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A night-time ritual scene in a temple hall. At center, a shaved-headed priest in white clothing sits before a low altar with a flame and offerings. Behind the altar, decorated deity figures and floral garlands line the back wall. A seated figure in a red ornate chair with a red cushion sits to the right, wearing red clothing and a long necklace. Foreground displays bowls of fruit, sweets, coconuts and plates of offerings, along with a fire pit and burning oil lamp on the left. Warm lights illuminate the setting.

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October 11 20102010-10-11October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 01 20112011-10-01October 11 20132013-10-11October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesPhoto 11742450October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesA priest in white dhoti with bare chest and gold chain sits cross-legged on a mat before a square stone homa pit lined with white marble, pouring or tending offering with a ladle-like implement. Behind him, a large deity murti of Goddess Durga with multiple arms, holding weapons and seated on a lion, is decorated with white floral halo. Flanking figures include Ganesha on the left and other goddess murtis, with brass lamps, a brass kalasha, and red-and-white garlands in the foreground. Red and yellow decorative lights and a tasselled canopy frame the scene. The priest has shaved head and white sacred markings, with no visible long hair or saffron robes.2010-10-12