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A 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.

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A dark, nighttime photograph of a fire ritual. Two dim silhouettes of people sit in the foreground, their backs toward the camera, facing a large blazing fire pit with tall orange flames and rising smoke. Behind the fire, a figure in orange-red robes sits in a seated posture with hands raised near the flames, partly obscured by fire and smoke. Floral garlands in red and yellow hang at the left edge, and hanging ornaments appear at the top right. The scene suggests a homa or yagna fire offering, though the figure's features are not clearly visible.2008-10-27Night photograph of a homa fire ritual in a dimly lit hall. A tall bright fire rises from a square fire pit, with smoke billowing upward. In the foreground, several silhouetted devotees with dark hair face the fire from behind. To the left stands a garland of red and pink flowers on a golden stand, and lit brass oil lamps glow at the top and edges of the frame. The scene centres on the sacred fire offering.2008-10-27Night photograph of a homa fire ceremony. Large orange flames rise from a fire pit in the centre, with smoke drifting upward. Two dark silhouetted people in the foreground, seen from behind, watch the fire. Behind the flames, a figure in orange robes is partly visible through the smoke, seated near the fire. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang at the left edge, and a small oil lamp sits on the pit's edge. The scene is dim and warm-lit.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A night-time homa at a fire pit, with flames rising from the square fire altar. Behind the fire, a woman in an orange-red sari with a red bindi and bangles stands tending the flames, with smoke drifting around her. Two dark silhouettes of people in the foreground face the fire. Brass oil lamps with burning flames stand in the background, and a faint red and white emblem appears at the upper left.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A 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 20082008-10-27