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A covered open-air hall with a corrugated roof shows a Durga deity murti as the central focus, adorned with gold-trimmed garments, a gilded arched backdrop and a lion mount. A figure in a red sari holds a tray with offerings at left, and a brick-lined fire pit stands in the foreground. To the right, a seated figure with a dark beard and red-orange garments wears a long flower garland and sits on a dark maroon cushion before a gold trident. Two red-and-black ceremonial umbrellas hang above, a brass plate of marigold petals sits on the cloth, and cattle rest in the background.

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October 12 20212021-10-12October 11 20212021-10-11October 11 20212021-10-11Night-time homa in an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof. In the foreground, a priest in orange-red robes and an orange head wrap holds a tray of flowers and burning offerings toward a large brick fire pit where flames rise. Behind the fire, a deity murti of Durga or Chandi stands within a marigold-garlanded arch, flanked by brass trishul staves and a red umbrella. To the right, a seated figure on a gold throne under a red umbrella is depicted in a printed cutout or framed image, wearing an orange head wrap, orange robe and marigold garlands. Purple cloth covers the floor, with brass plates of flowers and offerings nearby. Cattle are visible in the background.2021-10-11October 11 20212021-10-11Outdoor temple ritual under a corrugated metal roof with a large decorated Devi murti on a tiered platform, shown with multiple arms, crown and a large halo, flanked by smaller deity figures. A seated figure in an ornate red-and-gold chair sits before a teal and orange canopy, wearing an orange-brown wrap, while a man in an orange dhoti raises a flaming aarti lamp toward the deity. A musician with a drum sits nearby and a person in white stands at the right. A woman in an orange sari kneels in the foreground beside a square fire pit and offering items, with kalasha pots and garlands on the floor. Palm trees and a motorbike appear in the background.2013-10-12October 11 20212021-10-11October 11 20212021-10-11 +1 copiesNight ritual in an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof and bright overhead lights. At left, a figure in an orange turban and orange-brown robe tends a flaming brick fire pit, a homa. Centre, a large deity murti with many arms is framed by a marigold garland and a red canopy umbrella. Right, a bearded man in an orange turban and white-and-orange clothing sits on a raised seat under a red umbrella, garlanded with flower garlands and a long mala. A tray of flowers and cows rest in the background, with trishula staffs flanking the altar.2021-10-11Night photograph inside a open-sided hall with a corrugated roof and a single hanging light. A brick-walled homa fire pit blazes in the foreground, ringed with marigold flowers and brass vessels. To the right stands a decorated murti of a multi-armed goddess, framed by a golden arch and a red canopy, beside a tall brass trident. On the left, a person in orange robes and an orange turban holds a lamp or offering tray toward the fire, with a small brass lamp holder nearby. Two white cows stand in the background, and a golden chair sits near the altar.2021-10-11Outdoor temple ritual before a decorated Devi murti with multiple arms, framed by a white floral arch and garlands, set on a tiered stepped platform. A bare-headed, shaved-headed priest in orange-brown robes seen from behind holds a lit flame or torch in one hand toward the deity. A fire pit with an oil-lamp arrangement sits in front of the platform. A seated woman in a dark sari and gold jewellery sits in a red cushioned chair at the right under a teal and orange canopy umbrella. Trees and a small shelter form the background. The priest's identity cannot be determined from appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2013-10-12Night-time homa at an open-sided hall during Navaratri. A seated priest in an orange-saffron garment with a sash sits at a brick fire pit where a flame burns, feeding it with offerings. Behind him, a colourful deity murti of a multi-armed goddess stands within a marigold-garlanded arch under a red umbrella. To the right, a seated figure on a throne wears a white and red garland under a red and gold umbrella, with a cow nearby. Brass plates of fruit, flowers, and ritual items lie on a purple cloth strewn with petals and oil lamps. Smoke fills the upper hall.2021-10-08