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A ritual on a raised orange-draped stage before a backdrop of a blue-faced multi-armed deity murti decorated with white floral garlands and a green leaf toran. Several shaven-headed priests in white dhotis with maroon borders sit on white cloth around brass plates and bowls of offerings; one standing priest in white holds a silver-toned bell or vessel and raises a hand. A woman in a turquoise dress with gold jewellery sits in a red velvet chair at right. Devotees in the foreground are seen from behind, and a Kannada banner and red-orange decorations frame the scene.

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October 15 20102010-10-15A ceremonial puja before a large silver-framed deity murti with multiple arms, holding weapons, decorated with flower garlands. Several shaved-headed priests in white dhoti-style cloth with maroon borders sit on a white mat performing rites, one pouring from a vessel and another holding a tray. A seated woman in a blue top and orange-trimmed red chair, with hands folded, watches. Coloured canopy umbrellas and a green leaf garland hang overhead, and an orange-walled hall forms the backdrop. Visible people: about six priests and one seated woman.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15A festive puja scene in front of an ornate decorated shrine with a large goddess murti in a blue-backed frame, multiple arms holding weapons, and a garland of green leaves strung across the top. Several shaven-headed priests in white dhotis with maroon borders and gold-coloured sashes sit cross-legged on a white cloth, one pouring from a vessel and others with hands raised in ritual gestures. Behind them a figure in a blue sari with gold trim sits on a red velvet chair at the right edge. A banner reading Dasara with Kannada text hangs in the background, along with orange and colourful decorative umbrellas and offering plates on the floor.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA temple ritual photograph on an orange-draped stage beneath a leaf-festooned canopy. Several shaved-headed priests in white dhoti and shawls, some with red and yellow sashes, sit in a row performing a puja before a decorated deity murti framed by white flower garlands and a large ornate arch. Oil lamps and brass vessels stand in front of them. At right, a seated figure in a red-cushioned throne wears a blue and gold garment and a gold necklace, with a garlanded attendant beside. Seated devotees in yellow scarves, backs to the camera, watch from the foreground.2010-10-15October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesNight ritual inside a decorated temple hall. Several men in white dhotis and bare-shouldered white upper cloths sit on the floor in front of a fire pit and an ornate deity murti, with a lit oil lamp and offering plates nearby. A figure in a bright blue robe and blue turban, with a gold-coloured necklace, stands beside a red velvet throne with gold trim, the throne area lit by red string lights. Behind them are framed deity pictures, garlands and a banner with readable text. The seated men wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. The scene resembles a puja or homa with devotees gathered around the altar.2010-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15