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October 10 20162016-10-10September 29 20062006-09-29December 16 20092009-12-16A dark night photograph of a fire ritual at an outdoor homa altar. A large fire blazes on a low platform in the centre. A standing figure on the left in a reddish-orange robe holds a lit brass lamp or torch toward the fire. Seated figures in reddish-brown robes with rudraksha malas flank the fire, and an illuminated deity murti with ornate jewellery and garlands stands in the background among potted plants. Small lamps glow along the right edge.2006-10-21February 21 20172017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21A dimly lit night photograph of a priest in an orange-red garment and rudraksha-style beads performing aarti, holding a flaming lamp or camphor plate up before him while flames rise from a fire pit at the lower right. Behind him, pink and black draped cloth, a white curtain and a hanging garland decorate a stage, with a few seated figures barely visible in the dark background. The priest's face is in profile, lit by the flame.2010-02-12A dimly lit night ritual photograph of a homa fire. A priest in a red garment stands behind a low fire pit, holding a flaming torch or ladle over the rising flames and smoke. Behind them, a draped white and pink backdrop and green floral garlands frame a ceremonial area, with a decorated kalasha or pot at the right edge. Offerings lie on the ground in front of the fire pit. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so the figure is described by role.2010-02-12October 12 20162016-10-12February 21 20172017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21October 02 20082008-10-02