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Evening homa at a temple shrine. Central deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a long black braid stands on a lion, holding weapons, framed by a white lace-like arch and a fringed white canopy. Flanking murtis include a pink Ganesha with a trunk and two smaller goddess figures in white arches. Brass oil lamps stand on the white altar platform, with bowls of fruit, flowers and offerings below. Two men in white dhotis sit in front: the one on the left wears a gold chain and a white shawl, the one on the right is shaven-headed with a red-bordered white cloth over his shoulder. Dried wood and banana-leaf offerings lie at the bottom edge. Colourful tassels hang from pillars and a poster on the right shows a figure in orange.

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Night outdoor ritual before a large multi-armed goddess Durga murti seated on a lion, with a crowned, ornate backdrop and white decorative arches. Two priests in white dhotis sit on a raised white platform in front of a fire pit and offerings: the priest on the left has his palms pressed together in prayer and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, while the priest on the right wears a white cloth with red borders and gold chains. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, bowls of fruit, flowers, coconuts and heaps of powder sit in front. Tall decorated pillars with tassels frame the scene, and a banner at right shows Kannada text.2010-10-13Evening homa at night in a temple hall lit with string lights. A priest in a shaved head, white dhoti and gold necklace sits at left holding a tray of burning camphor or offerings. A large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess stands on a lion, surrounded by ornate white floral frames, with smaller murtis of Ganesha and other deities. 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