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A night-time Navaratri puja beneath a canopy, with a large goddess murti decorated in white garlands and flowers, flanked by smaller painted figures and a lion mount. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and upper cloth sits at a low altar holding ritual implements and brass vessels, with another priest in white seated behind. At the right, a person in white clothes sits on a red throne-like chair beside a small standing figure, with colourful strings of lights and banners in the background.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A priest in white dhoti with bare chest and gold chain sits cross-legged on a mat before a square stone homa pit lined with white marble, pouring or tending offering with a ladle-like implement. Behind him, a large deity murti of Goddess Durga with multiple arms, holding weapons and seated on a lion, is decorated with white floral halo. Flanking figures include Ganesha on the left and other goddess murtis, with brass lamps, a brass kalasha, and red-and-white garlands in the foreground. Red and yellow decorative lights and a tasselled canopy frame the scene. The priest has shaved head and white sacred markings, with no visible long hair or saffron robes.2010-10-12October 11 20102010-10-11A night-time ritual scene in a temple hall. At center, a shaved-headed priest in white clothing sits before a low altar with a flame and offerings. Behind the altar, decorated deity figures and floral garlands line the back wall. A seated figure in a red ornate chair with a red cushion sits to the right, wearing red clothing and a long necklace. Foreground displays bowls of fruit, sweets, coconuts and plates of offerings, along with a fire pit and burning oil lamp on the left. Warm lights illuminate the setting.2010-10-11October 01 20112011-10-01October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 05 20112011-10-05 +1 copiesA priest in white dhoti with a bare upper body and a gold chain sits cross-legged on a mat before a square white marble homa fire pit, holding a ladle or spoon over it. Behind the pit stands a large deity murti of Durga, with multiple arms holding weapons, riding a lion, framed by white lace-like arches and flanked by smaller murtis of Ganesha and other deities. Brass lamps, a kalasha, bowls and a tray of offerings sit on red cloth. Strings of small lights and red-and-gold hangings decorate the hall, and smoke rises through the scene. Another white-clad priest sits at right, and a few more devotees are partly visible in the background.2010-10-12October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16A photograph of a Chandi Homa ritual held before a large Durga deity murti with a white floral halo, a lion mount, and a white parasol canopy overhead. A seated priest in white clothes and a flower garland kneels at a square fire pit (homa kund) with offerings and brass vessels on its white stone edge. Smoke rises through the hall. Behind, a shaved-headed elderly man with white body markings and a rudraksha mala stands, while a man in a yellow turban and white garments stands near a red and gold throne. Several boys and men in white sit on the floor, and decorative festive bunting and string lights hang in the background.2010-10-16 +1 copies