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A priest in an orange saffron dhoti and wrap, seen from behind with his right arm raised, performs worship before a large white-and-silver deity murti with many arms, in a dimly lit temple or pandal. The deity wears a white ornate crown, yellow and orange marigold garlands, and holds implements in its hands; its face is painted yellow with red eyes and a tilak. Behind it, a decorated white arch and painted backdrop show figures in red and green. A person in white stands at the right edge holding a metal tray, and a small string of lights glows at the top. A banner with partly visible letters hangs behind.

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A photograph of a night ritual before a large white decorated deity murti of a goddess with a crown, many arms and a serene painted face, flanked by a fan-shaped white halo. A woman in an orange sari with her back to the camera applies a substance to the murti's forehead with her hand while holding a long metal ladle or spoon. At right, a bald man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and beaded necklaces holds a silver tray of flowers and offerings. Garlands of yellow marigolds hang on the murti and red flowers adorn its arms. Behind, a painted backdrop shows figures in red and blue, and a banner reading TEMPLE is visible above. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam at a temple.2011-10-03Night-time puja before a large white and silver decorated deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a red-and-gold face, dark hair, a crown and yellow marigold garlands draped on her body. On the left, a priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a long ceremonial pole. On the right, a man in white ritual cloth with a gold border holds a silver tray of offerings. A painted backdrop of red and blue panels shows figures behind the murti.2011-10-03A photo of a night puja before a large white shell-decorated deity murti of Goddess Durga or Kali, with many arms and a golden face. A priest in an orange saffron cloth and dark hair in a bun stands at left, touching the idol's face with his hand and holding a ritual implement. Yellow marigold garlands hang from the idol and a silver tray of offerings sits in front. A man in white with shaved head stands at right holding the tray. Behind the deity, a painted panel shows scenes of figures and a temple, and blurred text sits at the top of the frame.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 15 20122012-10-15A person in an orange saffron sari stands with their back to the camera, facing a large Durga murti with multiple arms, a white ornate crown and mirror-work decoration, yellow marigold garlands, and a red backdrop. The goddess holds weapons and a plate; a lion with an open mouth sits at the base, beside a green-skinned demon figure and flower offerings. The scene suggests a puja or darshan before the deity murti. A decorated backdrop with painted figures and a banner is visible at the top.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03A photograph of a Durga murti decorated with a large white and silver ornamental halo, yellow marigold garlands and a red sari-like dress, with a lion beneath her and green-faced demon figures at her feet. In front stands a man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, seen from behind, holding a ritual implement toward the goddess while lamps glow above and an oil lamp sits at lower right. The man's appearance does not clearly match the page's claim about a person, so he is described only by role as a priest.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03