A large open flame rises vertically from a stone block at night, with a brass ladle-like vessel with a long handle resting on the stone in the foreground. To the left, an orange-robed figure's garment and a garland of red and orange flowers with gold ornaments are partly visible. The background is a dark stone wall. This appears to be a homa or fire ritual. No person's face is visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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A large open flame rises vertically from a stone block at night, with a brass ladle-like vessel with a long handle resting on the stone in the foreground. To the left, an orange-robed figure's garment and a garland of red and orange flowers with gold ornaments are partly visible. The background is a dark stone wall. This appears to be a homa or fire ritual. No person's face is visible.

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