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A night-time outdoor temple-style stage under a canopy with a red backdrop, layered white, green, orange and pink draping, and a yellow valance. Centre, a gilded throne holds a standing male figure in saffron-orange clothing with a garland, flanked by a decorated deity murti of Durga-style multi-armed form on a silver-framed panel at left and a garlanded figure in a gold arch at right. In front, two garlanded murtis in gold frame sit on a brass-edged platform above a small stone fire pit and brass lamps. Brass oil lamps and offering plates surround the platform, with a microphone stand and a small bench at right. No people are visible in the foreground except one partial figure at far left edge.

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October 15 20122012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15A temple-style stage under a tented canopy decorated with orange, red and green fabric bands and marigold garlands. Centre stage, a figure in a rust-orange robe sits on a gilded throne with a yellow cushion, a garland draped over the throne back. Left, a white-and-silver framed deity murti of a multi-armed goddess stands on a lion. Right, a gold-framed deity murti is adorned with garlands. In the foreground, a priest in a pink dhoti and shawl stands at a brass-and-silver puja table with lamps, a bell, a pot and flower offerings. Another priest in orange robes with folded hands stands at the right edge, and an ornate kalasha and brass lamps are on the table.2012-10-16October 16 20122012-10-16Night photo of a temple-style pandal stage with orange and green ceremonial decoration. Beside him is a deity murti decorated with garlands. In the foreground a barefoot man in a pink-red dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera, holding a ritual vessel, while a woman in a white sari with red border sits before a fire pit with brass lamps, offerings and a bowl. Two other women in white sit at left near a red curtain. The murti and offering setup suggest a puja or homa, with a ceremonial fire burning.2012-10-16A photograph of a temple-style stage under a draped canopy of orange, red, green and yellow fabric. On the left stands a man in a pale pink-orange dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, facing the stage. Centre stage, a figure in orange robes with a belt sits on a gold ornate throne decorated with marigold garlands, flanked by gold kalasha-style lamp stands and brass oil lamps. To the left, a colourful deity murti of Durga with lion and attendant figures sits in a white ornamented arch. To the right, a seated deity murti in a gold arch with marigold garlands. Floral arrangements and offerings of fruit sit on a white-draped table in front; a speaker and microphone are visible at lower right.2012-10-16October 19 20122012-10-19A photograph of a night-time homa ceremony in a decorated open-sided pavilion with red and gold drapes, orange and green cloth ceilings and marigold garlands. A priest in an orange-brown robe, seen from behind and bare-shouldered, raises one arm holding a ritual object. In front of a fire pit with flames stands a golden ornate throne on which a seated figure in orange robes sits between a clay deity image and a banana-plant decoration. To the right, a figure in a yellow garment is garlanded beside a decorated image. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, offerings, a plate of fruit and flowers, and a diya-style lamp sit on the floor. A large statue of a goddess with multiple arms and a lion appears on the left.2012-10-17Night-time ritual on a decorated open stage under a tent canopy with orange, green and red streamers. A priest in a pink-orange dhoti and shawl stands at left, back to the camera, raising a small ritual object above his head. Behind him are a painted deity murti of Durga with multiple arms and a lion, and a second deity image in a white arch. At centre a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a gold and red throne draped with flower garlands, with a second bejewelled deity image in a gilded arch at right. A girl in a red-and-white outfit sits at lower left. Foreground holds a fire pit, brass oil lamps, brass vessels, bowls of fruit and flower offerings, and a microphone on a stand.2012-10-16 +1 copiesOutdoor evening ritual on a decorated stage under a multicoloured canopy with yellow, green, pink and orange borders and a central purple flower motif. A red backdrop frames an ornate golden throne-like seat garlanded with flowers, and a golden arch and a gold-framed deity image stand beside it. Several people in white dhotis and shirts gather around the central seat, one holding an object, while a man in an orange-and-saffron garment stands to the right. A deity image with many arms and a flame-like halo sits at left, flanked by two garlanded figures with orange and red garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepas) with flames stand on either side, and brass vessels and a kalasha-like pot sit on a gold-trimmed table in the foreground. A cameraman in a white shirt and jeans films the ceremony at right. Brass bells and a microphone are visible, and a small striped cushion sits on a gold stool.2012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15