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A photograph of a festival scene at night in front of a large ornate deity murti with multiple arms, white and silver decorations, and a lion mount. A man in a turquoise turban and a turquoise wrap, with long dark hair and a bare shoulder, sits on a golden throne with red cushions, facing left. In the foreground two men in white dhotis and white shawls with gold chains sit by oil lamps and garlands of orange flowers. Behind them are large umbrella canopies and a painted sign reading part of a word ending in PLE. Lights glow in the background.

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October 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15A photograph of a ceremonial scene in front of large white and silver deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms holding weapons, flanked by a pink and white Ganesha figure and another figure in white and gold. In the foreground, several priests in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and gold necklaces attend to offerings. On the right, a figure wearing a turquoise turban and a turquoise wrap, with long dark hair and a bare upper body, stands beside a gold-trimmed pink throne. Oil lamps, garlands and a canopy with fringe frame the altar.2010-10-15A photo inside a temple at night showing a large white and silver decorated deity murti of Goddess Durga with multiple arms, holding weapons, beside smaller murtis including an elephant-headed deity. Oil lamps stand on the floor and a white canopy with fringe hangs above. A man in a blue turban and blue shawl, bare-chested, stands at right beside a red and gold throne-like seat with a yellow cushion. Several men in white dhotis and shawls with ash and red marks sit at lower left performing ritual activity near the lamps. Fairy lights glow in the background.2010-10-15Night-time ritual in an open-sided pavilion. A person seated on a red upholstered throne with gold-coloured arms wears a blue turban and blue cloth draped over the shoulder, with long dark hair, facing a deity murti display decorated with white floral arches and an umbrella canopy. Several shaven-headed men in white dhoti and shawl sit cross-legged on a mat before the display, some holding brass plates and offerings; one wears gold chains. A figure in orange robes stands at the right edge. Electric string lights, hanging orange and red banners and a water bottle complete the scene.2010-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15Night-time photograph of a deity murti decorated with a white floral and lace backdrop, a large white canopy with red fringe overhead, and brass oil lamps in front. A figure seated on a red and gold throne with an orange cushion, wearing a blue wrap, is seen from behind, facing the deity. Priests in white clothing stand at left, and an orange-robed attendant stands at right near the throne. Colourful striped poles and small umbrellas frame the scene, with a Ganesha figure at far left.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a Durga puja setting with a large deity murti in white and red decoration, a figure holding a sword and trident, and a smaller goddess figure in white with a yellow marigold garland. In front, a brass oil lamp burns beside bananas, green limes and offerings on a red cloth. A person with long dark hair, hands in anjali mudra, wearing a blue shawl, sits on a red and gold throne-like seat with an orange cushion. Two men in white ritual clothes sit at the left edge, one with a shaved head.2010-10-15October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15A seated figure in a turquoise-blue turban and matching blue wrap and dhoti sits on a red velvet throne with gold trim and orange armrest cushions, a gold necklace and mala beads visible. Seated before them on the floor are shaved-headed young men in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and gold neck ornaments, one with a gold chain. Behind them stand large decorated deity murti of goddesses with garlands and white floral halos, flanked by bright lights and a canopy. Strings of red fairy lights and orange hangings frame the hall.2010-10-15 +1 copies