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Three bare-chested men in white dhotis and white or yellow turbans stand before a decorated deity shrine during a homa. The man on the left wears white and holds a plate of red offerings, the man in the centre wears a yellow turban and holds a plate of flowers and leaves, and the man on the right wears a white turban and holds a plate draped in pink cloth. Each wears gold necklaces and carries white ash marks on the arms and chest. In the centre, a fire burns in a fire pit decorated with a garland, and behind them three deity murtis sit under a yellow canopy with colourful festoons, palm-leaf pillars and a rangoli-style backdrop.

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Four bare-chested priests stand before a decorated shrine during a fire ritual. The shrine holds several deity murti in front of a gold and orange canopy, with marigold garlands and a palm-leaf arch framing the scene. A flaming fire pit with a garlanded blue-and-red cloth offering sits in the centre. The priest on the left, in white dhoti with gold border and a white shawl, holds a brass plate of red offerings. The man in the centre wears a yellow turban, gold chain and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a pink cloth bundle. The priest on the right wears a white turban, gold necklace, and holds a plate with red flowers. All wear white dhotis with gold borders and white ash markings.Three bare-chested men in white dhotis stand before a decorated deity shrine with a fire pit (homa) at its centre, where a sacred fire burns above a bed of flowers and a folded cloth offering. The man on the left holds a tray of red items, the man in the centre holds a tray with a pink cloth, and the man on the right holds a tray with red cloth and green leaves. Each wears a white turban or yellow turban, and rudraksha malas with ceremonial pendant necklaces. Behind them a golden canopy, colourful bunting, palm-leaf pillars and a deity murti decorated with garlands and bright red and green fabric form the background of this night-time ritual scene.Three bare-chested men in white dhotis with gold and yellow borders stand before a decorated shrine in a temple setting. The man on the left holds a brass plate of dried red chillies; the centre man holds a plate with red and white cloth and flowers; the man on the right holds a folded red silk cloth with gold border. Each wears a rudraksha-style mala and gold pendant, and white or yellow turbans. Behind them is a deity murti with colourful bunting and garlands, and in the foreground a fire pit with a small orange-clad figure and flame. Visible sign of ritual offering.A temple ritual scene at KAILASA Hyderabad. Two bare-chested priests stand on either side of a fire pit. The left priest wears a white dhoti and white turban, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold pendant, and holds a brass plate of red offerings. The right priest wears a yellow turban, a bead necklace with a gold pendant, and holds a plate covered with a red cloth. Behind them a decorated shrine has a central deity murti in green and red robes with a yellow halo, flanked by smaller figures, under garlands of marigolds and orange-and-purple floral festoons. A yellow tent canopy and palm-leaf decorations frame the scene. A flame burns in the foreground fire pit with green-leaf and flower offerings, indicating a homa ritual.A photograph of three shirtless male priests in white dhotis with gold borders standing in a decorated temple hall at night. The priest on the left holds a brass plate of red offerings, the middle priest carries a tray with a pink cloth-wrapped bundle, and the priest on the right holds a tray of red flowers with green leaves. Each wears white turbans and gold-and-bead necklaces, and the middle priest also wears a yellow turban. Behind them a deity murti is decorated with garlands and red, green and orange cloth, framed by a gold arch, colourful bunting and tall palm fronds. In front, a small fire burns in a pit beside an orange cloth and a pink-and-gold skirt-like decoration, with brass vessels on the left.Photograph inside a temple shrine during a homa ritual. Four men in white dhotis with gold borders stand around a central fire pit where flames rise over a decorated pedestal. At left, a bare-chested priest with white sacred markings on his body and a white head cloth gestures toward the fire. Two men at centre and right, bare-chested with gold chains and beaded necklaces, hold brass plates of offerings; the centre man wears a yellow turban. Behind them stands a large gold-and-orange canopy with floral garlands and a colourful striped drape, framing a deity murti group adorned with yellow and red flowers and a garland of white and green blossoms. Golden brass lamps and a palm frond stand nearby. A seated figure in a red and multicoloured-striped shawl sits in an ornate gold throne at the right edge.A photograph of three shirtless male priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered yellow and white cloths and white or yellow turbans, wearing gold-bead and gold-pendant necklaces, standing before a homa fire pit. The central priest holds a red-cloth covered tray, the left priest holds a tray of red and pink offerings, and the right priest holds a tray covered in red cloth. A tall flame rises from the fire pit, which is decorated with orange and white flower garlands. Behind them is a decorated shrine with a deity murti, colourful bunting in purple, white and orange, a golden arch, and tall green palm-leaf pillars. A brass lamp and vessels sit on a table at left. This appears to be a homa ritual.A ritual scene inside a temple shrine with a golden carved frame and a central deity murti flanked by two smaller goddess figures decorated with colourful garlands and bright rainbow-striped mandala backdrops. Three men in white and yellow-bordered ritual dhotis stand before a fire pit, two bare-chested with rudraksha malas and gold chains, one wearing a yellow turban and white dhoti, holding and offering plates. A fourth figure on a gold ornate throne wears a red turban and a garland of green, red and white flowers. Marigolds and pots of offerings sit before the deities, and palm fronds are tied to the pillars.A photograph of a homa ritual inside a decorated temple shrine at night. A fire burns in a stone fire pit in the foreground, beside a wrapped offering bundle decorated with red and gold cloth and white flowers. Behind it, a deity murti stands in a golden shrine lined with colourful garlands, yellow and pink flowers and kalasha pots. On the left, a bare-chested man in a yellow turban and white dhoti holds a tray with a red cloth. Beside him, another priest in white stands near a red cloth and palm leaf decorations. On the right, a bare-chested man in a white turban and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together in anjali. A seated figure in a red turban and white and red garlanded robes sits on an ornate golden throne at the right edge, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible on the standing priest. Several people are visible in the scene.KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +1 copiesA photograph of three bare-chested men in white dhoti and white turbans, with gold-bordered cloth and beaded necklaces, standing before a homa fire during a ritual. The man on the left holds a brass plate of red offerings, the man in the centre holds a red cloth-covered plate, and the man on the right holds another red-covered plate. Behind them a decorated deity murti is set on an altar with garlands, colourful festoons and palm fronds on tall pillars, and a fire pit with orange flames sits in front. The scene is lit warmly in a dim hall.Three bare-chested male priests stand before a decorated shrine during a ritual, with a fire pit in front bearing garlands and offerings. The priest on the left, wearing a white wrap with a white turban, holds a brass plate of offerings toward the fire. The middle priest, in a yellow turban and white dhoti with gold border, holds a brass bowl and a rudraksha mala around his neck. The right priest, in a white turban and white dhoti, holds a brass plate and wears a long garland. Behind them is a golden canopy with colourful festoons and a deity murti with multiple faces and a gold-and-red backdrop, plus brass lamps on the floor. Vibhuti marks are visible on their arms and chests.