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A photograph of a fire homa at night in a decorated temple setting. A large fire burns in a pit in front of three deity murtis on a red-draped altar, framed by golden arches, marigold and jasmine garlands and draped orange-and-maroon fabric. A kalasha pot of coconut and mango leaves sits before the fire. In the foreground, a seated person in a dark blue sari with a red-gold border, wearing white jasmine garlands, is shown from behind, with their back to the camera. No person is clearly identifiable as a person; the seated figure is a devotee in ritual dress.

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KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 19, 2026 +1 copiesPhotograph of a homa fire ritual in a decorated shrine at night. Large flames rise from a fire pit in front of three deity murtis with gold arches, red-white-green garlands and flower decorations. A seated person in the foreground wears a dark blue sari with red-gold border, white and green flower garlands and a kalasha-like pot on the head, facing the fire. Orange and red drapery and marigold-and-red hanging garlands frame the scene.A photograph of a fire ritual before three decorated deity murti on an altar draped with fabric and garlands. A large flame rises from a homa pit in the foreground. The central murti wears a red sari-like garment and a crown, flanked by two other murti decked in colourful garlands with white flower and green leaf festoons. In the foreground, seated before the fire, a person in a dark blue sari with a red-and-gold border wears a long white jasmine garland and a green leaf garland, with a coconut placed atop the head area. Brass pots and offerings sit at the altar base. The scene suggests a homa performed during Navaratri celebrations.A photograph of a Navaratri homa ritual at a temple shrine with tall flames rising from a fire pit in front of three deity murtis. The central murti is a goddess figure in red and gold adornments with a crown, flanked by two other murtis, all decorated with white and multicoloured garlands and an orange-gold canopy with floral swags. In the foreground, a kneeling figure in a dark blue sari with a red-gold border is seen from behind, wearing white jasmine garlands and a green leaf garland, with a coconut or kalasha-like object placed on the head. Fire and offerings are in front of the murtis.A photograph of a homa fire ritual in front of a shrine decorated with orange cloth and marigold and red-white flower garlands. A large fire blazes in a stone fire pit at center, with flames rising toward a golden-framed altar holding deity murti, one adorned in red and white with a veena-like instrument. In the foreground, a seated person in a dark blue sari with a red-gold border and a head garland of white jasmine and green leaves kneels before the fire. A hand at left holds a brass tray with a red cloth and white offering. Kalasha pots and offerings sit on the altar.A photograph of a homa fire ritual in front of a decorated shrine with three deity murtis seated on a raised platform, draped with garlands of white and red flowers and green leaves. Two large fire flames rise from the altar in front of the shrine. In the foreground, a person seen from behind in a dark blue sari with a red border sits with a shaped white-and-green garland draped over their shoulders and a green leaf decoration on their head, facing the fire. Gold-framed arches and a patterned gold canopy frame the scene.A night-time photograph of a Navaratri worship setup with a large fire burning in front of a decorated shrine. Three deity murtis sit on a red and gold throne-like dais framed by golden arches and garlands of white, yellow and multicoloured flowers, with a central goddess wearing a red and gold garment and heavy jewellery. Brass kalashas with orange and yellow leaves stand on the platform. In the foreground, a seated woman in a navy blue sari with a red and gold border and white and green flower garlands faces the fire, her back to the camera. The orange-tented canopy and ornate golden pillar frame the scene.Night photograph of a Chandi Homa ritual with a large sacred fire burning in front of a decorated shrine. Three deity murtis stand behind the flames, adorned with white and green flower garlands, and a carved golden arch with draped marigold and red flower swags frames them. In the foreground, a coconut wrapped in a white garland and green leaves rests on a cloth with a red and gold border, placed before the fire as an offering. Brass oil lamps and small decorated kalasha pots with flowers stand on the shrine platform. No people are visible in the scene.Night photograph of a Navaratri Chandi Homa set before an ornate carved wooden canopy draped with garlands in red, orange and pink. Three deity murtis stand on a red-draped platform, the central one in red and gold with a crown. A large fire blazes in front of them. In the foreground a coconut wrapped in white flower garlands and green leaves rests on a pale cloth edged with red and gold border. A brass oil lamp stands at right and a hand holding a flower appears at the right edge. No people are fully visible in the scene.A photograph of a large fire blazing in a sacred fire pit before a decorated altar at night. Three deity murti stand behind the fire, decorated with white and red garlands and rainbow-coloured flower swags, under an ornate golden canopy with a draped orange cloth backdrop. A yellow marigold garland rests on folded blue and red cloth at the base of the fire. Brass lamps and flower-decorated kalasha pots flank the altar. No people are visible, consistent with a homa in progress.A vertical photograph of a homa fire burning in front of a shrine decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a golden arch. Large flames rise from a fire pit at the centre. Behind them stand golden-crowned deity murtis in red and pink garments, with additional murtis flanking the left and right. Below the fire, a green silk cloth with a red-and-gold border is spread on the floor, covered by a white flower garland and a green leaf garland. No living people are visible in the frame.A photograph of a homa fire burning in front of a decorated altar with three ornate deity murtis, each framed by golden arches and white and red flower garlands. The central murti wears a red and gold cloth, a large silver necklace and a golden crown, and the side figures hold weapons. A fire pit blazes in the foreground, with a brass kalasha and a green silk cloth with a gold border, draped with white flowers and green leaf garlands, placed before it. Golden and red-blue festoons hang across the top of the canopy. No people are visible.