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A large fire burns in a homa pit in the foreground, flames rising high with logs visible in the blaze. Behind it, three deity murtis sit under golden arched backdrops with garlands of yellow marigolds and red, green and white flowers. The central figure wears a crown, silver necklace and gold earrings and is draped in red. Flanking figures wear crowns and colourful garments, with brass pots and flower offerings arranged on the altar. No people are visible; the scene shows a Chandi Homa fire ritual before the deities.

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A large fire blazes in a clay-rimmed homa pit in front of a decorated altar with several deity murtis. The central murti wears a silver-embellished red garment, a jeweled crown and layered silver necklaces, seated under a golden arch wrapped in yellow, red, green and white flower garlands. Flanking murtis wear silver headdresses and crowns, and small brass vessels with mango leaves and coconuts stand on the altar. Gold drapery forms the backdrop. No people are visible.A photograph of a homa fire pit in front of a decorated shrine. Large orange flames rise from logs in a raised earthen fire pit with white powder dots along its rim. Behind it stand several deity murtis, the central one a goddess figure wearing a crown, jewelled necklaces and a red and gold garment, flanked by similar figures in crowns and silver ornaments. Yellow and red-white-green flower garlands arch over the figures, with brass kalashas and offering pots in front, under a gold draped canopy. No people are visible.A photograph of a homa fire burning in a brick-edged fire pit in front of three ornately decorated deity murtis under a golden tent-style canopy. The central murti is a female goddess seated on a red cushion, dressed in red cloth with a silver crown, silver necklaces and a jewelled heart-shaped chest ornament, with yellow and marigold garlands arching over her. Flanking murtis on either side are adorned with white and red garlands and gold arches. Brass pots with mango leaves and coconuts sit on the altar. No people are visible.A homa fire burns in a ceremonial fire pit in front of a decorated altar. Behind the flames stand several deity murtis adorned with silver jewelry, red and green garments, and yellow and white flower garlands. Kalasha pots with mango leaves sit on the altar, and a painted textile with elephant and floral motifs hangs at the right. A hand holding a ritual object is visible at the right edge. No people are clearly visible as physical figures in the scene beyond that partial hand.A homa fire burns in a stone fire pit in the foreground, with flames rising among split logs and a dusting of white powder on the pit's edges and red flower petals scattered around. Behind it, several deity murti stand under gold arches decorated with striped garlands in red, yellow, green and white. The central figure wears a red and gold garment and a jewelled crown with a pink shawl. Silver-decorated kalasha pots with mango leaves and red flowers flank the altar, which is draped in deep red cloth. Yellow and red garlands hang from a gold canopy above. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a homa fire burning in a stone fire pit in front of a decorated shrine. Behind the flames, several deity murtis are dressed with garlands of white flowers edged in red, green and yellow, and the central figure wears silver jewellery, a crown and a silver necklace. Kalasha-style pots with mango leaves and flowers sit in front of the murtis, and a golden drape and a painted cloth with elephant and floral motifs frame the scene. No people are visible.A photograph of a homa fire burning in a fire pit in front of a decorated altar. Flames rise from split logs laid over white-marked earth, with red petals and yellow flowers scattered around the pit's rim. Behind it stand several deity murti statues dressed in red and pink garments and crowned, framed by garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Kalasha pots with green leaves and red flowers sit on a red-draped altar beneath a yellow and orange canopy strung with flower garlands. No people are visible.A photograph of a homa fire pit with tall orange flames rising from logs in a stone-rimmed hearth. Behind the fire, several deity murti are decorated with garlands of white flowers edged in red, green and yellow, silver ornaments and jewelled necklaces. Brass or clay kalasha-style pots with leaves sit on a red-draped altar, and yellow cloth hangs behind. No people are visible.A fire ritual in front of a decorated shrine. A tall orange flame rises from a rectangular fire pit of logs and ash, edged with white lines and scattered red and yellow flower petals. Behind it stand several deity murtis, the central one a female form in a silver-and-blue embellished garment with a crown and necklace, flanked by others in red and gold. The shrine is framed by gold arches, garlands of white flowers and red, yellow and green fabric, and holds kalasha pots decorated with mirror work and banana leaves. Red and orange drapery hangs overhead with colourful festoon bunting. No people are visible; this appears to be a homa at a shrine.A homa fire burns in a stone-lined fire pit in the foreground, with flames rising from logs and rose petals and turmeric scattered around the rim. Behind it, a shrine is decorated with garlands in yellow, red, white and green, and an orange cloth canopy. Several deity murtis stand under gold arches, the central figure wearing a silver-ornamented necklace and crown, flanked by kalasha pots with leaves and red flowers. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a homa fire burning in the foreground of a decorated shrine. Three deity murti sit on a raised dais draped with a golden cloth and framed by arches of yellow, red, green and white flower garlands. The central murti wears a crown, jewelled necklaces and a green skirt. Flanking figures wear crowns and red garments, and one holds a veena. Brass kalashas and flower-filled offerings stand on a maroon-covered table, and a brass lamp stand is at right. No people are visible.A large fire pit in the foreground blazes with tall orange flames before a decorated shrine of deity murti adorned with silver and jewelled ornaments, crowns, and garlands of red, yellow and green flowers with white beaded arches. A gold canopy with a blue and yellow floral border hangs above. The central figure is a dark-faced goddess murti with a silver heart-shaped breastplate and a crown, flanked by additional murtis. The scene suggests a homa fire ceremony, with no people visible.