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Photograph of a decorated Devi murti seated under a golden arch and a canopy with red and gold fringe, draped in orange cloth and heavily adorned with white and red flower garlands and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps and kalasha-style brass vessels fill the foreground, and a lit oil lamp glows at the base. A standing priest in an orange dhoti and dark garment holds a ritual lamp and a decorated yellow-and-orange flag-like umbrella stands on either side. Partially visible figures in orange robes are at the right edge. Setting is an indoor hall with red drapes.

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October 11 20162016-10-11A photo of a decorated deity murti of the goddess seated on a gilded throne-like canopy draped in orange and red fabric, adorned with heavy gold jewellery and garlands of white and orange flowers. A standing priest in an orange dhoti with long dark hair waves a lit lamp before the murti during aarti. Brass kalashas and oil lamps are arranged on the floor in front of the shrine, and a golden parasol-style umbrella hangs above. Yellow ceremonial fans with embroidered motifs flank the shrine, and an ornate golden peetha or throne stands at left. Two figures in white are visible at the right edge.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11A decorated deity murti of Devi is seated under an ornate golden arch and canopy, adorned with heavy garlands of white and red flowers, a large gold crown and jewelled necklaces, and a red and gold sari. Brass pots and bowls are arranged before the murti, with small oil lamps and gold-toned lamp stands in front. On the right, a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl raises an oil lamp toward the deity, while a second person in orange stands at the edge. Yellow umbrellas with coloured embroidery frame the scene, and red curtains hang behind.2016-10-11A decorated deity murti of Devi is seated on a golden throne under a tiered canopy with fringed red and gold trim. The figure wears a gold crown, heavy gold jewellery, and an orange-gold sari, and is garlanded with white and yellow flower chains. Many brass kalasha pots and oil lamps are arranged at its base, and tall brass lamp stands flank the throne. On the right, a priest in an orange-brown dhoti and bare upper body holds a lit lamp and performs aarti near a flame. A yellow ceremonial umbrella with a red emblem stands on the left against a deep red curtain. This is a puja or aarti setting, and the page's event title is not visible in the image.2016-10-11A richly decorated deity murti of the goddess, seated on an ornate throne under a golden arched canopy with string lights and a red-and-gold fringed umbrella. The murti wears gold jewellery, a gold crown and a red-and-gold sari, with white and red garlands draped across the figure and throne. Brass kalashas and bowls fill the foreground. On the right, a man in an orange dhoti and bare upper body holds up a lit aarti lamp, with an orange cloth over his shoulder. A yellow umbrella with floral embroidery stands beside the throne.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11A decorated deity murti of Devi, dressed in a gold and red sari with a heavy gold crown and necklaces, sits on an arched shrine framed by white and red flower garlands. Golden kalasha-style lamps and brass pots of offerings line the front, and a standing man in an orange dhoti holds a lit lamp near the murti during the puja. Yellow and red ceremonial umbrellas with embroidered emblems flank the shrine, and string lights shine above.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11A decorated deity murti of Devi, seated on an ornate gilded throne canopy with a fringed red-and-gold overhead canopy, draped in orange and gold silk and heavily garlanded with white and red flowers and jewelled ornaments. Brass kalashas and lamps stand before the murti on banana leaves. On the right, two men in orange dhotis are performing aarti with oil lamps, one bare-chested with rudraksha, the other behind him wearing an orange wrap and a beaded garland. Golden-yellow and red ceremonial parasols flank the scene against a maroon curtain.2016-10-11A priest in an orange-brown dhoti and bare upper body stands at the right, raising a lit multi-wick oil lamp (aarti) toward a deity murti of a goddess seated on a golden throne canopy. The murti is adorned with white and yellow flower garlands, gold ornaments and a jewelled crown, with a gold-bordered arch behind and a fringed canopy above. Brass pots and lamps are arranged in front of the altar, and a yellow banner with floral embroidery flanks the shrine. A small fire glows at the priest's feet. The setting is an indoor hall with a maroon curtain at left.2016-10-11