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Photograph inside a temple at night showing a richly decorated deity murti of Durga draped in yellow marigold garlands, with a jewelled crown, gold ornaments and a blue-and-gold cloth. In the foreground a devotee's hand, with dark hair in a bun, holds a silver plate with offerings during a purnahuti homa, and thin smoke drifts across the frame. Behind, a golden arched shrine niche, brass lamps, a golden lion figure, and garlanded murtis in red and green silks are visible. Visible people: only a partially shown devotee, so no more than one person is seen.

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October 13 20212021-10-13October 13 20212021-10-13A decorated deity murti in a temple sanctum is dressed in a blue and green striped silk garment with a red jewelled breastplate, gold crown and multicoloured gemstone ornaments. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang around the altar behind it. A hand holding a silver ceremonial staff or ritual implement appears at the right edge amid rising smoke or incense from a purnahuti homa. Small brass and green-wrapped offering vessels and a kalasha-style pot sit before the murti. No people are clearly visible except the partial arm.2021-10-12A photograph of a goddess murti decorated for Navaratri at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. The deity figure is adorned with a jewelled golden crown, a red and gold necklace with large gemstones, and a blue and maroon sari with gold borders, seated on a golden base with green leaves behind. A lit oil lamp stands on a tray in front. On the right, a partially visible person with dark hair and a beard holds an arm toward the lamp amid rising smoke. Behind are garlands of marigolds and flowers in red, yellow, and green, with a small golden shrine structure at right and a fire-related setting. The caption at bottom reads Navaratri 2021, Day 6 - Purnahuti Homa.2021-10-12October 14 20212021-10-14October 12 20212021-10-12Photograph inside a temple shrine showing a golden deity murti seated on a gold throne-like pedestal, dressed in a teal and blue sari with a red and gold jeweled breastplate and a golden crown. Flower garlands in yellow, white and magenta hang around the shrine and a brass oil lamp with several flames is held forward by a person in the right foreground, whose face is blurred and who wears orange clothing and rudraksha beads. Smoke or incense haze drifts across the right side. A caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 6 - Purnahuti Homa.2021-10-12A photograph inside a gold-decorated shrine at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, during Navaratri Day 5 Purnahuti Homa. A deity murti seated on a throne is draped in yellow and red marigold garlands, a pink and white flower garland, and a purple and pink silk cloth, with a crown and a silver mask-like face. To its right a devotee in a green silk sari and a saffron-orange garment raises one hand toward a tall decorated pole wrapped in garlands, with smoke rising around them. A lit oil lamp and a brass vessel sit near the base, and the shrine walls are gold-toned with ornate panels.2021-10-11A photograph inside a temple shrine during a Navaratri Purnahuti Homa. A goddess murti is adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, a silver crown and jewelled ornaments, seated before a golden arch. A woman seen from behind in a brown top and orange-red shawl stands at right near a small flame and offerings of flowers and leaves. Brass oil lamps and kalasha-like vessels sit in the foreground, with incense smoke rising from the homa fire.2021-10-11October 11 20212021-10-11October 13 20212021-10-13October 09 20212021-10-09