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Photograph of a puja in a temple setting with white and gold decorated deity murtis behind. A long-haired figure in a blue wrap sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate red and gold throne. An orange towel lies on the throne. Brass oil lamps, bananas and limes sit on the floor in front. A bald man in white ritual clothing sits at the left edge, and another person is partly visible at the far left. a person seated on the throne with long swept hair and a blue shawl, with the figure's throne and blue wrap as appearance cues.

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A seated person with long dark hair, wearing a turquoise blue sleeveless garment, sits in a red upholstered throne with gold trim and presses palms together in prayer near the face. Behind them stand white-and-red decorated deity murtis, including a multi-armed goddess with a red garland holding weapons, and a second white figure with a yellow garland. A brass oil lamp burns on a tray with bananas, limes and an orange cloth nearby, and a white-robed attendant sits at lower left. The setting suggests a puja or darshan in an ornate temple-style space.2010-10-15A 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 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 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15Night puja before a large decorated goddess murti with a silver-white arched backdrop and an umbrella canopy overhead. A standing priest in an off-white dhoti and a garland holds a tray of oil lamp flames near the image. Several seated men in white dhotis and garlands sit cross-legged on a mat in front of the murti, some holding brass plates of offerings. On the right, a woman in a turquoise blue sari sits on a red upholstered chair. String lights and bright lamps glow around the setting. The image shows an evening puja and aarti ritual.2010-10-15Night photo of a ritual at a temple shrine. A large multi-armed goddess murti with a lion mount stands at centre beneath a silver-fringed umbrella canopy, flanked by smaller deity statues, brass oil lamps and a lit lamp at left. In the foreground a seated person in a red garment with gold border and orange shawl sits on a red and gold throne chair with hands joined in namaskar, while a second person in red kneels beside the chair with hands folded. Marigold garlands, fruit offerings and a white cloth cover the floor.2010-10-11 +1 copiesA 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 copiesNight photograph of a temple puja inside a decorated pandal with fairy lights. A standing priest in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha-style beads holds a tray of offerings near a large goddess murti with multiple arms, a bright blue body, and a white ornate halo and canopy. Beside it are smaller murtis and a decorated frame. Three seated men in white dhotis sit on a mat in the foreground, one holding a brass plate with flowers. A woman in a blue sari sits at right on a red cushioned chair. Oil lamps and a flower garland are visible at the altar. Two people are partly visible at the far back.2010-10-15