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A photograph of a temple ritual inside an ornate gold-pillared shrine with red and gold draped cloth. Five men stand in a row with hands folded in anjali, wearing white dhotis with gold borders, gold necklaces and white or saffron headcloths; some are bare-chested. In the centre is a large white shivalinga-style abhishekam object draped with white garlands, red flowers and a green-and-gold cloth, set on an orange peetha with kalasha pots and flower decorations behind it. On the right, a seated figure in red and gold clothing with a red turban and garlands sits on a gold throne with a green cloth. Scattered red flower petals lie on the platform.

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Inside a gold-pillared ritual pavilion with gold and red draped fabric, a shaved-headed priest in a white turban, bare chest, white dhoti with gold border and gold chain stands at left holding a ritual implement. In the centre, a deity murti dressed in white and green cloth with garlands of white flowers and red roses sits before a fire pit with a flame, a kalasha-like vessel, brass lamps and flowers. At right, a seated figure in a red turban, pink garment and white garlands occupies an ornate gold throne with a green cloth draped over its arm. Marigold garlands and scattered red petals decorate the scene.2025-12-30A homa fire ritual inside a canopied enclosure with gold-coloured pillars and draped gold and red fabric behind. Two priests in white dhotis with gold borders stand at a fire pit with smoke rising; the man on the left, bare-chested with a white head cloth, holds a long wooden ladle over the pit, while the man in the centre, wearing a white cloth on his head and a beaded necklace, holds a small vessel. Red flower petals are scattered on the golden altar. On the right, a seated figure in a red turban, white and red garlands and a green cloth sits on an ornate gold throne, with a bowl of flowers and a brass lamp nearby. Brass oil lamps and a flower arrangement sit on the altar. The setting is a Sudarshan homa at the temple.2025-12-30A homa fire ritual inside a gold-pillared, draped pavilion. Two priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and gold-striped cloth perform the ritual. The left priest, bare-chested with a gold necklace and wearing a white head cloth, holds a brass plate of offerings. The priest in the foreground, also bare-chested with white ash markings on his arms and chest and a rudraksha bracelet, holds a sprig or implement over the fire. A raised altar pit burns with a flame, decorated with fresh flowers, garlands, and a white cloth-covered object. A deity murti with a blue backdrop sits behind the altar. On the right, a seated figure in a red and white garland sits on a golden throne beside a green-draped table with flower offerings and a brass lamp.2025-12-30A photograph inside a golden pavilion with gold-painted pillars and gold and red draped fabric behind. Two priests in white dhotis with yellow borders and white headwraps stand at left and centre; the centre priest is bare-chested with a sacred thread, performing a ritual over a seated figure in white. At right, a richly carved gold throne holds a seated figure in red and orange garlanded with white and yellow flower garlands. 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A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a white and yellow head cloth and a rudraksha-style garland stands at left holding a wooden bowl of round offerings topped with flower decorations. Fire pit with embers sits centre. Behind is a golden-framed backdrop with red and gold drapes and a blue deity panel with garlands. At right, a second bare-chested priest in white dhoti and white head cloth stands beside a golden throne holding a small figure in red with a red turban, garlanded with white flowers, and a green cloth on the seat. Brass oil lamps and marigold petals are scattered on the platform.2025-12-30A photograph inside a temple-style hall with golden pillars and red and gold draped cloth backdrops. Two shirtless priests in white dhotis with gold borders and white turbans perform a homa ritual at a fire pit on an orange-yellow altar base. The priest on the left, with a rudraksha-style garland, extends his arm over the fire and holds a ceremonial ladle or stick above the flames, while the priest on the right, wearing a beaded necklace, stands beside the altar with his arm outstretched. Behind the fire, a deity murti adorned with white flower garlands and red and green flower decorations sits before a blue and gold halo. Brass oil lamps and offerings of petals and rice are arranged around the altar.2025-12-30Photo of a homa fire ritual in a gold-pillared shrine canopy with gold and red drapes. Three priests in white dhotis with gold borders and white headcloths stand around an orange-painted fire altar holding burning wood and flames. The central priest, bare-chested with a rudraksha-style mala, places wood into the fire. The left priest holds a brass ladle over a brass bowl, and the right priest wears a flower garland and holds a tray. Behind the altar are decorated flower offerings, a blue-framed deity image, brass lamps and red petals scattered on the altar.2025-12-30A photograph of a homa fire ritual under a gold-pillared canopy with draped gold and red fabric. Two shirtless priests in white dhotis with white head cloths stand at a raised yellow platform with a smoking fire pit. The priest in the centre wears a gold pendant on a beaded mala and holds a ladle over the fire, while the priest at left wears a beaded mala and stands with hands near the offerings. Smoke rises across the scene. At right sits a seated statue in a red turban and red dhoti, draped with white and red garlands, on a gold ornate throne. Brass oil lamps and a brass bowl of offerings sit on the platform.2025-12-30Photograph of a homa fire ritual in a golden-draped ceremonial space. A brick fire pit with a large orange flame sits at centre, its altar strewn with red flower petals. Behind it, a red-and-gold backdrop frames a deity murti within a blue niche, flanked by garlanded kalasha-style pots, brass lamps and flowers. Two priests sit beside the fire: the one on the left wears a white head cloth, bare chest with white markings, and beaded necklaces; the one on the right wears a white head cloth, white dhoti with a gold border, and necklaces, seated on a green cushion. A third figure in a red turban and white garland stands at the right edge beside a gold throne-like seat.2025-12-30A photograph inside a temple shrine during a homa fire ritual. In the centre, a large flame rises from a fire pit on a yellow-draped platform, with a red and blue silk-draped kalasha or sacred bundle decorated with white and green garlands in front. Behind it, a golden deity murti or decorated image with a crown and colourful garlands stands among flowers and a yellow canopy. On the right, a seated figure in a red turban, white robe and striped rainbow garlands sits on an ornate gold throne. Three men flank the scene: on the left, two bare-chested men in white dhoti with gold borders, one with palms pressed together and one tending the setup; on the far right, a bare-chested man in a white gold-bordered dhoti stands with palms joined. Palm-leaf toranas frame the scene and a kumkum-marked offering tray sits near the fire.A temple ritual inside a decorated shrine at KAILASA Hyderabad. Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis with gold borders and white head cloths stand at left and right, one pouring liquid from a small vessel and the other holding a brass bowl. A third man in a yellow turban, bare-chested with rudraksha malas, stands at right beside a golden chair. Between them lies a large decorated deity murti in a red and purple sari with white and green garlands, on a yellow cloth. Behind is a shrine with a golden arch, a deity murti with a crown, flower garlands, potted plants, brass lamps and colourful striped cloth hangings. Palm fronds frame the scene.