A tall flame rises from a homa fire pit in a dimly lit shrine room, with a deity murti decorated with a crown and flower garland visible in the dark background and small oil lamps flickering. A person's arm and shoulder are partially visible at the left edge, tending the fire with a stick. Brass vessels and offerings sit near the fire, and a white cloth covers a platform at the right. - Nithyanandapedia

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A tall flame rises from a homa fire pit in a dimly lit shrine room, with a deity murti decorated with a crown and flower garland visible in the dark background and small oil lamps flickering. A person's arm and shoulder are partially visible at the left edge, tending the fire with a stick. Brass vessels and offerings sit near the fire, and a white cloth covers a platform at the right.

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