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A photograph of a homa fire pit inside a tented temple space. A large bright orange fire rises from a stone fire pit on the right, with a bundle of ash-dusted offerings at its base. Behind it, several decorated deity murtis are dressed in colourful garlands of yellow, green, red and white flowers, set on red velvet-draped altars with brass lamps and kalasha-like pots. A figure in dark clothing is partly visible at the far right edge. Red, yellow and patterned fabric hangings frame the scene. No people are clearly visible other than the partial figure at the edge.

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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.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.Night photograph of a homa fire burning in a rectangular brick fire pit inside a tented shrine area. Flames rise high and bright beside the pit. To the left, several deity murtis, including goddess figures in red, green and yellow garments with gold crowns and jewelry, stand on a table draped in a red cloth, decorated with flowers, fruit and small kalasha-style pots. Behind them hang gold and yellow drapes, and the tent pillars are wrapped in red, blue and multicoloured fabric. A gilded throne-like seat appears at the right. No people are visible.A night photograph of a homa fire burning in a brick-lined fire pit inside a decorated temple tent. Tall orange flames rise from the pit in the foreground. To the left, a red-draped altar holds several colourful deity murtis in red, green and yellow garments with crowns and silver ornaments, flanked by small pots of flowers and yellow-tipped offerings. Red, blue and orange patterned cloth wraps the wooden pillars, and a golden carved structure stands behind the fire. No people are visible.KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 19, 2026 +1 copiesA decorated open-air shrine with a fire pit (homa kunda) burning brightly at the lower right, surrounded by brass vessels and offerings. Behind the fire, a figure sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) wearing a red turban, white and multicoloured garments and a garland, appearing to preside over the homa. To the left, multiple deity murtis are dressed in colourful silks, flower garlands and yellow floral decorations, with kalasha pots and brass oil lamps arranged on a red-draped table. Golden pillars and multicoloured painted columns with lotus and elephant motifs frame the scene, and a canopy of yellow and red cloth overhangs the space with palm foliage visible beyond. +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire pit blazing at night beside a row of decorated deity murtis on a red draped altar. On the left, several large colourful deity figures with gold crowns and multicoloured backdrops stand among small brass-and-white kalasha pots topped with yellow flowers and mango leaves. A brass lamp stands at the left edge. Behind the fire, a golden pillar and red-and-blue patterned cloth banners hang on the wall. Tall flames rise from a stone-lined pit, and no people are visible.A photograph at night of a homa fire burning in a stone fire pit in front of a golden ornate throne. A seated man in a red turban and white-and-red garland sits on the throne behind the flames, with a visible forehead mark. Garlands in red, white, yellow and green drape the throne. To the left, several deity murti with colourful flower garlands stand on a red-draped table beside brass kalasha-style pots with yellow flowers. Tall palm-leaf decorations frame the scene on the right, and a painted pillar with floral and geometric patterns stands behind the fire. Offerings of green and white vegetables lie near the fire pit.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.A photograph of a ritual fire homa at a shrine dressed with marigold and rose garlands. A flame rises from a stone fire pit in the lower centre, with a white flower garland and an offering on the left of the pit. Behind it, a deity murti with a gold crown and red garland sits on a draped altar with brass lamps and kalasha pots. A palm-frond column stands at right beside a gilded throne holding a red cushion. A man in a red turban and multicoloured garlands sits on the throne, which is decorated with garlands. Only partial hands are visible at the far right edge. Statues and garlands form much of the scene.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.