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Dim night photograph of a Chandi Homa at AadiKailaasa, Bengaluru. A decorated deity murti of a goddess with a crown and garlands stands behind a bright fire pit, flames rising at its base. A standing figure in dark clothing holds a lit lamp near the deity. Several seated people sit in silhouette before the fire. Brass lamp stands with multiple oil lamps flank the scene on both sides, and a tall stone temple wall rises at left.

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October 27 20082008-10-27A dim nighttime photograph of a Chandi Homa at night. A tall white and gold deity murti of a goddess, garlanded with yellow flowers, stands at the centre behind a fire pit where flames rise. A standing figure in a red-orange cloth holds a lit lamp near the murti. Several other people are partly visible in shadow around the fire, and tall lit brass oil lamps stand at left and right. Only faint silhouettes of the people are visible in the darkness.2008-10-27Night photograph of a fire ritual. A large orange fire burns in front of a deity murti with golden ornaments. A figure in a red-orange garment on the left raises a lit oil lamp or torch. Several tall brass lamp stands with lit lamps glow on the right. Only silhouetted figures of worshippers are visible at the bottom, partly obscured by the flames and darkness.2008-10-27A dimly lit temple interior at night. A large deity murti. A standing figure in dark clothing holds an object over the fire, as if making an offering. Small lamps and garlands decorate the sides, and a tall pillar with carved patterns rises on the right. A few other seated or standing people are barely visible in the shadows near the fire. a person is not clearly identifiable.2008-10-27A dimly lit temple interior at night shows a fire pit burning in front of a deity murti decorated with garlands and flower offerings. A robed figure in red-orange clothing with a rudraksha mala stands at left, tending the flames. Two dark silhouetted heads of seated devotees are in the foreground. Several brass lamps with flickering oil flames stand on tall stands to the right.2008-10-27A dark temple interior lit only by a small fire pit and several tall brass oil lamps on stands. A deity murti decorated with a golden crown, flower garlands and a dark face stands in an alcove on the right. A figure in red-orange robes stands at left, arm raised beside the lamps, apparently performing a fire ritual. Smoke rises from the flames. Dim shadowy figures sit near the fire pit. Text in the lower right reads pedia.org, which is not included2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A dimly lit nighttime ritual at a homa fire pit in a dark stone-walled shrine. A bright orange fire blazes in front of a gilded deity murti with ornate golden ornaments. A robed priest in red-orange cloth stands at left beside the fire, while several silhouetted devotees sit in the foreground facing the flames. Tall brass lamp stands with multiple oil lamps flicker on the right, and smoke rises from the fire.2008-10-27A dim nighttime photograph of a homa fire ceremony. A large orange fire blazes in the centre, with smoke rising. Behind it stands a golden deity murti with an ornate crown-like headdress. To the right, tall brass lamp stands with multiple oil lamps burn. On the left, a robed figure in red and saffron stands near a small lit lamp. Several dark silhouetted people sit or stand in the foreground facing the fire.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A dimly lit night ritual photograph showing a fire pit with a bright flame and smoke in the centre. To the left stands a tall brass oil lamp stand with several lit lamps, and beside it a deity murti decorated with a flower garland. Several seated figures in dark clothing sit around the fire pit in the shadows, and a figure stands near the murti holding a small flame. The surroundings are almost entirely dark.2008-10-27