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A homa fire burns in a square yellow-powdered fire pit in the foreground of a gilded temple hall. Behind it, a golden ornate shrine with lion figures holds a deity murti garlanded with red, white and yellow flowers, flanked by two small golden seated figures. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and garlands and offerings sit on the red floor. No people are visible in the scene.

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March 15 20202020-03-15Photo 11728689March 15 20202020-03-15 +2 copiesA photograph of a ritual fire pit (homa kunda) in a gold-decorated temple hall with red floor. The yellow-painted, octagonal fire pit contains a black ash bed with sticks and twigs. Behind it stands a gilded palanquin-style ratha or shrine cart holding a deity murti draped in red and yellow garlands. Plates of green bananas, fruit and flower offerings sit on the floor, with brass lamps (oil lamps) and a brass vessel nearby. A partly visible person in white dhoti with gold border stands at the left edge. No other people are clearly visible.2020-03-15 +2 copiesA photograph of a gilded shrine with an ornate golden arch and carved side panels, framing a golden draped cloth. At the centre sits a conical ritual form, possibly a lingam, decorated with a heart-shaped garland of white and yellow flowers, pink petals, green leaves and a jewelled metallic ornament. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right, and a bright fire blazes at the left edge. No people are visible.2017-09-11A photograph of a deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arched shrine with a red backdrop, adorned with white and orange flower garlands and draped flowers. A bright fire burns in a brass vessel at the base of the murti, with brass oil lamps and bowls on a stone platform in front. Lit oil lamps stand at the left, and a partially visible person in dark clothing is at the right edge. Behind the shrine are painted green and blue figures and decorated white lace-like borders.2016-10-10October 29 20162016-10-29March 15 20202020-03-15 +2 copiesOctober 10 20162016-10-10A night-time photograph of an ornate deity murti seated on a tiered golden-and-orange pedestal decorated with lions and a coiled cobra at its base. The figure wears a red and gold sari, a jewelled necklace, and is garlanded with white jasmine strands and green leaves, with a golden arched prabhavali behind. Two small ganesha-like figures flank the central deity. In front, a bright fire burns in a homa pit, with brass lamps, a kalasha vessel and a plate of flowers, rice and a white cloth bundle arranged at the foreground. Several oil lamps glow at the sides, and a few shadowy figures stand in the background.2016-10-29Photo 11728684 +2 copiesPhoto 11728748 +2 copies