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A homa fire pit at the front of a temple shrine, with a flame burning in the centre over charred wood and ash. Five kalashas stand around the pit; the central one is wrapped in a red and pink garland with yellow marigold strands, and the outer kalashas have yellow marigold garlands, mango leaves and gold-tipped tops. A silver bowl of yellow offering, small brass and steel vessels, a silver spoon and a tray of kumkum and flower petals sit on the stone ledge. Yellow turmeric-marked circles and scattered grass blades mark the stone edge. No people are visible.

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