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A photograph of a night ritual at an altar. A large fire blazes in a fire pit in the foreground, with offerings laid beside it. Behind the fire stand three deity murtis dressed in red and gold garments and ornaments, flanked by floral garlands and brass oil lamps. On the right, a seated person in a red turban and a white-and-red garland sits on a gold ornate throne beside a brass lamp, with a patterned panel behind. Warm lamp light dominates the scene, and the setting suggests a homa.

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A photograph of a homa fire burning in a square fire pit before a shrine. Tall flames rise from the pit in the foreground. Behind it stand three ornately decorated deity murtis under a painted cloth canopy with floral and geometric patterns. On the right, a man seated on a gold throne wears an orange-red turban, a white garland of flowers and a red-and-green flower garland, and smiles. A brass oil lamp stands beside the throne. The setting is dim and warm, lit mainly by the fire and lamps.A photograph of a homa fire ritual at night inside a decorated shrine. A large flame rises from a fire pit in the foreground, with a garlanded offering beside it. Behind the fire, deity murtis and figures stand under ornate arches with floral and sequined decorations. On the right, a person seated on a gilded throne wears a red-and-gold turban, a red and white garland, and layered floral garlands, with a brass oil lamp in front. A teal fabric hangs between the shrine and the seat, and a red-brown cloth draped over the fire pit.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.A 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.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.KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa fire burning brightly in front of a shrine of deity murtis decorated with garlands of white, yellow and green flowers. Behind the flames, several large figures with crowns and multiple arms stand on a red-cushioned altar, with a figure in a shimmering silver embellished garment at the centre. Green palm-leaf torans frame the left and right edges. On the right, a seated deity murti with a red headdress and red face is draped in a garland of white, red and green blooms. A brass kalasha and lamp stand near the right side, and a floral arrangement with a coconut sits on the stone platform in the foreground. No people are visible. +1 copiesKAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +1 copiesKAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +3 copiesA 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 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.A 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.