Priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas stand at a homa area with a brick fire pit, hands folded in prayer, some holding brass vessels and a tray. At right, a central figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a bindi, hands joined, faces a blue-skinned deity murti with dark braided hair and garlands. Brass oil lamps, flowers and a red curtain fill the room. - Nithyanandapedia

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Priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas stand at a homa area with a brick fire pit, hands folded in prayer, some holding brass vessels and a tray. At right, a central figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a bindi, hands joined, faces a blue-skinned deity murti with dark braided hair and garlands. Brass oil lamps, flowers and a red curtain fill the room.

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