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A night-time homa fire burns in a stone fire pit in front of a shrine decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands. Flames rise beside a saffron-orange cloth with dark paisley motifs. A brown-robed figure, seen only from the waist down, stands at the left edge holding a rudraksha mala. Silver vessels, a silver bowl, a small oil lamp and red kumkum-like offerings sit on the stone ledge. Gold-trimmed cloth and a golden draped altar are visible behind, with a row of small lamps glowing in the dark background.

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November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A homa fire burns in a rectangular fire pit on a ritual platform, with bright flames rising from burning wood and a saffron-and-cream cloth at the centre. The pit is bordered with a garland of yellow and purple flowers and scattered petals. Behind it sit a silver kalasha-style vessel, a silver bowl, plates of fruit including oranges and a coconut, and a dish of pink petals. No people are visible. Sacred ash-like smoke drifts upward in the background.2016-02-16February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesA night-time homa at an outdoor shrine. A large fire burns in a raised stone fire pit in the foreground, with brass vessels, plates of fruit and flower offerings, and marigold garlands around it. Behind the pit stands a blue-faced deity murti with red garlands, a silver crown and raised arms holding implements, set on a yellow and maroon backdrop. A brass lamp stands on each side of the shrine. One person, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and a matching turban, bends over the fire pit tending the flames. Pale stone steps and small lights form the background.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A homa fire burns in a stone fire pit bordered with yellow and purple flower petals. Orange and cream cloth lies in the flames, and a silver vessel and bowls sit on a blue shelf behind, with fruit, flowers and a brass lamp stand at the edges. No people are visible in the frame.2016-02-16November 02 20132013-11-02A homa fire ritual: a fire burns inside a pit lined with yellow-painted bricks at the lower left, with flames rising and smoke drifting. A person in a rust-brown garment and bangles, standing at the right, holds a silver tray with a burning bundle of grass or stalks over ash and offerings. Behind them, a silver-covered low seat or altar stands on a striped cloth, with a garlanded silver stand of marigolds and red flowers at the upper left, brass vessels with kumkum and liquid, and an orange cloth hanging in the background.2018-06-04November 02 20132013-11-02December 10 20072007-12-10Night photograph of an outdoor homa or fire ritual at a temple setting. A large open flame rises from a rectangular stone fire pit in the foreground, with smoke and embers. Behind it stands a deity murti under a large gilded five-headed cobra hood, draped in marigold and yellow flower garlands and red floral offerings. Two additional garlanded figures or pedestals in red cloth sit to either side on a blue-draped platform. Brass and silver vessels, a silver bowl with a long handle, kumkum and vibhuti containers, and flower offerings lie on the ground near the fire. Stone steps lead up behind the platform. No people are visible in the scene.2013-10-06