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A photograph of a homa fire pit with large orange flames rising from burning logs and sticks. Behind the fire, two seated priests are visible: the figure on the left wears saffron/orange robes and a rudraksha mala, and the figure on the right wears white ritual clothing with a yellow-trimmed dhoti, a long rudraksha mala and a red-beaded wrist mala. Brass or silver vessels sit near the left priest.

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September 30 20132013-09-30November 28 20152015-11-28 +1 copiesOctober 15 20132013-10-15January 03 20152015-01-03March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesAugust 25 20172017-08-25A close photograph of a sacred fire burning in a dark fire pit, with tall orange flames rising from a bed of glowing embers and charred wood. Behind the fire, a seated person wearing a pale cream-white robe and a reddish-brown shawl or wrap sits cross-legged, with a rudraksha-style mala visible at the right edge. Thin dry grass stalks lie around the fire pit. The setting appears to be an evening homa or yagna fire ritual. Only partial body parts are visible, and the person's face is not shown.2009-11-19Close photo of a homa fire burning in a rectangular metal fire pit on a red floor. Tall orange flames rise over stacked wood, with a ladle or spoon of offering being fed into the fire by a hand at the left. Behind, seated figures in white dhoti-style clothing and orange cloth sit in ritual posture. At the right, a yellow-orange cloth holds white flower garlands, and a small brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. Only partially visible hands and legs indicate people; no face is shown.2012-07-21July 22 20132013-07-22August 25 20172017-08-25Close view of a Rudra Homa fire ritual. A bundle of tied wooden sticks. Two priests in white dhoti-style clothing stand on either side: the one on the left wears a long rudraksha mala with a small pendant, and the one on the right wears a plain white cloth with a dark rudraksha mala. Incense sticks stand in the foreground and a dark background surrounds the scene.2013-10-15Close view of a homa fire burning in a brick-lined fire pit at night, with flames rising over scattered flower petals and marigold-like garlands. A brass bowl with a decorated rim sits at the right edge of the pit. Two people are partly visible: on the left a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with long gold-bead necklaces seated behind the fire, and on the right a person in white dhoti with a metal bangle, reaching toward the fire with an offering. A red cloth mat lies in the background, and a sacred thread is visible around the pit.2018-01-06