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Night photograph of a Durga puja at an outdoor shrine. A large white-and-silver clay murti of Goddess Durga with multiple arms stands on a blue-draped platform, flanked by smaller painted deity figures and a lion mount. Marigold garlands drape the figures. In the foreground, a person in a rust-coloured robe with a shaved head performs worship beside brass lamps and a plate of flowers, while a figure in a yellow sari stands at left. Stone steps with red and white bands lead up to the platform, and a teal canopy fringed with coloured tassels hangs at the upper right.

A large white-and-gold clay murti of the goddess Durga stands on a red-draped platform under a corrugated roof at dusk. She rides a snarling lion and is surrounded by smaller figures including Ganesha with an orange dhoti, and a red-and-pink clad figure at right. A man in a rust-red dhoti with an orange sash and a white-and-orange flower garland stands at left, holding flowers and facing the deity, apparently offering pada-puja. Blue sky and a few hanging decorations are visible behind.

Night 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.

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A photograph of a large Durga murti on a decorated stage, a multi-armed goddess in red and white with a lion mount, flanked by smaller figures and garlands of yellow marigolds. A seated priest in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head sits in front of a microphone at the lower left, facing the deity. Behind the murti are a white-and-gold framed backdrop, strings of orange lights, and a dark Shiva-like figure with a garland at the right. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and an orange cloth drapes over a tall stand at the left.

Night procession photograph of a large illuminated clay murti of Goddess Durga as Mahishasura Mardhini, with multiple arms holding weapons, a white ornate crown and white decorated backdrop, riding a lion on a decorated float. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti with rudraksha mala stands beside the float and reaches toward the deity. Other illuminated figures with white decorative arches are behind on a second float, lit against dark foliage. Garlands of yellow flowers hang on the chariot.

Night-time photo of a temple-style puja set up outdoors beneath a canopy. On the left, a large white ornate arch frames a tall deity murti with multiple arms, holding weapons, with a lion figure at its base and other smaller murtis behind. A seated white-robed priest with shaved head faces the altar, and a second person in white sits near brass oil lamps (lamps) with flowers, fruit plates and offerings on red cloths. On the right, a figure in a red-and-gold ornate throne (peetha) wears a red sari, gold necklace and bangles. Strings of marigold garlands, hanging decorative banners and a green leaf festoon decorate the scene.

A photograph of a devotee in a red dhoti and white flower garland performing aarti with a lit oil lamp before a large white and gold clay idol of Goddess Durga riding a roaring lion, with multiple arms holding weapons, flanked by smaller figures and a pink-and-orange Ganesha idol at the front. A red cloth covers the base of the murti, and a small bell and offerings sit on the platform under an open shed at dusk. The priest's face is turned away, and no identity is confirmed from appearance.

October 03 2014

A night-time outdoor puja under a corrugated roof, with a large ornate deity murti of multiple female forms adorned with white floral arch, garlands and red and white drapery on a raised red-draped platform. In the foreground, a seated priest on an orange-cushioned seat near the left wears a saffron shawl and sits before a small shrine. On the right, a standing priest in a red-and-gold robe holds a lit aarti lamp with flame. Many shaven-headed young disciples in orange and white sit cross-legged on the floor in the lower foreground, facing the shrine. Strings of green leaves hang overhead, and an orange altar table and a gold tray with offerings sit in the centre.

A seated priest in saffron-orange robes and gold necklaces performs a puja before a large Durga murti with multiple arms, a crown and a white decorative halo, flanked by two smaller goddess figures wearing yellow garlands. A lion stands at the base, and oil lamps and brass vessels sit on a platform lit by a fire. A tall orange cloth hangs at left and red-and-orange lights decorate the backdrop.

A photograph of a Durga murti on a decorated altar, a large goddess figure with multiple arms holding weapons, a lion beside her slaying a demon, flanked by smaller murtis of Lakshmi and Saraswati and Ganesha at the base, all garlanded with marigolds and framed by a white filigree arch. At lower left a shaved-headed priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits with a brass bowl and a small plate, performing puja, with brass oil lamps lit on either side and potted plants at right. The setting is an indoor shrine lit warmly at night.

A night-time puja in an open pavilion with a corrugated roof. On the right, large white clay deity murtis of a multi-armed goddess and companion figures stand on a red-draped platform, adorned with white garlands, a lion mount and a weapon held aloft. In the centre, several priests in white dhotis and orange-red shawls attend a fire pit, one holding a red cloth over the flames. A man in the foreground wearing a rudraksha mala sits before a tray of dried red chillies and oil lamps on a striped cloth. No figure clearly matches the a person description, so the candidates are priests only.