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Night-time photograph inside a covered hall of a richly decorated Durga murti under a gold-and-mirror canopy, its figure adorned with yellow marigold garlands and gold ornaments, with a sword-bearing form and a lion-like figure visible. To the right, a standing person in a red-orange garment and dark head covering holds a red cloth over a framed portrait of a man with long hair and a beard, which is garlanded with marigolds. A brass trident-shaped stand and a red and gold umbrella stand nearby, and a large open flame in the foreground is lit beside offerings of marigold petals and a plate of flowers.

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A photograph of a Durga puja in an indoor hall at night. An ornate deity murti of Durga, with multiple arms and a golden halo-like arch decorated with yellow marigold garlands, sits on a draped golden cloth. A pedestal lamp and a brass trident stand before it, and an oil flame burns in the foreground. A standing ritual performer in a red-and-gold garment holds a red canopy or cloth aloft beside the shrine. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor, with a plate of offerings nearby. The scene appears to be an Upachara Puja to Durga, with no clearly identifiable person beyond the performer.2021-10-13A woman in a red-orange sari stands at left in a dimly lit hall, holding a lit aarti plate with a flame toward a decorated deity murti of Durga. The murti is framed by a gold floral arch with garlands and a mirrored dome above. A large fire burns in the foreground. A brass trident stands to the right beside a kalasha-like finial, with flower offerings on the floor. The scene is an evening Durga puja during Navaratri celebrations. a person is not visibly present in this image.2021-10-13October 13 20212021-10-13A person in an orange-red sari with the long hair wrapped up high on the head stands at a brick fire pit, holding a red cloth outstretched while a flame burns in the pit. A lit oil lamp and a small brass bowl of liquid sit at the edge of the pit. To the right stands a richly decorated deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a jewelled crown and gold ornaments, under a lit canopy with marigold garlands around its base. The scene is dimly lit with smoke rising, consistent with a homa or chandi homa fire ritual.2021-10-10October 08 20212021-10-08Night photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. On the left, a woman in a red-brown sari holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the shrine. A large, bright fire burns in a pit in the foreground. Behind it, a deity murti of Durga is framed by a garland arch of orange and yellow flowers, with a brass trident beside it. On the right, a seated figure is adorned with green-and-yellow garlands under a red ceremonial umbrella, and a tray of offerings sits at the far right. Another person in red stands in the background. Blue ceiling lights and a red canopy are visible above.2021-10-13October 11 20212021-10-11Night outdoor ritual photo with a large bright fire in the foreground. Behind it stands a deity murti of Durga decorated with golden garlands and an ornate golden arch and canopy. To the right, a seated figure on a throne with a red umbrella canopy wears yellow-orange marigold garlands and a golden-trimmed red cloth, with a brass trishula standing between the two. A tray of flower petals or offerings sits at the lower right. On the left edge, a partially visible person in orange-red clothing stands near the fire. The seated figure is a statue or printed image, not a living person, and no identity is asserted.2021-10-13Night photograph of an Upachara Puja to Durga at an outdoor shrine. On the left, a person in an orange-red robe holds a lit aarti lamp toward a golden, flower-garlanded Durga murti with multiple arms, set beneath a red canopy. A flame burns in the foreground, and a golden trishula stands at right beside a garlanded figure. Small offering plates sit at the lower right. No readable name identifies anyone in the scene.2021-10-13Night photograph of an outdoor Durga puja. A woman in a red saree stands at left holding a brass tray or plate of offerings with a lit flame, facing a large blazing fire pit in the foreground. Behind the fire, an ornately decorated deity murti of Durga with multiple arms is set under an illuminated arch of gold and red decoration, garlanded with marigold strands and flanked by smaller figures. A dome-shaped canopy with sparkling lights stands above. Only one physical person is visible, and no a person candidate is visibly present in the frame.2021-10-13October 11 20212021-10-11October 10 20212021-10-10