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A photograph of a decorated shrine with three deity murtis on a red-draped platform, each framed by large white and red-striped arches with golden crowns. The central figure wears a red sari and a large heart-shaped silver ornament and a green cloth, with garlands of yellow and orange flowers. Flanking deity murtis hold objects and wear red and gold garments. Potted plants with yellow flowers and green palm-leaf decorations surround the platform. In the foreground a fire burns in a homa pit with an open flame, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. Golden pillars and blue and red floral wall panels frame the scene.

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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a fire pit in the foreground. Several deity murtis stand on a red-draped platform, including a central figure with a golden crown, red and green garments and a heart-shaped silver ornament, flanked by smaller figures and silver-and-gold pots holding yellow flowers. Large golden arches with white and red-striped backdrops frame the murtis, and green-and-white palm-leaf decorations rise on the sides. Flames rise from a stone homa fire pit in front, with brass oil lamps at the edges. No physical people are visible.A homa fire burns in a brass-edged pit in front of a decorated shrine with gold-and-yellow draping. Behind the fire, deity murti sit on a red-draped platform with flower garlands, gold-rimmed pots and kalasha-style vessels. Tall gold pillars and palm-leaf decorations frame the scene.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.A photograph of a homa fire burning in a brick fire pit in front of a decorated shrine. On the left, several deity murtis in red and green garments with gold crowns and floral garlands sit on a red-draped platform, flanked by kalasha pots and marigold garlands. Behind the fire, a golden ornate throne holds a figure in a red turban with a multicoloured floral garland, and palm fronds frame the scene. Colourful striped fabric hangs from a golden pillar on the right, and an orange cloth backdrop covers the top. No people are clearly visible standing in the scene apart from the seated figure on the throne.A photograph of a Navaratri devi alankaram display at a homa site. Three deity murtis sit under a golden canopy and gold arches decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, blue and white. The central figure wears a red and green garment with a silver necklace and a blue jewelled pendant, and a silver-gilt crown. A flame rises in the foreground from a brick fire pit, and brass oil lamps stand at the right. Several silver vessels with mango leaves and flowers rest on the red-draped altar, and a painted cloth hangs at the right edge. 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 photograph of a homa fire burning in the foreground with flames rising toward a shrine. Behind the fire, three deity murtis are seated on a decorated platform under a gold canopy hung with flower garlands in white, purple, yellow, red and green. The central murti is yellow-faced, wears a silver necklace and blue and silver adornments, and sits on a red cushion with a yellow floral arch. Murtis on either side hold a veena-like instrument and a ceremonial object. Kalashas with yellow flowers and mango leaves stand before the platform, with a brass lamp stand at right. No people are visible.Photograph 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 a raised earthen fire pit in front of a decorated altar. Behind the fire, several deity murtis in red, pink and green garments with gold crowns stand under an arch of yellow and white flower garlands, flanked by kalasha pots with mango leaves and red flowers. Colourful garland swags hang from a golden tent canopy above. Burning logs send flames upward near the centre. No people are visible in the frame.Photograph of a decorated shrine during a homa fire ritual. Three deity murtis sit on a red-draped platform under a gold tent canopy with garlands of marigold and multicoloured flower bunches. The central murti wears a red and green sari with silver jewellery and a blue and silver necklace. Flanking murtis wear red, green and white garments with crowns. Brass kalasha pots with leaves and flowers stand on either side, and a large fire burns in the foreground pit. A painted cloth hangs at right with elephant and floral motifs. No people are visible.A photograph of a Navaratri homa setting at a temple. Three decorated deity murtis stand on a raised platform draped with yellow cloth and garlands of marigold and white flowers in red, green and yellow. Small brass-like urns with green leaves and offerings sit at the base, and a fire burns on the red-covered altar in front. A tall green palm-leaf column stands beside the fire. On the right edge, a person in a red head wrap and a garland of white and multicolour flowers stands near a golden pillar with carved elephants. Colourful striped and flower-patterned panels frame the scene.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.