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Close view of a Chandi Homa purnahuti offering at a ritual fire, with thick smoke rising over a heap of offerings. A large bunch of ripe yellow bananas is wrapped in garlands of yellow and red flowers, surrounded by green limes, a green gourd-like fruit, a yellow fruit, crunchy snack mix, nuts and dried fruit, and sprinkled grains. Smoke drifts across the frame from the fire. No people are visible. Bottom banner reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 3 - Chandi Homa Purnahuti.

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