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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.

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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 decorated shrine with three deity murtis on a red-draped platform in front of a gold-cloth canopy. The central murti wears a red and gold garment and a silver-embellished crown, flanked by two figures in yellow and red garlands. A small fire burns in the foreground beside brass pots and potted plants. Overhead hang striped garlands of purple, white and yellow flowers. On the right a person in a maroon turban and a garland of white, green and yellow flowers smiles beside a carved gold pillar with a painted elephant panel.A photograph of a homa fire burning in a pit in front of a decorated shrine with several deity murtis wearing red and gold garments and marigold garlands, backed by a gold-trimmed canopy and colourful patterned hangings. A seated figure at right in a red turban, red garland and a garland of white, yellow and red flowers smiles beside a large gold throne-like seat. Offerings and a palm frond are visible near the fire, with green leaves and a green cloth draped across the foreground. The scene suggests a chandi homa with fire offerings in front of the deity shrine. +1 copiesA 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 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 homa fire burning in front of a decorated deity shrine. A central goddess murti in red and gold garments and a large golden crown stands between two other deity murtis adorned with marigold garlands and flower offerings. Yellow and orange draped cloth frames the shrine, with palm-leaf decorations on either side. Brass vessels and a kalasha with white flowers sit on the platform in the foreground. At the left edge, a partly visible seated figure wears a white head wrap and a red shawl, and at the right edge another person in a red wrap and garland is partly visible. The scene is a homa or yagna in a shrine setting.A photograph of a temple shrine with a homa fire burning in a stone fire pit at left and centre, with tall flames rising. Behind the fire, several deity murtis are dressed in red and gold garments, adorned with white and multicoloured garlands and flower decorations, set on a red-draped altar with marigold offerings. Golden pillars and a gold and yellow canopy frame the scene. At right, a seated person in a red turban and white and multicoloured flower garlands sits on a gold-carved chair, smiling, with a large green palm-leaf decoration in front. A green cloth and white flower garland lie at the lower left near the fire. The image appears to show a Navaratri devi alankaram with a homa. +3 copiesA homa fire burns in a decorated pavilion with a gold-framed backdrop. On the right, a seated priest in a red turban and red-and-gold garments with a multicolored flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne. Behind the fire, a deity murti group is adorned with yellow, red and white garlands, with brass lamps and kalasha pots with green leaves on a red cloth-covered table. A tall palm-leaf pillar stands in the foreground beside the flames. Colourful painted panels with lotus and elephant motifs decorate the pillars.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 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.KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +4 copiesA 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.