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A Navaratri golu display in a temple-style hall. At the top, a painted murti of a goddess with multiple arms rides a lion, flanked by two gold elephant figures. Below on a red velvet tiered stand are rows of painted clay dolls of deities and figures, a pink Ganesha, a blue mountain-shaped shrine with a small deity, and a row of small shivalinga-style shrines. In the foreground a tiered floral arrangement of marigolds and other flowers in green, red, purple, white and yellow sits on the red cloth. No people are visible.

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A Navaratri golu display set up in a temple-style hall with red velvet tiers. At the top, a multi-armed goddess murti rides a lion between two gold-painted elephant statues. Below are rows of painted clay dolls, a pink Ganesha figure, and blue and white painted shrine models. Two large tiered flower arrangements of red, green, purple and yellow blossoms sit on the lower tier, with a small oil lamp surrounded by yellow marigolds in front. No people are visible in the frame.Interior photo of a temple-style shrine decorated for Navaratri. A goddess murti seated on a lion-like mount with multiple arms stands at the top, flanked by gold elephant figures. Below, tiers of red-draped steps hold rows of painted clay dolls, a pink Ganesha figure, and a blue painted shrine facade with small arched niches. Two large cone-shaped arrangements of marigolds and flower petals in red, yellow, orange and purple flank a brass diya and marigold garland in the centre. Oil lamps burn on a brass plate of flowers at the bottom of the frame. No people are visible.A Navaratri golu display at a temple-style hall. At the top, a red-clad multi-armed goddess murti rides a lion beside two brass elephant figures. Tiered red velvet steps hold rows of painted clay dolls, a blue mountain-shaped backdrop, and two tall tiered flower arrangements of marigold and rose garlands on the left and right. A small kalasha-like brass lamp sits on a bed of yellow marigolds in the centre. In the foreground on a red cloth, a brass thali holds a lit oil lamp, flowers, and sweets, with a lit oil lamp in a brass stand beside it. No people are visible.Photograph of a Navaratri golu display with painted clay dolls arranged in tiers on red velvet cloths. At the top, a multi-armed goddess seated on a lion or tiger is flanked by golden elephant statues and a wall clock. Lower tiers show small painted figurines of deities, a pink Ganesha, and a blue cave-like shrine with a temple and a central idol. Marigold garlands and a brass oil lamp sit in front, with flower-decorated platforms at the sides. No people are visible.A Navaratri golu display with no people visible. At the top, a multi-armed goddess sits on a lion or tiger between two gold elephant statues, holding weapons and dressed in red. Tiers below hold rows of small painted clay dolls, a blue mountain-shaped backdrop with a small shrine, and a seated pink Ganesha figure. Two tiered flower decorations in rainbow bands of marigold and other blooms flank a central yellow marigold ring around a small bronze deity plaque and a lit oil lamp. In the foreground, a brass lamp with a burning flame, a brass plate with petals, a small flower and incense sticks, a bell and a bowl of sweets sit on a red cloth. Scene is a home or temple deity mandapa display.A Navaratri golu display on tiered red velvet steps. At the top stands a multi-armed goddess murti seated on a lion, flanked by two gold elephant figurines. Rows of painted clay dolls fill the middle tiers, including a Ganesha figure and a blue temple-style arch. Two tall flower-garland cakes in red, yellow, purple and green sit at the lower corners, with a small brass lamp and yellow flower garland before them. A lit oil lamp on a brass plate with flowers and offerings sits in the foreground, and a hand holding a brass bell appears at the left edge. No people are clearly visible in the scene.Photo 11697956 +1 copiesA festive Navarathri golu display in a temple hall, with a tiered arrangement of many small colourful clay dolls and deity figurines on red-draped platforms. Two large yellow and red Ganesha statues flank the central display, and a garlanded deity murti stands at the front. Strings of fairy lights and brass oil lamps surround the display, and green foliage decorates the base. Tall statues stand in the background on the left. No people are visible.Photo 11697954 +1 copiesA woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at the left holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame in one hand and a brass bell in the other, wearing a long gold necklace and a tilak on her forehead. Behind her is a gilded shrine with a red-and-gold deity murti of Durga riding a lion between two gold elephant figurines. Tiered red velvet steps display small painted dolls, a Ganesha figure, a blue temple-shaped display, and two large tiered flower bouquets of marigolds, roses and sunflowers. A small brass lamp burns on a tray of flowers and offerings in front of the display.Photo 11734905September 27 20172017-09-27 +1 copies