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A photograph of a nighttime puja before a large deity murti with multiple arms, garlanded with yellow marigolds, and two smaller female murtis beside it. A standing man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with gold borders holds a silver tray with flowers and white cloth in front of the murtis, with a fire burning at the lower left and a second figure in orange at the left edge. A red and gold throne stands at the right.

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Night ritual before a deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, framed by a silver-white halo and garlanded with marigolds, seated above a lion mount. In front, a large fire burns in a homa pit with flower offerings and brass vessels. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at either side: the left one wears an orange turban and rudraksha mala and holds a small object, while the right one, with hair tied back, holds a plate with flowers in a golden-trimmed orange dhoti. A red-upholstered gilded throne stands empty at the right edge.2013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13A night-time fire ritual before a large decorated deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, flanked by smaller figures and a lion mount, draped in marigold garlands. A bright fire burns on a stone platform in front, with brass vessels and flower offerings around it. On the left, a man in an orange turban and orange-brown dhoti stands holding a small bell or object. On the right, a person in a brown wrap with gold borders holds a bundle of red flowers and offers them into the flames. Scattered petals and brass lamps surround the homa area.2013-10-13A night homa at a temple shrine with a large fire burning on a stone fire pit in front of a deity murti of a goddess with a lion, surrounded by smaller figures under an ornate white decorated arch. Two men in saffron and orange cloth stand at the sides: the man on the left wears an orange turban and wrap and holds a small object, while the man on the right wears an orange-and-gold-bordered wrap and tends the flames with a long ladle. Marigold garlands hang on the murti and the fire pit, with brass vessels and flower offerings on the ground.2013-10-13A night-time homa at a fire pit before a large deity murti of Durga, a goddess with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by smaller figures and a lion mount, all adorned with white decorations and marigold garlands. A bare-chested priest in an orange-brown dhoti and an orange turban stands on the left holding a small bell in one hand while facing the fire. On the right, a priest in a brown-orange cloth with gold-bordered wrap pours or offers from a metal plate into the flames. A large tray of dried offerings sits in the foreground. Yellow cloth hangs near the platform, and brass vessels and lamps surround the fire.2013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13A night-time puja at a decorated Durga-style deity murti with a lion mount, flanked by smaller figures and garlanded with yellow and white marigold garlands. A figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap stands at a fire pit, reaching toward it with dark cloth draped over the flames while offerings and oil lamps sit on the platform. A white pedestal fan stands at right and a dark sky shows behind the shrine. a person cues are not clearly established here, so the identity is set to unsure.2013-10-13Night ritual before a large white deity murti of Goddess Durga riding a lion, flanked by smaller figures and garlanded with yellow marigolds. A bright fire pit burns in front with brass vessels, a kalasha and offerings arranged on the platform. Two people in white and orange-saffron garments perform the homa at the stone steps; a man in white dhoti kneels closest to the flames while a second person in orange cloth with gold border stands behind, holding a fan. A third person in orange robe and turban stands at the left edge. Typical homa and puja scene with marigold garlands.2013-10-13