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A photograph of a homa fire burning inside a brick-lined fire pit within a dim temple hall. Tall orange flames rise from the pit, with sparks drifting upward. Marigold and jasmine-type flowers and petals are scattered on the brick edges. A brass bowl sits at the left edge. On the left, a man in white ritual clothing with a rudraksha mala sits behind the fire, holding an implement toward the flames. On the right, a seated deity murti or figure draped in red fabric with a garland of white flowers is visible. A small silver lamp stand sits at the lower right.

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October 25 20062006-10-25October 25 20062006-10-25October 25 20062006-10-25October 25 20062006-10-25A photograph of a fire ritual in front of a seated figure in an ornate gold-framed niche. A large open flame rises from a brick homa pit lined with yellow and pink flowers, white petals, and a small silver vessel. Behind the fire, a figure wearing a white dhoti and yellow-bordered shawl sits on a gilded throne draped with a garland and an orange cloth, the figure's face and form partly obscured by the flames. The setting is a dim interior with cream walls and a teal panel. A small brass lamp stands to the right.2006-10-25Close photo of a homa fire burning in a square white brick fire pit, with bright orange flames rising from the wood and embers. Behind the pit, partially visible, a seated person in white clothing holds a dark rudraksha mala beads in their lap. A small oil lamp with a flame sits at the right edge. Only the lower body and hands of the seated figure are visible, and no face is shown.2006-10-20A photograph of a homa fire burning inside a square brick fire pit at night. Tall orange flames rise from the pit, with sparks drifting upward. Red petals are scattered on the yellow-brown bricks. A metal bowl and offering plates with flowers sit nearby. Blurred figures in white and orange garments and a seated person in white clothing with a bangled wrist appear in the background, out of focus.2011-11-29Close photograph of a blazing sacred fire inside a square white-tiled fire pit during a homa. Bright orange flames rise from kindling and dry husks. At left, the seated lower body of a person in white dhoti-style clothing shows hands resting near the fire; a dark mala-like string is visible at the edge. Behind the pit, dark figures and a metal vessel with a small flame sit in the background. Date stamp shows 20 10 2006.2006-10-20September 19 20152015-09-19A photograph of a fire ritual at night. A tall flame rises from a stepped pyramid of pale white blocks. Behind it stands an ornate golden shrine frame and a garland of white and orange flowers hangs at the left. A brass vessel with a curved spout sits in the foreground. No people are visible in the frame.2007-12-10March 17 20192019-03-17A photograph of a homa fire pit built from stacked brick with a flame rising tall and smoke drifting upward. The pit surface is decorated with coloured rangoli powder in red, white and blue, and a metal bowl sits beside the flames. In the background a shirtless person sits in soft focus, partly obscured by smoke, with a steel plate of offerings and yellow marigold garlands at the right edge. The setting is dim.2017-09-27