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Blurred night photograph of a fire ritual at a temple. Bright flames rise from a fire pit in front of a decorated deity murti draped with white and yellow flower garlands. Three silhouetted figures sit or stand in the foreground, one in dark clothing with short hair seen from behind, and one on the left in orange-red robes. A brass lamp stands at the upper left edge.

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October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A photograph of a homa fire ritual at night. A large bright fire burns in a raised fire pit in the centre, with flames rising and smoke drifting. Behind the fire, a figure in orange-red clothing tends the flames with raised hands. Two dark silhouettes of seated people in the foreground face the fire, and floral garlands and decorations frame the left edge.2008-10-27A photograph taken at night of a large fire burning in front of a dark wall, with bright orange flames and smoke rising. Several people are seen from behind as dark silhouettes in the foreground, watching the fire, including a figure on the right with curly hair in dark clothing. Brass lamp stands with flames and flower garlands hang at the top edges.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27Night photograph of a homa at a shrine, with a bright fire blazing in front of brass oil lamps (deepas) and a deity murti at the left edge. Several people sit in silhouette in the foreground facing the fire, including a woman in a red top at the centre-right with long hair. Smoke rises from the flames and the dark room is lit warmly by the fire and lamps.2008-10-27Dim night photograph of a homa or fire ritual in front of a decorated deity murti garlanded with white flower strands and yellow marigold-like beads. A large flame and smoke rise from the fire pit in front of the murti. Three seated figures are silhouetted in the foreground with their backs or profiles turned to the camera; one at left wears saffron-orange clothing and appears to play a long wind instrument, and the central figure wears a dark garment. Brass oil lamps and offering items sit on the altar. Date and event context suggest a Chandi homa at AadiKailaasa, though only the fire, garlands and seated figures are clearly visible.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27