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A homa fire ritual in an indoor hall with a golden brick fire pit burning brightly at centre. Three bare-chested men in white dhoti-style cloth wear cream turbans and rudraksha malas. One standing man on the left holds a cloth-wrapped offering bundle over the fire; a seated man in the centre presses his palms together in prayer; a seated man at right tosses materials and sits near wood sticks and a metal bowl of offerings. Behind them a golden arched niche holds a deity murti garlanded with yellow flowers, and a large seated figure on a gold throne wears a pink turban and garlands, possibly a printed or statue likeness. A yellow sign reads KAILASA HOUSTON USA. Colourful striped mats cover the floor and brass oil lamps stand around.

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