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A homa fire pit in a decorated hall with a yellow brick-style fire altar holding a small flame and sand, with offerings nearby. Two priests sit cross-legged on the floor facing the fire: one in white dhoti and white turban with a shawl, the other bare-chested in white dhoti with a cream turban and a rudraksha-style mala. To the right, a figure seated on an ornate gold and maroon throne wears a pink turban, garlands of yellow marigolds and a gold necklace, while a sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. Striped rugs, maroon drapes, brass oil lamps and a tiered tray of kalasha-like pots and decorations complete the scene.

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