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Night photograph of a large colourful Durga murti on a lion mount, with multiple arms holding weapons and a trident-like staff, decorated in red, gold and green embellishments with a yellow flower garland around its neck. In front, a man in a red-brown robe wearing a garland of white and orange flowers sits beside the statue, holding a long silver staff. To the right, a man in an orange garment holds a lit oil lamp or fire vessel on a brass stand while smoke rises. A figure in orange at the right edge is partially visible. Several people in the background watch in the dark.

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Night procession at a Vijaya Dashami celebration centred on a large colourful clay murti of Durga riding a lion. The goddess has many arms holding weapons, a trident-like staff and a green-and-gold crown, with a sari of red and gold. A bearded man in a red-brown robe with white and multicolour flower garlands stands in front holding a long staff, and to the right a shirtless man in an orange cloth carries a brass pot topped with a green coconut on his head. Several onlookers stand in the dark background, and a lit area surrounds the murti.2017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30Night photo of a large colourful Durga murti with multiple arms, holding weapons and riding a golden lion, decorated with sequins, beadwork and yellow marigold garlands. Below, a man with a beard and rudraksha mala sits on a low golden platform draped with striped cloth and a leopard-print mat, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a multicoloured garland, flanked by silver staffs. To the right, a man in a red head cloth and orange robe holds a coconut-topped kalasha above his head beside a flaming oil lamp. Several women and devotees in saffron and dark clothing watch in the background. A blue demon figure and a yellow mask are visible near the murti. Smoke drifts across the dark sky.2017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30At night, a seated man in orange-red clothes with a rudraksha mala and a garland of marigolds sits before a large illuminated deity murti of Durga, the many-armed goddess with a lion, holding weapons and a trident-like staff. The goddess wears a red and gold sari with jewelled ornaments, and a blue-green demon figure is visible beside the lion. Other devotees in orange robes sit at the edges, and a red flag stands to the left. a person (long hair, orange-red clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands) is seated at the centre as the presiding figure.2017-09-30Night photograph of a large colourful deity murti of Durga riding a lion, with multiple arms holding weapons and a trident, adorned with green, red and gold embroidered garments and marigold garlands. Beside it, a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange cloth sits on a decorated yellow platform draped with a striped cloth, wearing a rudraksha mala and a garland of flowers, holding a ceremonial staff. Saffron-clad attendants and red flags frame the scene in the dark setting.2017-09-30Night photograph of a festival procession on a golden ratha float. A large colourful Durga murti with many arms, holding weapons and wearing a jewelled crown and garlands, stands above a lion mount. A man seated on the float wears a red-brown robe, a multi-coloured marigold and white flower garland, and holds a silver staff; a yellow ceremonial mask sits near him. A devotee in an orange-red dhoti and a rudraksha mala holds a brass vessel with coconuts overhead. On the right, a hand lifts a brass aarti lamp with a bright flame. Women in saris watch from the dark background.2017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30Night procession on a decorated golden float. A large illuminated murti of Devi Durga with many arms and a golden crown stands behind a roaring lion and a blue-skinned demon figure. In front, a seated man wears a red-brown robe and multiple garlands of orange and white flowers, holding a ceremonial staff. Behind him, people in orange clothing stand near a red and orange banner. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair and a red-brown robe with flower garlands, seated in front of the deity float during the procession.2017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30Night photograph of a large Durga murti on a lion mount, with multiple arms holding weapons and ornate gold, green and red embellishments, a yellow marigold garland draped down, and a gilded trident-like staff. Below and to the right, a man with long hair and a rudraksha-style garland stands in a rust-coloured cloth beside a shawl-wrapped attendant. Women in saris and pink decorated umbrellas are visible in the procession behind. A blue figure. Dark background with scattered lights.2017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30