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Close photograph of a large open flame rising from a wooden surface at night, with a pile of red-pink flower petals or garlands along the edges of the frame. The background is dark. The flame appears to be part of a fire offering.

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November 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20132013-11-17A large flame rises from a metal vessel. Dark foliage fills the blurred background at dusk. At the lower right edge, a partially visible person in red-orange clothing sits out of focus. The scene suggests a fire offering or deepam lamp during an outdoor ritual.2013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17A large bronze-coloured lamp bowl holds a tall, bright open flame. Red and white flower garlands drape over the rim and along the base of the vessel. The background is blurred dark foliage with a faint glow, and no people are clearly visible in the frame.2013-11-17A close photograph of a homa fire burning in a rectangular fire pit lined with orange marigold flowers and red seeds or beads along its edges. Bright orange flames rise and curl upward in the centre. At the upper right a polished brass or copper bowl sits at the pit's rim. The background is dark with a blurred patch of coloured cloth. No people are visible; the image shows a sacred fire ritual setup.2017-08-21 +1 copiesAugust 21 20172017-08-21Close-up photograph at dusk of a large bronze oil lamp or fire pot with a tall open flame rising from its rim. Red flower garlands, possibly roses, drape over the lamp's base and edge, with small petals scattered on the surface. Dark blurred foliage fills the background, and a faint blurred figure appears at the far right edge. The flame is the clear focal point.2013-11-17November 10 20112011-11-10