity murti sits at the front of the pit, with marigold garlands and a coconut on a tray in the foreground. Behind are brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, a brass bowl, a turquoise-painted table, a basket of marigolds and bananas on a tray. No people are visible.

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May 26 20152015-05-26May 05 20152015-05-05 +1 copiesMay 26 20152015-05-26November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a homa fire pit built from white brick blocks, with a flame rising from the centre and smoke curling upward. The blocks are decorated with yellow marigold flowers and red petals and streaked with red kumkum. A brass vessel with a ladle sits on the left holding a golden liquid. Behind the fire, a deity murti dressed in a magenta and green sari with gold border and wearing a crown is visible, with red and gold fabric draped nearby. No people are visible.2009-09-22A photo of a fire pit in an outdoor ritual setting. A red cloth bundle decorated with yellow, pink and white flowers sits atop burning logs and glowing embers, with flames rising around it and smoke drifting upward. The brick-lined pit is scattered with ash, petals, leaves and small offerings on a concrete floor. No people are visible, and a blue-striped cloth and a basket appear at the right edge. This appears to be a homa fire offering.2012-09-24February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesA brick fire pit for a homa is the main subject, its red bricks decorated with yellow and red flowers, green and white painted patterns, and dusted with white powder. Flames rise from the centre of the pit with smoke drifting upward. A small steel vessel with liquid sits on the right ledge, and garlands and marigolds are visible at the right edge. Only partial hands are visible at the upper left, holding a book or papers, and a bare arm appears at the far left edge, so no full person is clearly visible.2015-07-17A brick-lined fire pit with a tall, bright flame burning over ash and scattered petals, used for a homa or yagna ritual. Behind it stand gilded statues: a multi-armed deity murti with raised hands, a bronze bull figure (Nandi) on the right, and a small brass lamp stand. Red floor covering and small brass oil lamps on white stands complete the temple setting. A brass bowl with ghee sits at the right edge. No people are visible.2016-04-25May 26 20152015-05-26 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesA brick-lined fire pit blazes at the centre, flames rising from burning wood and offerings. Marigold and red flower petals are scattered over the bricks. Behind it, a partially visible person in white dhoti and a wristwatch reaches toward the fire, holding an object. On the right stands a low table draped with a yellow and red floral cloth, bearing green coconuts, an orange fruit, and a brass plate of offerings. Striped cloths cover the floor on the left, with a bowl of grains at the lower left. This appears to be a homa or yagna fire ritual.2017-06-23