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A photograph of a man with long dark dreadlocked hair, bare-shouldered and wearing a saffron-orange dhoti or wrap, with a white and red flower garland around his neck. He stands at left in profile, reaching toward a large yellow-faced deity murti with multiple arms, a white crown and red and white garlands. The murti holds a trident-like staff and other objects, and is decorated with a jeweled white and gold sari. A white metal-roofed hall forms the background.

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October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08A figure in a saffron-brown dhoti and bare upper body, wearing long white and red flower garlands, stands from behind and reaches up to touch the cheek of a large yellow-faced deity murti of Goddess Durga. The murti has multiple arms holding weapons, a white ornate crown, gold jewellery, and a golden blouse with red and white garlands. Long dark hair is visible on the figure, who wears a bracelet on one wrist. The setting is a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof, and the scene appears to show a puja or devotional ritual. The person is partially visible and the page does not confirm identity, so the appearance-based cues are insufficient to label anyone as a person.2016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08A photograph of a devotee in a saffron-brown dhoti and upper-body wrap, bare-shouldered with long dreadlocked hair, wearing a white and red flower garland, reaching up to adjust an offering or ritual implement at a large multi-armed deity murti. The murti has yellow skin, a red background, a white crown with ornate filigree, gold-and-white embroidered garments and a red-and-gold textile, and holds weapons in its raised hands, including a trident-like staff. Strings of white jasmine and red rose garlands hang on the figure. Corrugated metal roofing and steel beams overhead indicate a temporary outdoor pandal setting with greenery visible behind.2016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08A photograph of a devotee performing a ritual before a large yellow-faced deity murti. The deity is adorned with red and white garlands. A bare-armed man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing a rudraksha-style mala, pink and white flower garlands, red roses, gold earrings and red-brown bangles, reaches up to touch the murti's head in a blessing gesture. Pink and red decorations and a brass-coloured lamp appear in the background.2016-10-08A photograph of a large yellow-skinned deity murti of Durga with multiple arms, wearing a white ornate crown, white lace-like decorations and a red-and-white garland of flowers, holding a trident and other implements. A man stands at right with long black hair, a beard, rudraksha-style beads, red and white flower garlands and a shell-white ornament, lightly touching the murti's forehead in a devotional gesture, possibly during a puja or padapuja. Behind them are a painted red and multicoloured backdrop and a metal-framed shelter.2016-10-08A large yellow-faced deity murti of Durga with multiple arms and white floral lace decorations is being attended by a priest on the left, who is bare-chested with an orange cloth and wears long garlands of white and red flowers. The priest's right arm extends outward toward the murti. The murti holds weapons including a sword and a conch-like object, and is dressed in white and gold garments with a red-and-white garland. Behind it is a painted backdrop of colourful figures and a tin roof structure above. Appears to be a deity ritual or pranapratishtha setting.2016-10-08