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A photograph of a homa fire burning in a clay fire pit decorated with white lotus kolam and blue-tinted lines in front of a shrine. Behind the fire, a red-draped central deity murti in a silver-and-gold crown stands with flanking deity murtis on a red-covered platform, framed by garlands in red, yellow, purple and white and a gold canopy. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and flower offerings surround the shrine. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a homa fire pit lit in front of a decorated shrine with three deity murtis under an ornate gold arch. The central murti is a goddess seated on a red cushion, wearing a silver necklace and heavy jewellery with a gold crown, and a yellow marigold garland arches over her. Flanking murtis on either side hold instruments and wear crowns, all framed by white and red-and-green flower garlands and yellow-and-maroon bunting. Brass kalasha pots with mango leaves and red flowers sit at the base, and a flame rises from the fire pit in the foreground. No people are visible.KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire burning in a fire pit in front of a decorated shrine with three deity murtis seated under gold arches. The central murti wears a silver and red adornment with a crown, flanked by two smaller murtis in red and gold garments. Garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers frame the arches, and yellow and white flowers and green bananas are placed around the fire. Gold and maroon drapery hangs behind the shrine, with brass vessels and kalasha pots on the altar. No people are visible. +1 copiesPhotograph of a decorated shrine with a central goddess murti seated on a red and green cushion, adorned with silver jewellery, a silver necklace and a blue gem pendant, framed by a yellow floral arch. Flanking deity murtis, one holding a veena, sit beneath golden arches draped with garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers. Orange cloth canopy and tassels hang above. In front, a sacred fire burns in a yellow-plastered fire pit, with kalashas decorated with mango leaves and flowers placed on a maroon-covered platform. No people are visible.A photograph of a homa fire burning in the foreground of a decorated shrine. Three deity murti sit on a raised dais draped with a golden cloth and framed by arches of yellow, red, green and white flower garlands. The central murti wears a crown, jewelled necklaces and a green skirt. Flanking figures wear crowns and red garments, and one holds a veena. Brass kalashas and flower-filled offerings stand on a maroon-covered table, and a brass lamp stand is at right. No people are visible.A photograph of a Navaratri devi alankaram display at a temple setting with a homa fire in the foreground. Three decorated deity murtis sit on a red-draped platform beneath a golden canopy with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. The central murti wears a red and green garment, a silver necklace and a crown, flanked by two seated figures, one holding a veena. Brass kalashas with leaves and flowers sit in front, and a brass oil lamp stands at right beside a flaming fire pit made of wood and bricks. No people are visible.A night photograph of a homa fire burning in a sunken pit in front of a decorated shrine. Two or three deity murtis, dressed in red and gold garments with flower garlands in yellow, red and white, sit on a red-draped platform under a golden canopy with ornate carved pelmet and purple-and-gold festoon drapes. Blue chalk kolam designs are drawn on the ground in the foreground. Flames rise high from the fire pit, and a colourful painted cloth hangs on the right side. No people are visible.A night photograph of a decorated altar at a Navaratri observance, with a large fire burning in a pit in front of it. Three deity murtis stand under a gilded arch with paisley-style carving and a draped orange cloth; the murtis wear gold crowns and red and white garments, with garlands of white, red and yellow flowers and rows of multicoloured flower festoons hanging above. Brass lamps, kalasha pots with mango leaves, and a ring of yellow marigold garlands with a red and blue cloth lie in front of the fire. No people are visible. +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire burning in front of an altar decorated with garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. Three goddess deity murtis sit on a red-draped platform under a gold and orange canopy, flanked by brass kalashas wrapped in fabric. A single woman, seen from behind, kneels at the fire in a navy and maroon silk sari with gold border, wearing white and green flower garlands. A brass vessel sits at the left edge. Strings of white flowers and marigold rangoli dots decorate the floor.A photograph of a homa fire burning in a clay fire pit in front of a decorated shrine. Behind the fire, several ornate deity murtis stand on a maroon-draped altar, with a central figure in green and red garments, silver and blue ornaments and a gold crown, flanked by smaller figures. Yellow and red marigold garlands and white flower arches frame the shrine, with brass pots holding green leaves beside it. Orange and multicolour festoons hang from a yellow canopy above. Petals and yellow flowers are scattered around the fire pit. No people are visible.A homa fire burns in a stone fire pit in the foreground, with flames rising among split logs and a dusting of white powder on the pit's edges and red flower petals scattered around. Behind it, several deity murti stand under gold arches decorated with striped garlands in red, yellow, green and white. The central figure wears a red and gold garment and a jewelled crown with a pink shawl. Silver-decorated kalasha pots with mango leaves and red flowers flank the altar, which is draped in deep red cloth. Yellow and red garlands hang from a gold canopy above. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a homa fire ritual in a temple-style setting. In the foreground a fire pit blazes with orange flames, and beside it a person seen from behind, wearing a dark blue sari with a red and gold border and garlands of white flowers and green leaves, kneels or sits on a yellow floor. Behind the fire, three deity murtis are seated on a raised red platform, decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, decorative arches, and brass vessels with offerings. A tall brass lamp stand stands at the right edge, and draped cloth in orange, purple and red hangs above the shrine.