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A 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.

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October 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15A photograph of a ritual pooja at an outdoor temple-style setting lit with warm lights. On the left, deity murtis with garlands stand behind a white ornate backdrop, including a figure with multiple raised arms. Two priests in white dhotis sit on the floor before a raised white platform with brass lamps, plates of flowers, fruit and offerings. On the right, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden-framed red throne, a shaved-headed attendant in white sits behind him, and a banner hangs behind with the text of an event and dates. Brass vessels and a bowl sit on the cloth in front. Several seated devotees appear at the lower edge.2010-10-15A 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.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15A ceremonial homa-style worship held before a large painted deity murti of Goddess Durga on a lion mount, with garlands and a crown, surrounded by other decorated murtis. Two priests in white dhotis sit at a fire pit, one bare-chested with sandalwood marks, pouring offerings, while a third priest in white sits nearby. A figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits on an ornate red and gold throne at right. Brass pots, plates of fruit, flowers and grains are arranged on the orange cloth in front. Strings of green leaves hang overhead, and a backdrop banner with Kannada text and a dated notice is visible. Several people sit at the bottom edge of the frame.2010-10-15Night ritual on a raised stage before large decorated deity murti of goddesses with white and silver floral backdrops and garlands. A priest in white dhoti with red-bordered shawl stands at left holding a flaming lamp aloft. A seated priest with bare torso and gold necklace kneels at a white offering platform with brass lamps, plates and flower petals. Young girls in red and pink dresses sit near the platform. At right, a man in a white shirt and orange turban sits on an ornate red and gold throne, with other devotees seated nearby. Orange and white banners and strings of green mango leaves hang overhead, and a banner with Kannada text is visible behind.2010-10-16 +2 copiesA festival scene at an outdoor stage during Dasara. A large colourful deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms and a lion mount stands at left, flanked by smaller painted figures and a decorated umbrella. In the centre, a white-clad priest with a shaved head and a bare upper body performs a puja at a white altar with a brass lamp, a kalasha-style vessel and plates of offerings, flowers and sweets. Behind him another priest in white and gold chains sits. On the right, a figure with long dark hair, an orange robe, a white garland and a rudraksha-style mala sits on an ornate red and gold throne. Strings of green leaves and fairy lights hang above, and a banner reads Dasara 2010. Devotees sit on the ground at lower left and bottom.2010-10-15Outdoor ceremonial stage with a large decorated deity display behind, including a goddess murti with multiple arms and a lion mount, framed by white floral and sequined arches. Priests in white dhotis and shawls sit on a raised orange-draped platform before a white stone yagna altar and many offering plates of fruit, grains, sweets and flowers. A man in a white robe pours or offers at the altar. On the right, a figure in saffron/orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold-toned necklace sits on a red and gold throne, with saffron-clad sannyasis standing nearby. Hanging green leaves, banana-leaf decorations, and multicoloured tassels hang overhead. Several children and seated devotees watch from the front. A Kannada-language banner is visible in the background.2010-10-15Night photograph of a Navaratri-style ritual on an outdoor stage lit with strings of small lamps. On the left, a large decorated deity murti of a goddess stands before a white floral arch and a garland of green leaves, with smaller figures beside it. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl stands centre-stage holding a ritual implement and a small lamp, while another man in white kneels at the altar amid brass vessels and a fire pit. Seated on a red and gold throne at right is a figure in white with a wrap and a second figure in saffron, with an attendant in saffron standing behind. Devotees in white and red sit in the foreground facing the stage.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copies