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A bearded man in a maroon turban and rust-brown dhoti-style garment stands with eyes lowered beside a large Devi murti in Mahishasura Mardhini form. The murti has a yellow face with dark eyes, a gold-embroidered white shawl, layered jewelled necklaces, bangles, and a red-and-gold sari. Its hair hangs long and black, and it holds a sword and other weapons. The man wears a garland of white and red flowers across his chest and a pink-and-white floral garland, with gold bangles on his wrists. A lamp or offering tray sits low in the frame. Yellow marigold garlands drape the murti. Corrugated roofing and greenery appear behind them in an open-sided hall.

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A man in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange dhoti stands beside a large clay-style deity murti of Devi, shown with a white ornate crown, gold jewellery, red and gold garments and multiple arms. He wears a long garland of white and red flowers, gold bangles and long dark hair, and his hand touches the murti's raised arm near a sword-like implement. The murti is set against a red and blue painted backdrop under a corrugated metal roof. a person: the figure has long dark hair, a rust turban, rudraksha-style adornment is not visible, and gold bangles; appearance cues are partial, so identity is marked probable only by his ceremonial garland and devotional posture.2016-10-11A bearded man in an orange-brown turban and saffron-brown robe stands at left with his eyes closed and a smile, wearing a long multi-strand garland of white, pink, green and red flowers and gold ornaments. Beside him is a large painted deity murti of Devi with a yellow face, red and gold hands, a sword held in one hand, a yellow marigold garland and a red-and-gold sari. The background is a metal-roofed hall with lattice bars and a banner at lower left. The man is wearing distinctive turban and garland cues consistent with a person in this presentation; he is shown receiving reverence beside the Devi murti.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11A smiling man in an orange-brown saffron-toned robe and matching turban stands at left, wearing layered garlands of white, red and pink flowers, gold ceremonial necklaces and rudraksha-style beads on his arms. He leans in toward a large white-and-gold deity murti of Mahishasura Mardhini, Durga with many arms, one hand raised holding a sword, her face painted with red eyes and a yellow complexion, adorned with a yellow marigold garland and a red-and-gold sari. A man with a flowered garland stands close to a goddess murti in a temple-like hall with corrugated metal roof. a person appearance cues: turban, saffron-toned robe, ornate gold necklaces and garlands, consistent with the page's reference to a person.2016-10-11A photograph of a ritual before a large Durga murti with eight arms, a white ornate crown and white lace-like backdrop, wearing red-and-gold sari, gold and red jewelled necklace and yellow marigold garlands. A man in a maroon turban, bare-chested with a dark saffron-brown cloth at his waist, a red and white flower garland and gold armbands, stands at left touching the murti's raised weapon-hand with his fingers while a silver plate rests nearby. A tin roof, palm trees and a red-and-white painted pillar frame the scene.2016-10-11October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08A bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair and a short beard stands in profile at left, wearing a rust-red dhoti-style cloth and a thick garland of white jasmine and red roses over his shoulders, with a red-and-gold armband. He bows with palms pressed together toward a large yellow-faced deity murti at right, its eyes outlined in black and forehead marked with a tilak, wearing a white and gold embroidered garment, a white crown, rose garlands, and holding weapons including a sword. The setting is a covered corrugated-roof hall with red metal framing. The scene suggests a devotional puja before a goddess image.2016-10-08A photograph of a devotee with long dreadlocked hair, bare-shouldered in a rust-red wrap, standing with palms pressed together in front of a large yellow-faced deity murti. The murti wears a white lace crown and a white-and-gold embroidered garment, with strands of white jasmine and red rose garlands draped over its shoulders. It holds a sword and a trident-like staff. The devotee wears a red and white floral garland, a bead bracelet and a gold earring, and his eyes are closed in reverence. A corrugated metal roof and red pipes are visible overhead. The deity murti is a festival form for devotional worship.2016-10-08Close photo of a large painted deity murti of Devi in white lace-like embellishment, gold jewelled necklace, red and gold brocade sari, yellow marigold garlands and a white lace crown, holding a sword. Beside her a bearded man in a rust-red turban and rust-red dhoti, wearing a pink and white lotus garland, holds a sword blade near the murti's raised hand, with a small offering tray visible below. Corrugated roof and green foliage in the background.2016-10-11A photograph of a large deity murti of Mahishasura Mardhini, with a golden face, multiple yellow arms holding weapons, a red and gold sari and a white embroidered backdrop, under a corrugated metal roof. On the left, a bearded man in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe wears long multicolour flower garlands, a gold necklace and bangles, and holds his palms together in a gesture of reverence toward the murti. A small framed portrait of a similar bearded figure in red and orange appears at the left edge. Only one physical person is visible.2016-10-11