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A figure with long dreadlocked black hair, bare-shouldered and wearing an orange-saffron cloth, stands at the lower left with a white and red flower garland over the shoulder. The figure's right arm extends upward to touch the forehead of a large yellow-faced deity murti in white and gold ornate attire, with a white crown, a white garland of jasmine and red roses, and a golden-embroidered garment. The murti holds a raised yellow hand and a rope-like object.

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A figure seen from behind, with long dreadlocked black hair and a garland of white jasmine and red flowers around the neck, wearing an orange-brown garment, reaches up to touch the forehead of a large yellow-faced Durga-style deity murti. The murti wears a white crown, a white and gold embroidered sari-like garment, white floral garlands with red flowers, and holds weapons including a sword and trident-like implement in its multiple raised arms. A painted red and colourful backdrop with figures sits behind the murti under a corrugated metal roof. The scene suggests a devi pranapratishta or darshan moment at the idol.2016-10-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a large yellow-faced deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, dressed in a white and gold sari and decorated with white jasmine and red flower garlands. In the foreground a figure with long matted dark locks, wearing an orange cloth and a flower garland over the shoulders, raises an arm to touch the murti's forehead in devotion. The murti holds weapons and a sword-like implement in its raised hands, set before a white ornate backdrop and a painted red panel with figures. A corrugated metal roof overhead suggests a temporary pandal setting.2016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08A devotee with long dark matted hair falling down the back, bare-backed and wearing a rust-red and gold-bordered cloth, stands beside a large yellow-faced deity murti of Durga. The goddess wears white and gold garments, a gold necklace, and a white crown, with a garland of white jasmine and red roses draped around her and the figure. Her multiple arms hold weapons, and a red and painted backdrop frames the scene under a white tented roof. The devotee raises an arm toward the statue, appearing to perform a ritual offering or decoration.2016-10-08A photograph of a priest in the foreground, shown from behind with long dark matted hair and a bare back, his arm raised to touch the forehead of a large yellow-faced deity murti. The murti wears a white ornate crown, a gold-embroidered garment, and layers of white and red-rose garlands. Its hands are painted yellow, one holding a silver object. Behind is a red backdrop and white floral decor. The priest wears a rudraksha-style bracelet on his wrist and an orange cloth at his waist.2016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08A photograph of a ritual at a deity murti of a goddess with a golden-yellow face, large white crown and red-and-gold embroidered garment, adorned with white jasmine and red rose garlands. A person with long dreadlocked hair, bare-shouldered, wearing an orange-red cloth and a rudraksha-style bracelet, raises a hand to the goddess's crown. Ritual objects including a whisk-like fly-whisk and a red fabric element are visible near the murti. The setting is a covered outdoor shelter with a corrugated metal roof and colourful painted cloth in the background. The person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the role is described as a devotee performing puja.2016-10-08A close, upward-angled photo of a yellow-faced multi-armed deity murti, Durga-style, adorned with a white lace-patterned crown and garlands of white flowers and red roses, wearing a gold-embroidered red and white sari and holding weapons in several hands. In the left foreground a shirtless man with long dark hair and a red-and-gold cloth draped over his shoulder, wearing a red-and-white flower garland, stands with his arm raised beside the murti, apparently performing a ritual gesture. The setting is a tin-roofed temporary shrine with a painted backdrop of a multicoloured figurative scene behind the deity.2016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08A devotee in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing layered garlands of red roses, white flowers and pink blooms, touches the forehead of a large yellow-faced deity murti of a goddess with a white crown and white flower garland. The goddess holds a trident and other weapons in raised yellow arms decorated with white flower adornments. A brass vessel sits in the lower foreground, and a red-and-green canopy and white-draped structure appear behind. Rudraksha bands are visible on the devotee's arms. The setting is a covered hall with a corrugated ceiling.2016-10-08