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A saffron-clad priest in an orange turban and rudraksha mala holds a silver lamp with a flame and a small bell at a night puja before a festival deity murti. Behind him stands a white and gold Durga murti with a yellow-garlanded Ganesha figure in front, smoke hanging in the dark background.

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October 10 20162016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10A night-time puja at a decorated Durga-style deity murti with a lion mount, flanked by smaller figures and garlanded with yellow and white marigold garlands. A figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap stands at a fire pit, reaching toward it with dark cloth draped over the flames while offerings and oil lamps sit on the platform. A white pedestal fan stands at right and a dark sky shows behind the shrine. a person cues are not clearly established here, so the identity is set to unsure.2013-10-13Nighttime photograph of a homa fire ritual in front of several deity murtis. A bare-chested man in orange-red dhoti and a matching orange-red head cloth stands at left, holding a ritual implement and tending the flames. Large orange flames rise from a raised fire pit in the foreground, beside a brass vessel and offerings. Behind the fire, a white-clad goddess murti with a red arch and garlands stands beside a child-form Ganesha murti with a white crown. At right, a golden arched shrine holds a flower-decorated image, and a multi-armed goddess murti in white and blue stands further back, all decorated with garlands and marigolds.2016-10-10October 01 20112011-10-01A photograph of a fire ritual at a Durga puja setting. A man in orange-red dhoti and a red head cloth stands at left, holding a large round metal plate near a blazing fire pit where smoke and flames rise from a raised stone platform. Behind the fire are large decorated clay deity murti figures, including a multi-armed goddess with a crown and garlands, flanked by white lace-trimmed arches. A brass oil lamp stands on the right, and marigold garlands hang across the scene under a dim tin roof. A few other figures are partially visible at the edges.2016-10-10A night homa or fire ritual before ornate deity murtis of Devi, a white-clad goddess figure with a crown and garlands framed by lace-like white arches. A standing male priest with bare upper body and orange dhoti, wearing a red-orange head cloth, rudraksha mala and flower garland, holds offerings near a flaming fire pit. A second person in orange sits at the lower left tending the flame. Bright fire and smoke fill the scene, with a brass lamp and marigold garlands on the altar. Count of physical people visible is three.2016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10A photograph of a nighttime puja before a large deity murti with multiple arms, garlanded with yellow marigolds, and two smaller female murtis beside it. A standing man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with gold borders holds a silver tray with flowers and white cloth in front of the murtis, with a fire burning at the lower left and a second figure in orange at the left edge. A red and gold throne stands at the right.2013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13October 01 20112011-10-01