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Dim night photograph of a Chandi Homa at a temple shrine. A standing figure in a red-orange robe holds a lit torch on the left, beside a small fire pit sending up smoke and flames. Behind it a golden deity murti of a goddess with a crown and floral garlands stands beside tall brass lamp stands with multiple lit oil lamps (diyas). Two dark silhouetted heads of seated devotees are in the foreground. Flower offerings sit near the base of the murti.

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A dimly lit temple interior at night during a fire ritual. A figure in an orange-red robe stands at left holding a lit lamp toward a small fire pit with bright flames and offerings. Behind it stands a deity murti draped in garlands and flower decorations, with a blue-faced form visible. Several tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand along the right side. Silhouetted onlookers sit in the foreground. The page describes a Chandi Homa at AadiKailaasa; the visible fire pit and lamps match a homa, but the figure's identity is not established.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A 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 by oil lamps and flame, a ritual scene. A standing priest in an orange-red robe holds a lit lamp or torch at left beside a fire pit sending up smoke. At centre a deity murti decorated with flower garlands stands tall, with brass lamp stands holding multiple oil lamps at right. Several dim silhouetted heads of seated devotees are in the foreground. The scene suggests a homa or aarti with fire offerings.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A dark night ritual scene with a fire pit burning brightly at lower left, sending up flames and smoke. A standing figure in a red-orange garment stands at left beside the fire. Behind them a decorated deity murti is adorned with flower garlands, set against a dark stone wall. Several tall brass oil lamp stands with lit flames are arranged around the murti. The rest of the frame is almost completely black.2008-10-27A dark night ritual scene in a temple shrine lit only by flames. A figure in a red-orange garment stands at left holding a lit lamp aloft. A fire pit with burning flames and smoke sits at the base of a deity murti decorated with garlands, and several lit brass oil lamps stand on tall stands to the right. The figure's face is not visible, and the scene appears to be a homa or aarti-type offering with fire and flowers.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A 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 included2008-10-27