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A homa fire blazes in a fire pit at the centre of a decorated temple hall during Navaratri observances. Behind the flames, a deity murti stands on a red-draped altar, adorned with white flowers and ornaments, flanked by brass kalasha pots and oil lamps. Hanging fabric banners in red, purple and yellow frame the altar. On the right, a seated person in a red head covering and orange robe, wearing a multicoloured flower garland, sits on an ornate golden chair beside a tall green palm-leaf decoration. A brass pillar with carved patterns stands at the left edge.

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A large fire blazes up in the centre of a temple hall during a homa, with a golden-hued cloth canopy and a garland-draped sanctum behind it. Several deity murtis adorned with flower garlands and crowns are visible on an altar, with brass lamps and vessels in front. At the right, a seated figure in a red headwrap and wearing a long multicoloured garland of flowers sits on an ornate golden throne beside a tall green leaf decoration. Decorative cloth hangings in red, purple and yellow frame the scene. No people are clearly visible apart from the seated figure, who appears to be a statue or portrait. +1 copiesA large homa fire burns in a temple shrine decorated with gold pillars, striped floral garlands and a yellow draped canopy. Behind the flames stand several decorated deity murtis in multicoloured garments and white floral garlands, set on a red altar with kalasha-like pots. A tall green palm-leaf decoration stands to the right. At the far right, a smiling person in a red turban and red garland sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat wearing a thick garland of white, red and yellow flowers. No readable text is visible.A large homa fire burns in a fire pit in front of a decorated altar at night. Behind the flames stands a deity murti group draped in colourful garlands and yellow-orange cloth, with a red-draped table holding offering pots. A tall carved golden pillar stands at left, and a striped green ceremonial leaf structure rises at right. At far right, a seated figure in a red turban and red shawl, wearing layered multicoloured floral garlands, sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat. The scene reflects a homa ritual during Navaratri festivities at KAILASA Hyderabad. +1 copiesA 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.A 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 copiesKAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +3 copiesA photograph of a large fire blazing up before a decorated shrine at night. Behind the flames stand several deity murtis, painted and dressed with white and multicoloured garlands in red, yellow and green, with golden crowns and ornaments. On the right, a figure in a red turban and white-and-multicolour garland sits on an ornate golden seat, possibly a murti or a person, shown without clear detail. Palm-leaf decorations frame both sides of the fire. In the foreground lie a bowl, a stone platform with flower offerings and a small kalasha-like pot. The scene suggests a homa ritual, with no people visibly performing it.Night photograph of a homa fire burning in a brick-lined fire pit in front of a decorated shrine. Large flames rise from the pit on the right. Behind it, several deity murtis dressed in multicoloured green, red, yellow and white garments and garlands stand on a red draped altar with brass lamps and potted plants with yellow flowers. On the right, a seated figure in a red turban and a garland of white and multicoloured flowers sits on an ornate golden throne, with a teal drape to the far right. The scene is an alankaram setting of a Navaratri homa.A photograph of a homa fire burning in a brick fire pit in front of a decorated altar. A tall flame rises at left-centre. On the altar at left stand deity murtis draped in garlands of white and yellow flowers with red and green ribbons, one murti in red and green with a silver face and ornaments. At right, a seated person in a red turban and red and maroon clothing sits on a gold ornate throne, wearing a red flower garland and a long garland of white, yellow and red flowers draped over the arms. Gold drapery and a palm leaf decorate the right edge. Only one physical person is visible.A photograph of a homa fire burning in a fire pit on a stone platform inside a decorated tent-like shrine at night. Bright orange flames rise to the right of the frame. To the left, several deity murtis and figures are decorated with multicoloured floral garlands in red, yellow, green and white, with a red velvet-draped altar holding small brass-and-white pots of flowers and offerings. A tall brass lamp stand and a golden decorated throne with coloured cloth stand nearby. No people are clearly visible, apart from a faint figure seated near the throne, possibly a deity murti.A night photograph of a homa fire pit at the front right, with tall orange flames rising beside a stone-edged altar. Behind it, a tented shrine holds several decorated deity murti, dressed in red, green and yellow garments with white floral garlands and ornate crowns. A seated deity murti on a gilded throne at right wears a red headdress and multicolour garland. Silver pots with yellow flowers and small flame lamps line a red-draped table, and a brass oil lamp stands at left. Colourful striped cloth hangs on the tent poles. No living people are visible.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.