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Night-time photograph of a deity murti decorated with a white floral and lace backdrop, a large white canopy with red fringe overhead, and brass oil lamps in front. A figure seated on a red and gold throne with an orange cushion, wearing a blue wrap, is seen from behind, facing the deity. Priests in white clothing stand at left, and an orange-robed attendant stands at right near the throne. Colourful striped poles and small umbrellas frame the scene, with a Ganesha figure at far left.

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October 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15Night puja before a large decorated goddess murti with a silver-white arched backdrop and an umbrella canopy overhead. A standing priest in an off-white dhoti and a garland holds a tray of oil lamp flames near the image. Several seated men in white dhotis and garlands sit cross-legged on a mat in front of the murti, some holding brass plates of offerings. On the right, a woman in a turquoise blue sari sits on a red upholstered chair. String lights and bright lamps glow around the setting. The image shows an evening puja and aarti ritual.2010-10-15Night photograph of a temple puja inside a decorated pandal with fairy lights. A standing priest in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha-style beads holds a tray of offerings near a large goddess murti with multiple arms, a bright blue body, and a white ornate halo and canopy. Beside it are smaller murtis and a decorated frame. Three seated men in white dhotis sit on a mat in the foreground, one holding a brass plate with flowers. A woman in a blue sari sits at right on a red cushioned chair. Oil lamps and a flower garland are visible at the altar. Two people are partly visible at the far back.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15A photograph of a Durga puja setting with a large deity murti in white and red decoration, a figure holding a sword and trident, and a smaller goddess figure in white with a yellow marigold garland. In front, a brass oil lamp burns beside bananas, green limes and offerings on a red cloth. A person with long dark hair, hands in anjali mudra, wearing a blue shawl, sits on a red and gold throne-like seat with an orange cushion. Two men in white ritual clothes sit at the left edge, one with a shaved head.2010-10-15Night-time puja at an outdoor temple stage before a large deity murti of the goddess, with a white umbrella canopy and white floral decoration. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at left raising a lit lamp toward the deities, with fairy lights and bunting above. Several seated devotees in white clothes sit on a mat in the foreground, one wearing a yellow-trimmed dhoti. A figure in orange robes kneels at the right beside offerings, and a person in a blue shawl sits on a red velvet chair at far right. Smaller deity figures, including an elephant-headed form, are arranged around the central image, with kalasha-style decorations and brightly coloured canopies.2010-10-15Photograph of a puja in a temple setting with white and gold decorated deity murtis behind. A long-haired figure in a blue wrap sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate red and gold throne. An orange towel lies on the throne. Brass oil lamps, bananas and limes sit on the floor in front. A bald man in white ritual clothing sits at the left edge, and another person is partly visible at the far left. a person seated on the throne with long swept hair and a blue shawl, with the figure's throne and blue wrap as appearance cues.2010-10-15A photo inside a temple at night showing a large white and silver decorated deity murti of Goddess Durga with multiple arms, holding weapons, beside smaller murtis including an elephant-headed deity. Oil lamps stand on the floor and a white canopy with fringe hangs above. A man in a blue turban and blue shawl, bare-chested, stands at right beside a red and gold throne-like seat with a yellow cushion. Several men in white dhotis and shawls with ash and red marks sit at lower left performing ritual activity near the lamps. Fairy lights glow in the background.2010-10-15A night-time photograph of a temple-style ritual in an open pavilion. A standing priest in white dhoti and shawl raises a brass lamp or aarti tray toward a shrine of deity murtis decorated with flowers, garlands and silver-edged backdrops, lit by strings of red lights. Several men in white dhotis sit cross-legged on mats in front, some with hands folded in prayer and one holding a plate of offerings. At the right, a person with long dark hair wrapped in a turquoise shawl sits in a red upholstered armchair with gold trim, facing the shrine.2010-10-15A photograph of a ceremonial scene in front of large white and silver deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms holding weapons, flanked by a pink and white Ganesha figure and another figure in white and gold. In the foreground, several priests in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and gold necklaces attend to offerings. On the right, a figure wearing a turquoise turban and a turquoise wrap, with long dark hair and a bare upper body, stands beside a gold-trimmed pink throne. Oil lamps, garlands and a canopy with fringe frame the altar.2010-10-15