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A night puja before a large white-decorated deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, holding weapons, seated on a lion, framed by a white arched backdrop and flanked by smaller decorated murtis. Several priests in white dhotis and shawls perform rites: one standing at left in white holds a lamp, another seated at right in white with a gold necklace attends the ritual, and a kneeling figure in white near the front works at the altar. Brass oil lamps and a fire lit on a white stepped altar sit in front, with flower petals and a silver plate. Young girls in red and maroon dresses stand and sit around the altar, and a seated devotee in the foreground faces the scene. Hanging mango-leaf garlands and orange tassels decorate the canopy overhead.

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October 16 20102010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesNight-time Chandi Homa ritual before a large white-and-silver decorated shrine with a multi-armed Devi murti seated on a lion, flanked by smaller goddess figures and framed by a white arch. In front, a priest in white dhoti and shawl stands raising a hand near the altar, a younger man in white kneels assisting with a brass vessel, and several young girls in red and gold dresses sit near the shrine. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, flower garlands and a yagna pit with flames are arranged on a white-draped platform. On the right, a bare-chested man with ash-marked body and dreadlocks sits on a cushioned seat with a saffron cloth, and a seated figure in white is nearby. A cameraman films at left; a row of heads of seated devotees is visible at the bottom edge. Strings of mango leaves and colourful pillars decorate the hall.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA night puja at a temple-like hall decorated with orange cloth, leaf garlands, paper lanterns and fringed umbrellas. At centre stands a large white-framed goddess murti with many arms, a lion mount beneath her. In front, a white altar holds a small fire and oil lamps. A priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace kneels and tends the fire while another priest in white stands behind him. A seated elderly man in saffron-orange robes with a turban and white beard sits in a cushioned chair at right, hands folded in reverence, next to an attendant in orange. Several young girls in red and gold dresses sit near the altar and small children in white shirts and dark clothing watch from the foreground. Visible printed banner text on the right wall.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesNight photograph of a Devi puja at an outdoor stage. A large goddess murti with many arms, dark flowing hair and a lion mount stands at the centre, framed by white floral arches, garlands and a canopy of green leaves. Several smaller murtis flank her. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in white dhoti holds a brass vessel and raises one arm toward the altar. Another white-clad priest kneels at the platform, and a seated man in orange robes with white markings sits to the right, his palms together. Young girls in red and maroon clothes sit among the worshippers, and oil lamps and brass vessels stand on the white platform steps, with flower petals scattered across the cloth.2010-10-16A night puja before a large decorated deity murti of Durga seated on a lion, with a mango-leaf garland strung across the top of the frame. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at left raising a lit flame over the murti. A second priest in white kneels at lower left beside brass bowls and offerings, and a man in white at right sits near the platform. Several girls in red and maroon saris sit on the mat in front of the shrine. Brass oil lamps, a tall white ceremonial umbrella and silver-white floral arches frame the deity. Smaller deity figures stand on either side. Some devotees are visible at the bottom edge. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight-time homa at a temple shrine with a large white square fire pit where flames rise from the centre. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and gold necklace sits at left with hands pressed together in prayer, beside a brass tray and bowls. Another priest in white dhoti with a yellow cloth sits at right, facing the fire. Several young girls in maroon and red outfits sit around the altar. Behind them stand large white-and-silver decorated murti figures of a goddess with multiple arms holding weapons atop a lion, along with Ganesha and other deities under ornate parasols. Strings of coloured lights glow in the background, and flower petals are scattered on the altar.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copies