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A night-time photograph of a Chandi Homa fire ritual under a corrugated metal roof at an open-air shrine. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange head cloth stands at a square brick fire pit, holding an offering over the bright flames. To the right stands a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess, decorated with a golden floral arch, an ornate red canopy overhead, and trident-topped brass stands. Brass lamps and a golden shrine structure appear at left, with a white cow in the background.

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October 11 20212021-10-11October 11 20212021-10-11October 11 20212021-10-11 +1 copiesNight photo inside a large open-sided hall under a metal truss roof with bright ceiling lights. A standing figure in an orange-red robe and orange head wrap, seen from behind, holds a lit oil lamp aarti toward a decorated deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with red and gold ornaments, flanked by smaller figures and a gold-and-red canopy. In front, a brick fire pit blazes as a homa, with a brass bowl, marigold petals, and kumkum-marked offerings. A gold trident stands at the right beside a purple cloth covered floor.2021-10-11October 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 14 20212021-10-14October 11 20212021-10-11Night photo inside a large open-sided shed with a corrugated metal roof and bright lamps. In the foreground at left, a sannyasi in orange robes and an orange turban pours a liquid from a vessel into a brick-lined fire pit (homa) with visible flames. Behind the fire pit, a deity murti of many-armed Chandi Devi is adorned with a marigold garland and sits under a red-and-gold umbrella. At right, a large portrait cutout of a bearded man in an orange turban and marigold garlands sits on a throne-like seat under a red umbrella, with a brass tray of flower petals in front. Brass trident-topped stands flank the deity. A white cow stands in the background.2021-10-11October 08 20212021-10-08October 08 20212021-10-08A night ritual photograph in a large hall with a metal roof, smoke filling the air. A figure in a dark red garment stands at a dark fire pit, feeding or stirring a flame with a long red cloth, while smoke rises around them. To the left, an ornate deity murti with multiple arms, a lion mount and a gold-framed halo is decorated with garlands and draped gold fabric, beneath a red and gold canopy. Behind, a second canopy shelters a flower-garlanded altar, and a brightly lit decorated altar stands on the right with a small oil lamp nearby. Offerings and small brass vessels sit on the ground.2021-10-08