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Photo of a decorated temple stage with a red-and-maroon platform set with brass plates, kalasha pots wrapped in white netting with yellow flowers, small oil lamps and offerings. Centre stage stands a white-clad deity murti with a blue face and a cloth backdrop of painted mountains. A vacant red-and-gold throne chair sits to the right beside maroon curtains, with colourful patterned pillars framing the scene. No people are visible.

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October 27 20082008-10-27A stage set for a Hindu ritual, with a white-and-blue deity murti of Kali standing on a platform before a painted mountain backdrop strung with a garland. In front, a rectangular fire pit of stacked bricks holds offerings and brass vessels, surrounded by brass pots and kalasha-style vessels decorated with mango leaves, coconuts and flowers on green leaves. Patterned banners flank the stage and a red-cushioned wooden throne sits at the right. No people are visible in the scene.2008-10-27A decorated stage set for a Chandi Homa puja. A white-clad deity murti of the goddess Kali with a blue face and extended tongue stands on a white draped pedestal against a painted mountain backdrop strung with marigold garlands. In front, brass plates, kalasha pots with coconuts and mango leaves, fruit, and a stack of yellow sweets sit on the red-skirted platform. A red velvet chair with a carved wooden frame stands at the right beside a tall fan. Painted columns with elephant motifs frame the stage. No people are visible.2008-10-27A photograph of an empty stage set for a Chandi Homa-style puja. Centre stage a white-clad deity murti of a dark-blue, multi-armed goddess stands on a white-draped table, garlanded with a marigold rope. Before it are a stepped platform of brass and offering plates, kalasha pots with yellow flowers and green leaves, a brick-shaped fire pit arrangement, and brass lamps and bowls. Behind is a painted backdrop of a mountain at sunset with a temple peak, flanked by blue-and-yellow patterned banners with elephant motifs. At right stands an empty red throne-style chair. No people are visible.2008-10-27A photograph of an empty ceremonial stage set for a Chandi Homa-style puja. A tall painted backdrop of a mountain range hangs behind a white-draped altar holding a dark-blue goddess murti with raised arms and a crown, flanked by brass vessels and offerings. Several decorated kalasha pots with mango leaves and yellow flowers stand on the red-carpeted steps. To the right, a red and gold throne-like seat sits beside a tall painted ceremonial pillar. No people are visible in the frame.2008-10-27An empty stage set up for a puja inside a hall with blue walls and dark red curtains. A painted backdrop of misty mountains frames a central deity murti on a white-draped pedestal, garlanded with a green-and-white garland. Tall decorative pillars painted with yellow, red and blue patterns flank the stage. In front, a row of small brass-and-green-leaf kalasha pots with yellow flowers and coconuts sits on the red steps and platform, with stacked yellow bricks for a homa area. On the right stands an ornate carved wooden peetha chair with a red cushion on a patterned rug. No people are visible.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A raised stage set up for a homa-style ritual in a hall with blue walls and a painted mountain backdrop. At the centre stands a dark-blue deity murti with a white garment and arms raised, placed on a white-draped altar. In front, a stack of red bricks forms a fire altar, surrounded by brass and clay kalashas decorated with yellow flowers and green leaves, along with oil lamps and small offering dishes. A carved wooden peetha-style throne with a red cushion sits at right on a dark patterned rug. A tall decorative banner hangs on the left. No people are visible.2008-10-27Photograph of an empty decorated hall stage set for a puja. A central deity murti, appearing to be a goddess figure with blue-toned body, sits on a white pedestal in front of a painted backdrop of misty mountains and a pink sky. Maroon drapes with gold trim frame the stage, and tall blue-and-yellow patterned pillars with elephant motifs stand on either side. Small clay lamps and offerings are arranged on the red-tiled platform in front of the murti, with a white cloth hanging down from above. A patterned rug lies on the floor, and no people are visible.2008-10-27A photograph of a decorated indoor ritual stage at a temple hall. A large statue of a blue-skinned goddess with multiple arms, holding a trident and other implements and wearing a white head covering, stands on a white pedestal against a painted backdrop of a mountain or volcano. In front, brick-shaped stacks and small kalasha pots with yellow flowers and green leaves are arranged on the red-tiered platform. To the right stands an ornately carved wooden throne/seat on a dark patterned carpet. Tall decorative cloth pillars with floral and animal motifs frame the stage. No people are visible.2008-10-27A photograph of a ceremonial ritual space set up for a homa or puja with no people visible. A deity murti stands on a white draped table in front of a painted backdrop showing a mountain and sunset sky, garlanded with flower strands. Brass kalashas with yellow flowers and mango leaves sit on banana leaves across the floor, alongside stacked yellow sweets, brass plates, oil lamps and a red cloth. Tall decorative banners in orange, blue and green patterns hang on either side, and a red velvet chair with a wooden frame sits empty at the right.2008-10-27