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A photograph of an open-air homa at night under a covered pavilion with white pillars. A white stepped fire altar holds a lit fire with pink flowers scattered around it. A man in white clothing with an orange shawl sits cross-legged at the left, hands pressed together in prayer, beside a brass vessel. At right, a small seated deity murti or figure sits on a white platform, draped in orange and white cloth with garlands, next to a basket of fruit and a brass lamp. Green-and-red woven mats cover the floor.

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2008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In Hyderabad2008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In Hyderabad2008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In Hyderabad2008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In Hyderabad2008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In HyderabadA photograph of an outdoor open-sided pavilion with white pillars and garden greenery behind. A man in white ritual clothing with an orange-saffron shawl sits cross-legged before a white square fire pit where a flame burns, pouring from a small ladle or spoon into the fire during a homa or yagna. Rows of coconut shells line a patterned mat in the foreground, and to the right stand a deity murti area with flower garlands, a decorated kalasha or pot, a red tray with flowers, and a tall ceremonial staff with colourful cloth and flowers. Pink flowers are scattered around the fire pit.2008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In HyderabadAugust 24 20082008-08-24 +1 copies2008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In HyderabadThree men in white dhotis and yellow or orange shawls sit on a patterned mat under an open pavilion with pillars and tropical palms. A small fire pit lined in white stone holds smoke rising from a ritual fire, with brass oil lamps, a brass vessel and a tray of offerings nearby. Flower petals scatter the platform and a row of clay lamps sits on the mat in front. A red-cushioned bench and a decorated kalasha with garlands appear at the right.A photograph of an open-air pillared veranda at an ashram courtyard. A seated devotee in white dhoti and an orange shawl, hands folded in namaskar, kneels at the right beside a shallow fire pit with a lit flame. Nearby stand a row of small oil lamps and a brass lamp. At the left, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a figure in orange robes with a garland of red flowers, placed on a cushioned red wicker seat. A small deity murti and a red-cloth puja tray with fruit and flowers sit before the portrait, and rose petals are scattered on the steps. A red patterned rug covers the floor.A photograph of an outdoor open-sided pavilion with white pillars and potted greenery. In the centre, a priest in white dhoti and an orange-saffron shawl with a large gold chain necklace and rudraksha-style pendant sits cross-legged before a white stepped homa or yagna platform with a copper fire pit, with a brass oil lamp and offerings nearby. A second man in white clothing with a yellow cloth sits behind a basket of fruit and flowers. In the foreground, a silver shivling-style lingam with a metal serpent hood, blue and pink flower garlands, a brass trident and pink flowers rests on a white base. Red and patterned mats cover the floor.