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A photograph of a ritual in a hall with striped multicolour floor mats and dark maroon curtains. In the foreground, a grey-haired man with folded hands and eyes closed sits beside a man in a cream turban and white dhoti, and a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with folded hands sits at right. Two priests sit shirtless with cream turbans and white dhotis, facing a gold-coloured square homa or abhishekam vessel. Trays hold cut green fruit, lotus-like pink flowers, bundles of sticks, coconut-like pieces and brass vessels, with oil lamps and brass lamps nearby. Behind, seated women in green, yellow and red saris sit near a gold ornate throne with a pink-and-gold canopy, and a decorated banner hangs on the right.

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KAILASA HOUSTON USA On February 15, 20262026-02-14KAILASA HOUSTON USA On February 15, 20262026-02-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual homa in a temple hall with a multicolored striped floor mat. Several priests sit cross-legged on the mat in white dhotis, some with yellow and white turbans, bare-chested with white sacred markings. In the foreground a man in a grey shirt and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala, presses his palms together in prayer. In the center, a square yellow fire pit (kund) is surrounded by brass plates holding bundles of wood sticks, pots of white rice, and piles of green lotus-bud offerings, with oil lamps and a kalasha nearby. Behind the priests, seated women in saffron, green and yellow saris watch from behind a red rope barrier beside a golden throne with a pink canopy. A large deity murti in colorful garb stands at the back, and a sign on the right reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA.2026-02-14 +1 copiesIndoor temple-style ceremony on a striped multicolour rug in a hall. In the foreground, shirtless priests in cream and white dhotis and cream turbans sit cross-legged; the nearest holds a silver vessel and wears rudraksha-style beaded malas. Behind them, a row of seated women in red, purple and yellow saris watches. Trays of closed lotus buds, shredded white offering, a silver tray and a small plate of red-orange flowers lie on the floor. At the back, seated women in green, yellow and purple saris sit before an ornate golden throne-like seat draped in pink fabric, with a small deity murti on a pedestal at left and a tripod camera at left edge. Tall rolled cloth decorations and a kalasha-topped table stand at the right.2026-02-14 +1 copiesA ritual homa or puja in a hall with a gold-covered fire altar in front of a seated group of priests bare-chested in cream and gold dhotis with turbans. The central priest in a yellow turban raises a green leaf-like object while another priest pours offerings. A seated devotee in the foreground holds hands in anjali. Platters hold green-wrapped offerings, shredded coconut and sticks. Behind, red and gold drapes frame a decorated deity murti with garlands and a gold sign reading KAILASA HOUSTON USA, with brass lamps and a throne-like seat at right.2026-02-14 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON USA On February 15, 20262026-02-14 +1 copiesA ritual homa is performed on a striped woven mat in a hall with red curtains and orange festoons. Seated priests in white dhotis and gold-bordered cloths, several wearing yellow or orange turbans and rudraksha malas, face a low wooden fire pit. Brass plates hold bundled sticks, green coconuts, banana leaves, dried herbs, bowls and a kalasha-like vessel. A seated woman in a pink sari and another in a purple sari join at the back, and several people sit or stand near a decorated deity murti area beyond.2026-02-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated ritual gathering on a colourful striped woven mat. In the foreground a bare-chested man with white ash marks on his shoulders and back presses his palms together in prayer, wearing white dhoti. Behind him, a shirtless man wearing a cream and gold turban and a beaded rudraksha-style mala sits with hands folded in namaskar. Nearby a man in a cream turban with a gold-and-brown mala sits with hands clasped, beside a woman in a purple silk sari and gold-bordered blouse. A woman in a deep red sari sits with hands joined. Brass plates hold lotus buds, a pile of white flower petals, and a tray of wooden samidha sticks for a homa. Incense sticks stand in a brass holder, and a printed worksheet lies on the mat.2026-02-14 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON USA On February 15, 20262026-02-14 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON USA On February 15, 20262026-02-14 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON USA On February 15, 20262026-02-14 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON USA On February 15, 20262026-02-14 +1 copies