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Night photograph of a decorated Navaratri shrine with a large multi-armed goddess murti seated on a lion, holding weapons in many hands and wearing a garland of flowers and a red and gold sari. Flanking figures include a pink-bodied elephant-headed Ganesha murti at left and several other goddess murtis in white ornamented arches with garlands. A large white fringed canopy with a red and white decorative top covers the central deity. Brass oil lamps stand on the altar, along with fruit offerings, flowers, a kalasha-style vessel and a small wooden carved seat in front. The walls are orange with hanging decorative tassels, and a partial Kannada sign appears at upper left.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A night photograph of a festive temple display centred on a large white-decorated murti of the goddess Durga riding a lion, with eight arms holding weapons and a trident, dark hair and red garments. Flanking her are a white-framed Ganesha on the left and other goddess and deity murtis, each in ornate white paper-lace frames with garlands of flowers. Brass oil lamps (deepas), bowls of fruit, marigold garlands and scattered flowers and kumkum stand on a red-draped altar in front. Coloured umbrella canopies in orange and green hang above the figures. No living people are visible. In the lower right a portrait of a smiling man in orange is partly visible on a banner.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine arranged with several large painted murtis under a fringed white canopy. At centre, a multi-armed goddess murti with dark hair and a garland stands on a lion, holding weapons, with an ornate white lace-like halo behind her. Flanking her are a pink elephant-headed Ganesha murti in gold dhoti, and other female murtis with white decorated headdresses and garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on the purple-and-red draped platform, with a kalasha-like offering and a small seated murti in front. Orange-painted walls, colourful striped pillars and a framed banner with a portrait complete the setting. No people are visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesA festive shrine displaying a large white-and-silver ornamented Durga murti standing on a lion, with multiple arms holding weapons, flanked by smaller painted figures including a pink Ganesha and several goddess figures with red garlands. Colourful fringed parasols and brass oil lamps stand in front, with marigold garlands, a brass plate of offerings and a stone-edged pit before the altar. No people are visible.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a Durga puja tableau in a temple setting. At the centre stands a large clay murti of goddess Durga with multiple arms, wearing a white decorated crown and red garland, riding a lion and striking a demon figure. Flanking figures include Ganesha with a pink body and an elephant head, and other goddess statues in white ornate backdrops. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, brass plates of offerings, flower garlands and small bowls sit on a red-draped altar, and incense smoke rises. Colourful striped umbrellas hang above. No living people are visible.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesA night-time photograph of a Durga puja pandal set up in front of a red-painted building bearing a sign reading "SRI ANANDA ... TEMPLE". At the centre, a multi-armed goddess Durga murti in red and gold sari with a white lace halo rides a lion and holds weapons, flanked by statues of Ganesha in pink with orange garland, a dark-complexioned demon figure, and female deity statues in lace-backed niches with garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the white-draped platform in front of the murtis, with marigold garlands, a kalasha-like offering and scattered flower petals. A seated woman in yellow is partly visible at the far right edge. No identifiable a person appears.2010-10-08October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesNight photograph of a festival display of multi-armed goddess murti with lion mount and a demon figure beneath her, flanked by Ganesha and other deity murtis with white lace-like backdrop arches. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a kalasha with marigold garland sits on the platform, with a small fire pit smoking in front. Signboard above reads Sri Ananda ... Temple. No living people are visible.2010-10-08A large deity murti of Goddess Durga, multi-armed with a lion mount, stands at the centre of an elaborately decorated shrine with white lace-like backdrops and banana-leaf garlands strung across the top. Flower garlands drape her shoulders and neck. Flanking deity figures include an elephant-headed Ganesha with a pink face, and other goddess figures in blue and gold garments with garlands. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style offering stand on the altar. On the left, several priests in white dhotis perform puja, one with bare chest and sacred thread. Seated devotees in the foreground watch, including people in white and yellow clothing and a girl with a long braid. On the right, a figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned seat. A small sign partially reads SRI at the top left, and a vibrant umbrella canopy hangs overhead.2010-10-15