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A large homa fire blazes in a stone fire pit in the foreground, with orange flames rising beside a wooden post. Behind the fire, a smiling person in a maroon turban and maroon clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with carved elephant motifs, draped in white and multicolour garlands. Green mangoes or raw fruit are piled at the right edge of the pit, and a colourful woven cloth with floral patterns hangs at left beside a gold carved pillar. A rangoli-style pattern decorates the stone edge, and garlands in red, yellow and purple hang across the top. Palm fronds show through the open pavilion.

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KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026A large homa fire blazes in a shallow fire pit in front of an ornate golden pillar and carved throne. Behind the flames, a seated figure wears a red turban and red robes, with white and multicoloured flower garlands draped over the shoulders, sitting before a carved golden backrest with elephant motifs. A pile of green bananas lies at the right edge of the pit, with a few marigold petals on the stone rim. Hanging red, orange and blue patterned cloth with floral motifs and a garland-decorated canopy frame the scene under a corrugated roof, with palm fronds visible outside. The scene appears to be a fire ritual with offerings. +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire pit burning vigorously in the foreground, with tall orange flames rising from a decorated stone fire pit edged with white painted patterns. Green bananas or unripe fruit are piled at the right edge, and a small oil lamp sits at the bottom. Behind the fire, a deity murti or portrait stands in a carved golden arched niche, wearing a red head covering and a garland of white, green and red flower strands. A carved wooden pillar and a striped tent-like fabric with red and blue patterns frame the scene. No physical people are visible. +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire burning in a fire pit inside a pavilion decorated with golden carved pillars and colourful garlands. Flames rise strongly from the pit, with green mangoes, flowers and a red cloth piled beside it, and a small brass oil lamp sits in the foreground. Behind the fire, a deity murti sits on an ornate golden throne with elephant motifs, draped in red and white garlands with a red cloth, under a palm-leaf roof. No people are visible. +1 copiesKAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +1 copiesKAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire pit in front of an ornate golden throne. A large fire burns in a brick-lined pit with a dark stone or mud rim, flames rising at the centre. Behind the fire, a seated figure in a red-maroon robe and red head covering smiles, wearing white and multicoloured flower garlands. Golden carved throne panels and a golden column frame the scene, with palm fronds and a colourful patterned cloth on the left. Two brass kalasha pots with coconut-like tops and a red-draped table sit at left, indicating an offering setup. One seated person is visible, identified only by role as a priest or seated guru figure.A photograph of a homa fire pit with large flames rising in a stone-lined ring in the foreground. Behind the fire, a seated figure in red clothing and a red turban is adorned with a long garland of white flowers and a multicoloured flower garland, sitting before an ornate gold throne with carved elephant motifs. Gold pillars and red and orange draped cloth with elephant and floral patterns frame the scene, with palm fronds and a small offering table with brass pots on the left. The figure's face is partly visible; the sitter appears in ritual or ceremonial role, though appearance cues are not sufficiently distinctive to confirm identity.A photograph of a homa fire burning in a brick-lined fire pit in an open outdoor ritual area with palm fronds behind it. Large orange flames rise from split logs. Behind the fire, a seated figure in a maroon turban and maroon clothing, with a red tilak on the forehead, sits on an ornate gold throne with carved elephant motifs. The figure wears garlands of white flowers with dark dots and yellow-red flower strands. A colourful patterned cloth with elephant and geometric designs hangs on a pillar to the right. Flower petals lie at the edge of the fire pit.A photograph of a homa fire burning in a fire pit in the foreground, with bright orange flames and burning logs. Behind it, a seated person in a magenta turban and a red-brown shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved elephant and floral motifs, wearing a garland of white, yellow, red and green flowers and a red vibhuti mark on the forehead. A colourful patterned cloth wrap is draped on a pillar at right, with palm fronds visible outside the open pavilion.A large fire blazes in a stone-rimmed homa pit in a temple hall, with a pile of green mangoes and other offerings beside the flames. Behind the fire, a deity murti or figure in red and white ritual cloth with multicoloured striped garlands sits in an ornate carved golden niche. Draped yellow cloth, a red-white-blue bunting and a carved golden pillar frame the scene. A small oil lamp burns in the lower left corner. This appears to be a homa or yagna fire ritual. +1 copiesA large fire burns in a brick-lined homa pit in the foreground, with tall orange flames rising toward the camera. Behind the fire, a seated figure in a deep red-maroon turban and red-maroon robes sits on an ornate gold throne carved with elephants and floral motifs. The figure wears long garlands of white flowers with dark centres interspersed with yellow and red-green blossoms, and a vibhuti or kumkum mark on the forehead. To the right, a tall pillar is wrapped in an orange, red and navy cloth printed with elephants and geometric patterns. Palm fronds fill the background.