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Close photograph of a homa fire burning in a square red fire pit in the foreground, with tall orange flames rising and charred wood visible in the flames. Behind it a gilded brass stand or altar is decorated with green cloth and red and white flower garlands. A partially visible person in white clothing sits at left, holding an open book or papers. Scattered yellow petals lie on the reddish floor.

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November 01 20112011-11-01Close photo of a red metal fire pit (homa kund) with a tall, bright flame burning wood sticks inside. Behind it, a gold-coloured ornate palanquin or pedestal is decorated with white and red flower garlands and a green cloth. Partial white-clad legs and white papers appear at the left edge. No a person candidate is visible; the scene shows the fire ritual setting only.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of a red metal fire pit (homa kunda) with a tall, vigorous fire of burning wood sticks rising from it. Behind it, a gilded wooden stand or altar with carved floral panels and a green cloth with red and white flower garlands. At the left edge, a partially visible person in white clothing holds open a printed booklet. Marigold petals lie on the reddish floor. The scene suggests a homa or yagna ritual.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A 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.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A red rectangular fire pit with a brick-patterned exterior and white horizontal stripes on its sides holds burning wood sticks with bright orange flames and rising smoke. Behind it, a person in white ritual clothes with gold-bordered cloth sits on a white cushion, with a brass vessel and ritual items on the floor. A wooden stand and a small table are visible in the background. The setting suggests a homa fire ritual.2011-11-01