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October 26 2016

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A square yellow-painted fire pit (homa kunda) with white star-shaped geometric markings on its rim holds a lively wood fire, with flames rising from stacked sticks over a bed of grey ash. Scattered red flowers and white petals lie around the pit, and a brass bowl sits at the top edge. No people are visible; the scene is a sacred fire offering setting.2016-10-26Close-up photograph of a fire burning in a square brick fire pit with a yellow-painted rim decorated with white floral patterns. Flames rise over sticks and wood pieces and glowing embers. A brass or copper vessel sits at the top edge of the frame. No people are visible in the scene; this appears to be a homa or yagna fire.2016-10-26 +1 copiesNovember 25 20142014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25April 19 20182018-04-19 +1 copiesSeptember 04 20122012-09-04September 14 20152015-09-14A photograph of a homa fire burning in a square yellow-painted fire pit decorated with white star and crescent moon motifs. Tall orange flames rise from the wood and embers. Behind the pit, partly visible, are the hands and arms of a seated person wearing a red and orange garment and bangles, with a brass vessel and oil lamp beside the fire and a basket of offering materials at right. No clearly visible faces; the pit and fire dominate the frame.2016-02-07Close photo of a homa fire burning in a square fire pit built of reddish-orange bricks with white painted geometric markings on the rim. Flames rise from dry wood and sticks inside the pit, with a small metal cup holding incense sticks at the back. Red rose petals and flower offerings lie on the brick edges and in a flower tray behind, and a brass vessel with a long handle sits at the left. Colourful cloth and a mat are visible in the dim background. No people are visible.2019-03-17A square yellow-painted fire pit, a homa or yagna kunda, is the main subject, decorated with white painted swirls and five-pointed star motifs. Flames and smoke rise from burning wood inside. At the top right, a person in orange robes with a gold border sits on a mat behind the pit, with brass vessels of grain and flowers and a brass lamp nearby. Yellow marigold petals lie on the pit's edge.2016-09-05February 07 20162016-02-07A homa fire pit lined with yellow marigold petals and white powder-drawn borders burns strongly, with orange flames rising from wood and offerings piled in the square brick-like pit. A small steel bowl containing a yellow liquid sits at the right edge beside the fire. Partial green and yellow floral decorations surround the pit, and the upper right corner shows a seated figure in white clothing near the fire. No other people are clearly visible.2013-07-09 +1 copies