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Close-up photograph of a fire being lit with dry straw or grass stalks over a stone hearth. Bright orange flames rise from a small metal vessel held by a person in orange clothing; a red rudraksha-style bead bracelet is visible on the wrist at upper right. Blurred figures in white and dark clothing stand in the background.

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A close photograph of a ritual fire being lit with a bundle of dried grass or straw held by a hand at upper right. The flames rise from a red-hot pile of burning material over a round silver metal tray held by a second hand at lower right. The person wears a red and beaded wrist mala and white clothing. A wooden platform with yellow surface and red-and-white painted designs lies beside the tray, with scattered sticks and a small oil lamp at lower left. Only hands and arms are visible, so no full person is shown.2015-11-18Close photo of a ritual fire burning above a shallow silver tray on a stone ledge. A hand holding a bundle of sticks or herbs feeds the flame, which rises bright orange with sparks. Beside the tray stands a small silver pot with a handle, and a green floral garland hangs blurred in the upper left. A bangled wrist is visible at right. No people's faces are shown; the scene centres on the fire offering.2012-01-08March 12 20182018-03-12September 30 20132013-09-30Close photograph of a bundle of dried grass or straw stalks being set alight over a polished metal plate, with bright orange flames curling upward and charred black fibres falling onto the plate. A partly visible hand holds the bundle at left, and a bare arm with a tattoo appears behind it. The background is dark with a blurred pink and white patterned fabric at right. This appears to be a fire ritual such as a homa or deepa-style offering, though no full scene is visible.2018-04-20 +1 copiesApril 04 20182018-04-04 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20142014-09-14April 11 20182018-04-11 +1 copiesMarch 03 20182018-03-03Close-up photograph of a ritual fire on a shallow silver plate set on a tiled floor. Dry grass or bundled straw burns with bright flames and glowing embers, and wisps of smoke rise. A large ornate silver bowl with engraved floral borders sits at left, and a silver lamp or vessel with a curved handle appears at upper left. At right, a hand holding a thin stick or incense-like object feeds the fire; a rudraksha-style bead strand is visible at the wrist. The scene suggests a homa or fire offering, with no other people visible.2015-07-09March 11 20182018-03-11Close-up photo of a ritual fire offering. A person in a rust-orange garment holds a bundle of dried straw or grass stalks that is burning at the tip, dropping charred fibres into a round silver metal plate. Bangles are on the wrist and a beaded necklace is partly visible. Tall orange flames rise on the right beside a small fire pit, and a colourful woven mat lies on the floor. The scene suggests a homa or fire ritual.2018-04-11 +1 copies