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A photograph of a large Durga murti in a white lace-patterned decorative arch with a blue backdrop. The multi-armed goddess has long black hair, a garland of purple and pink flowers, and red-and-gold drapery, holding weapons in her raised hands. A demon figure with a fierce face is shown at her feet beside a lion mount. In the foreground, a shaven-headed priest in a white dhoti with a red border stands at left, and a brass oil lamp and a tray of offerings are in view. A green leaf garland hangs across the top of the frame. Devotees are partly visible at the bottom edge.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A photograph of a night-time puja before large white-lace decorated deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with long black hair, red face and garland of pink and purple flowers, holding weapons in her raised hands. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with red-bordered shawl stands with his back to the camera, holding a lit oil lamp toward the image. Another shaved-headed man in white sits in the lower foreground, and a woman in red sari with yellow garland sits to the left before a second seated murti in white lace. Green leaves hang across the top of the frame.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotee in an orange top and orange cloth with long dark hair performing puja before a large white-and-red-lace clad multi-armed Durga murti with a tiger and a demon figure beside it. The devotee holds a long sword-like rod toward the goddess's hands while a brass plate with oil lamps and a silver bowl sits at the lower left. Two smaller white lace-decorated goddess figures flank the scene, and a golden kalasha stands in front. The setting is a decorated pandal with blue backdrop and white ornamental arches.2010-10-10A large clay murti of the goddess Durga stands centrally with many arms, each holding weapons such as swords, a trident-like spear, and a bow, set against an elaborate white lace and sequined backdrop. She wears a tall white crown, a black braided and flowing hair, a red bindi, and a long garland of pink and purple flowers over a white embroidered garment. At her feet a demon figure with a fierce face and bared teeth is being pinned, and a red and gold decorated banner with floral motifs hangs to the right.2010-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesA person in an orange saffron sari stands with their back to the camera, facing a large Durga murti with multiple arms, a white ornate crown and mirror-work decoration, yellow marigold garlands, and a red backdrop. The goddess holds weapons and a plate; a lion with an open mouth sits at the base, beside a green-skinned demon figure and flower offerings. The scene suggests a puja or darshan before the deity murti. A decorated backdrop with painted figures and a banner is visible at the top.2011-10-03October 15 20122012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15A person in an orange sleeveless top and orange sannyasi-style garment stands at the left, reaching up to touch or adjust a large white-and-black-haired Durga murti. The goddess has multiple arms holding weapons including a sword, a trident-like staff and a bow, and sits or stands above a snarling lion sculpture. Flanking figures include a pink-saried deity figure, an elephant-headed Ganesha figure and a bearded figure in gold garments. A decorated umbrella with colourful panels and a white lace-like arch frame the scene.2010-10-10October 08 20162016-10-08October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesA priest in a maroon and gold dhoti with a bare torso stands at right, holding a silver lamp with a flame and a bell-shaped aarti vessel, offering aarti to a large white-clad deity murti of Durga with a sword and an ornate white silver-look crown and garland of yellow and purple flowers. A smaller white-clad goddess figure with red-accented lamp and smaller garland stands beside her. A corrugated roof and a painted backdrop are visible above. The scene shows a Durga puja with aarti.2014-10-04