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A photograph of a ritual at night showing a large flame rising from a brass vessel or lamp placed in front of a figure draped in white, red and green cloth. The figure's head and shoulders are covered with garlands of white flowers, marigolds and green leaves. A bare arm with a bangle reaches toward the flame. A hanging brass oil lamp with a lit wick and a second lamp glow in the background against a grey stone wall. The scene suggests a homa or fire ritual, though only the flame, offerings and garlanded figure are clearly visible. The figure's face is not visible, so no identification is made.

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