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A photograph of a ceremonial stage hung with red and yellow drapes and marigold garlands, set up for a Chandi Homa-style ritual. On the left stands a large Devi murti with multiple arms, a lion beside her, and a white arched backdrop. On the right is a golden throne with a seated deity-form and garlanded idols. A single standing man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a gold necklace, stands at centre before the golden seat. In the foreground are brass vessels, a kalasha, oil lamps, flower garlands and offering plates of fruit and flowers.

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October 15 20122012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 16 20122012-10-16October 18 20122012-10-18A photograph of a night-time homa ceremony in a decorated open-sided pavilion with red and gold drapes, orange and green cloth ceilings and marigold garlands. A priest in an orange-brown robe, seen from behind and bare-shouldered, raises one arm holding a ritual object. In front of a fire pit with flames stands a golden ornate throne on which a seated figure in orange robes sits between a clay deity image and a banana-plant decoration. To the right, a figure in a yellow garment is garlanded beside a decorated image. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, offerings, a plate of fruit and flowers, and a diya-style lamp sit on the floor. A large statue of a goddess with multiple arms and a lion appears on the left.2012-10-17A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne in front of a red and gold canopy, with a garland of marigolds and roses draped over the throne back. He wears a rudraksha-style mala and a small red tilak on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. To the left stands a multi-armed goddess murti with a lion mount, holding weapons, flanked by smaller deity figures in white and red. To the right stands a golden-skinned deity murti in an orange turban, adorned with a white flower garland and a jewelled necklace. Brass oil lamps and flower arrangements sit on the stage in front of a microphone.2012-10-17October 19 20122012-10-19A photograph of a festive puja stage with red drapes and marigold garlands. Left, a deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a lion mount and golden ornaments stands in a decorated frame. Centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with floral garlands; the figure is. Right, adorned deity statues stand on a golden pedestal beside a seated attendant in saffron. Foreground shows brass oil lamps, a pink flower garland, a kalasha, offerings, a plate of leaves, and a small brass lamp. The scene suggests a puja with padapuja-style veneration.2012-10-18October 17 20122012-10-17October 19 20122012-10-19October 18 20122012-10-18A photograph of a temple-style stage under a draped canopy of orange, red, green and yellow fabric. On the left stands a man in a pale pink-orange dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, facing the stage. Centre stage, a figure in orange robes with a belt sits on a gold ornate throne decorated with marigold garlands, flanked by gold kalasha-style lamp stands and brass oil lamps. To the left, a colourful deity murti of Durga with lion and attendant figures sits in a white ornamented arch. To the right, a seated deity murti in a gold arch with marigold garlands. Floral arrangements and offerings of fruit sit on a white-draped table in front; a speaker and microphone are visible at lower right.2012-10-16