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A fire pit with large flames and smoke burns in the foreground of a decorated shrine. Behind it stand several deity murti, a central goddess figure in a red and silver sari-style garment with a silver necklace and crown, flanked by figures holding weapons including a trident. The murti are adorned with garlands in red, green, yellow and white, and an orange canopy with floral festoons hangs above. No people are visible; this appears to be a homa ritual at a Navaratri alankaram.

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The ornate golden arch above frames the scene, and small flower petals scatter on the floor.KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire burning in a fire pit with logs and bright orange flames, set before a decorated altar. Three deity murtis stand behind the fire, adorned with garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers and gold arches. Kalashas with leaves and red flower offerings sit on a maroon-draped table beneath an orange canopy hung with bunting. No physical people are visible in the scene.Night photograph of a temple shrine decorated with multicolored flower garlands and a gold-and-orange canopy. Three deity murtis in ornate silver-and-gold jewelry sit on a raised platform, backed by golden arches and white flower wreaths, with marigold and yellow flower offerings in pots. Two open fires burn on a stone fire pit in front of the shrine. 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