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A photograph of a homa fire ceremony inside a temple shrine. A seated figure on a gold ornate throne wears a red turban, a garland of striped red, green, yellow and white flowers, and a red cloth draped over the lap. Flames rise from a fire pit in front, with green banana leaves, fruits and a green-and-white cloth offering on the stone platform. Behind, a red-draped altar holds several decorated deity murti with yellow and white garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps, a gold-painted pillar and a palm frond. Colourful painted banners with elephant motifs hang on the left.

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KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +1 copiesA homa fire burns in a decorated pavilion with a gold-framed backdrop. On the right, a seated priest in a red turban and red-and-gold garments with a multicolored flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne. Behind the fire, a deity murti group is adorned with yellow, red and white garlands, with brass lamps and kalasha pots with green leaves on a red cloth-covered table. A tall palm-leaf pillar stands in the foreground beside the flames. Colourful painted panels with lotus and elephant motifs decorate the pillars.A photograph of a homa fire ceremony in a decorated tent. A fire burns in a pit in the lower right foreground, with logs and ash visible. A tall green palm-frond stalk tied with white cord stands behind the fire. On the right, a person sits on an ornate gold throne with carved elephant motifs, wearing a red turban, a red-and-gold garment, and garlands of white, yellow, green and red flowers. Behind and to the left, deity murti with bright red, yellow and white floral decorations sit on an altar draped in red cloth, with brass kalasha-style pots, banana leaves and a brass lamp stand nearby. Colourful geometric and floral panels hang behind the throne.A homa fire burns in a fire pit at the center of a decorated temple-style pavilion. Tall green palm-leaf stalks wrapped with white cord stand beside the flames. To the left, a group of deity murtis with yellow and red garlands sit on a draped red altar, with potted plants and metal pots holding offerings. A red-cloth-draped figure in a golden throne-like seat on the right wears a red turban, red rudraksha-style beaded garland and large white-and-yellow flower garlands, smiling at the fire. A red-and-white patterned cloth with a floral motif hangs on the pillar behind.A photograph of a temple shrine with a homa fire burning in a stone fire pit at left and centre, with tall flames rising. Behind the fire, several deity murtis are dressed in red and gold garments, adorned with white and multicoloured garlands and flower decorations, set on a red-draped altar with marigold offerings. Golden pillars and a gold and yellow canopy frame the scene. At right, a seated person in a red turban and white and multicoloured flower garlands sits on a gold-carved chair, smiling, with a large green palm-leaf decoration in front. A green cloth and white flower garland lie at the lower left near the fire. The image appears to show a Navaratri devi alankaram with a homa. +3 copiesA photograph of a homa fire burning in a pit in front of a decorated shrine with several deity murtis wearing red and gold garments and marigold garlands, backed by a gold-trimmed canopy and colourful patterned hangings. A seated figure at right in a red turban, red garland and a garland of white, yellow and red flowers smiles beside a large gold throne-like seat. Offerings and a palm frond are visible near the fire, with green leaves and a green cloth draped across the foreground. The scene suggests a chandi homa with fire offerings in front of the deity shrine. +1 copiesA temple-style shrine tableau with a golden-yellow canopy and draped cloth. Central deity murti in red and green garments stands before a row of smaller figures, backed by a large arch decorated with rainbow-coloured ribbons and white flower garlands. In front, a rectangular homa fire pit lined with yellow paste holds burnt logs and ash, with a brass vessel beside it. On the left, a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a small oil lamp. On the right, a seated figure in a red turban and a bright multicolour garland of white, yellow, green and red flowers sits on a carved golden throne with a red cushion, beside a palm-leaf screen and decorated pillars.A large homa fire blazes in a stone fire pit in front of a decorated shrine at night. On the left, several deity murtis are dressed in green and red silk and adorned with white and multicoloured garlands, flower decorations and silver ornaments, with brass kalasha pots on a red-draped altar. On the right, a seated figure in a red headcloth and red garlands sits on an ornate gilded throne-like seat, wearing a white and yellow garland with red tassels. The scene reflects a Navaratri puja setting with a sacred fire ritual.KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +4 copies