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Night puja before a large Durga murti with a white decorative halo, multiple arms, a tiger-like mount and marigold garlands, lit by oil lamps and string lights. A shaved-headed priest in saffron robes and a gold-edged saffron shawl sits cross-legged at a white stone fire pit, holding a ladle and offering over a bowl of water. A second man in white dhoti and shawl sits on the right near a red-and-gold throne-like seat. Brass lamps stand on either side, and a banner with printed text is behind the altar.

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October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03A seated priest in saffron-orange robes and gold necklaces performs a puja before a large Durga murti with multiple arms, a crown and a white decorative halo, flanked by two smaller goddess figures wearing yellow garlands. A lion stands at the base, and oil lamps and brass vessels sit on a platform lit by a fire. A tall orange cloth hangs at left and red-and-orange lights decorate the backdrop.2011-10-03Night ritual at a homa fire pit in front of a decorated deity murti of a goddess with a crown and many arms, surrounded by smaller figures, garlanded with white and yellow flower garlands and string lights. A priest in a white dhoti with gold border stands at left, hand near the fire. At right, a person in saffron/orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside an empty ornate red and gold throne. Brass bowls, a kalasha-style vessel and an oil lamp sit before the fire pit. Behind, seated devotees and a banner with photos and text are visible.2011-10-03October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 04 20112011-10-04Night ritual inside a temple hall decorated with a goddess murti in an elaborate silver and white arch, with painted deity images and red-and-gold hangings. A small white-clad boy sits at left, and a row of seated young boys in white garments watches. In the centre, a man in a white dhoti kneels at a white puja platform with brass bowls and flower petals. A standing man in an orange robe and a woman in a white sari hold a brass plate, while a bare-chested sadhu with white sandalwood markings and rudraksha malas holds a lit oil lamp aloft. Other standing figures wear saffron and white. Marigold petals, a small dark mat, and a bowl of offerings lie on the floor, and strings of coloured lights glow in the background; this appears to be an aarti during a festival.2010-10-16October 03 20112011-10-03A night-time ritual in a decorated temple pavilion with a large goddess murti dressed in white and red, framed by an ornate silver arch and surrounded by smaller deity images and oil lamps. In the foreground a man in white ritual cloth sits cross-legged before a black square fire pit or yagna altar with brass vessels and marigold petals. A man in white with a turban holds a silver tray, while a standing man in a saffron-orange robe and a shaved-headed sadhu with white-painted markings and a bare upper body hold a flame, consistent with a homa or aarti. Several young boys in white sit on the left near the deity. Red and multicolored hangings and string lights decorate the background, and a cream armchair stands at right.2010-10-16October 13 20132013-10-13October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 04 20112011-10-04