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Outdoor temple scene under a corrugated metal roof before a large clay murti of goddess Durga with multiple arms, garlanded in marigolds and white decorations, flanked by smaller deity figures and a lion mount. In the foreground, a priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl sits on the floor beside a smoking fire pit, gesturing toward it, while a second priest in white dhoti sits on a low stage and holds a book. Brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels and marigold petals lie on a patterned rug before the murti. A framed portrait of a woman in orange robes sits at the left edge. Two or three people are visible in total.

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October 02 20142014-10-02A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal roof, with a large clay deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms and a crown, draped in white garlands and flanked by smaller figures, on a red-and-gold decorated dais. In front, a fire pit with a flame and smoke rises from a golden-brown tiered platform. A man in an orange-and-brown dhoti and shawl, with a garland, stands at the left holding a ritual item, while three people in white dhotis and white garments stand with palms pressed together in prayer beside him. A small child in white stands near them. An orange-cushioned chair sits at the left on a striped rug, and brass lamps and flower offerings lie on the floor. Bunting and tropical plants surround the scene.2014-10-03Outdoor photo of a fire ritual beside a large white-and-gold deity murti shrine under a corrugated metal roof. Four men stand before a square fire pit with a bright flame and rising smoke. The man at left wears a red-striped dhoti and holds a flower garland and a small ritual vessel; the three men beside him wear white dhotis and white shawls with hands folded in prayer. Brass lamps, a kalasha, offering trays with flowers, and a red-and-gold cloth sit at the foreground. Yellow marigold garlands drape the deity figures, and a decorated tiered altar with saffron-coloured fabric stands at right. Banners and a hanging red-and-white cylinder decorate the background, and a stone-coloured wall with plants appears behind.2014-10-03Outdoor temple courtyard under a corrugated metal roof during a Navaratri puja before a large white-clad deity murti of the goddess, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and red-and-white decorations. A seated man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange chair at left, while a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange cloth kneels at a brass plate of fruit, bananas, flowers and oil lamps. A second priest in white dhoti kneels near a brass vessel on the stage. Banana leaves, lotus flowers and oil lamps are arranged before the murti, with a framed photograph on a yellow cart at left. Approximately four physical people are visible.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02An outdoor shrine under a corrugated metal roof with a garlanded deity murti of goddesses with ornate crowns and marigold garlands on a red-draped platform at right. A bare-chested priest in an orange-brown dhoti and wrap stands barefoot before a wooden homa fire pit with flames and offerings, while a white-clad attendant sits behind. Brass pots, plates of fruit, flowers and a small framed portrait of a figure in orange sit on a colourful cloth-covered table at left. Marigold strings hang overhead. Three people are visible.2014-10-02October 03 20142014-10-03Outdoor puja before a large white-and-ornate deity murti of Durga, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a red cloth draped on the altar; a lion mount and other murtis flank the central figure. A priest in a brown dhoti and shawl raises a hand holding a small lamp or incense vessel toward the murti under a corrugated roof. Beside him stands a younger boy in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, watching the ritual. Red-and-white painted pillars and green foliage frame the scene.2014-10-02A photograph of an open-sided outdoor shrine under a corrugated metal roof, with a large white deity murti of Durga-style goddess figures adorned with yellow marigold garlands in the background. A man seated on an orange armchair at left wears saffron robes and a beaded necklace, while a priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl kneels at the lower left, gesturing over a brass oil lamp (aarti) and brass puja trays with offerings of bananas and flowers. Several women in saffron sarees stand in a row at the left, and a figure in white stands near the center. A red cloth covers the altar and an ornate carpet covers the platform.2014-10-02A homa fire is lit on a raised wooden platform under a corrugated roof in an outdoor shrine. A priest in an orange-brown dhoti and a red headcloth stands at left, holding a lit lamp, while three men in white dhotis and shawls stand with folded hands beside the fire. Smoke rises from the fire pit, with brass vessels and offerings nearby. At right, a decorated deity murti in white, adorned with yellow marigold garlands, sits on a red-draped pedestal, with a patterned carpet and oil lamps in front. No one in the scene is identifiable as a person.2014-10-03Night ritual before a large white deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, adorned with yellow marigold garlands, beside smaller murtis including an elephant-headed deity and a lion. Two priests in rust-red dhotis stand at left, one holding a lit flame, while a man in white dhoti stands behind them. A sacred fire or smoke rises before a low wooden platform with oil lamps, brass vessels and a red-and-blue cloth. A seated devotee with a bare back and beads bows in the foreground. A small tangle of dried leaves hangs overhead and the scene is dimly lit.2014-10-02October 16 20102010-10-16 +2 copies