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November 19 2009

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A close photograph of a homa fire rising from a dark rectangular fire pit with dry grass blades scattered around its edges. Behind the flames, a seated person in white clothing with a light-coloured shawl sits cross-legged; a red-brown hand holds a dark prayer bead mala at the right edge. The orange flames and glowing embers are the central focus against the dark background.2009-11-19December 07 20162016-12-07Close 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.2012-07-21Close photograph of a homa fire burning in a square dark metal fire pit filled with sand. Tall orange flames rise from split wood logs. A hand with a gold bracelet, wearing white sleeve cloth, reaches in to feed or tend the fire with a stick. Dry grass blades are laid around the edge of the pit, and a red and white striped mat lies beside it against a dark background.2009-10-15November 19 20092009-11-19October 15 20132013-10-15April 14 20182018-04-14A 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.2013-10-15April 14 20182018-04-14November 19 20092009-11-19Night photograph of a homa fire ritual. A large flame rises from a fire pit on a low platform in the foreground, with a seated figure in orange-saffron robes behind it, partly obscured by the fire. A microphone stand stands to the right and a small electric fan is visible at left. Small offerings and brass items sit on the platform. A dark background surrounds the scene.2007-02-16April 14 20182018-04-14