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A photograph of a large yellow-faced Durga murti adorned with an ornate golden crown, jewelled headdress and garlands of white and red flowers, holding a trident-like staff and a pink lotus. In the foreground a long-haired figure with dreadlocks, bare-shouldered and wearing a red-orange cloth with gold armlets and a red-beaded headband, stands with back to the camera near the statue. Behind them, two people in saffron-orange cloth with rudraksha malas sit on a platform beside a decorated golden backdrop, one holding a tray of pink flowers and offerings. White tent canopy overhead.

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September 27 20172017-09-27A photograph inside a white tented pavilion showing a large, richly decorated yellow deity murti of Devi Durga, with gold and green embellished crown, many-armed form holding a trident-like staff, adorned with garlands of pink and red flowers. In the foreground a figure with long dreadlocked hair wears a red-and-white flower garland over the shoulder, orange-brown robe and gold armband, standing with back to camera before the murti. Two seated young priests in orange-saffron robes and rudraksha malas sit at the lower right. A framed portrait on the left shows a man in red with a gold-trimmed cloth and necklace, and a low metal railing lies in front. Pink lotus flowers are held in the lower right.2017-09-27 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20172017-09-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a large golden Durga murti with a yellow face, elaborate gold crown and red-and-gold sari, adorned with garlands and pink flowers. In the foreground, a man with long dreadlocks wears a rust-red robe, a red-and-white garland draped over his shoulders and gold armbands, holding a golden staff toward the deity while a second person in orange offers a brass tray of flower petals. A tent canopy and a world map banner are visible behind.2017-09-27 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20172017-09-27A photograph of a ceremonial puja at a large yellow-faced Durga murti decorated with gold-embroidered garments, a gold crown, white and pink floral garlands and a pink lotus at the lower right. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind with very long dark locks, a red and white floral head garland and gold armlets faces the deity. Beside them, two saffron-robed attendants wearing rudraksha malas hold a brass lamp and a tray of offerings, one lifting a lit oil lamp toward the murti. A white tent canopy and a metal railing frame the scene.2017-09-27Photograph of a temple puja under a white tent canopy. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange garment with a red floral garland over the shoulder, gold armlet, and gold waist band stands in the foreground with back turned, raising a lit oil lamp toward a large golden-faced deity murti of Devi Durga with gold ornaments, a crown, and fresh garlands of white and pink flowers. Two attendant sannyasis in orange robes and rudraksha malas stand beside, one holding a lit lamp, and a trident-like staff is held near the deity. Marigold and pink flower offerings are arranged below, with a decorated arch behind.2017-09-27 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20172017-09-27 +1 copiesA photo of a large, richly decorated Durga murti with a golden crown, yellow face and red-and-gold garments, holding a golden tool. In the foreground, a figure with long dark dreadlocks wrapped with a red and white flower garland, wearing an orange-red cloth, reaches toward the murti with a long golden rod. At left, a man with a bare upper body and a beaded necklace watches, and a video camera on a tripod stands near the stage. A white tent cloth covers the top, and a world map banner is visible behind. The scene suggests a Navaratri Durga puja at the ashram.2017-09-27 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20172017-09-27A photograph of a ritual at a temple-style pandal with a white canvas ceiling. A man with long dark hair and a red-and-white flower garland, wearing a rust-brown dhoti and gold armband, holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a large ornate deity murti of Durga with a golden crown, yellow face, multiple arms and red sari with gold embroidery, decorated with flower garlands. Two shirtless young men with rudraksha malas stand behind him, one with palms pressed together. A framed portrait of a smiling man in red with a trident hangs at left. The man is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, ceremonial garland and ritual lamp; the visible text identifies the event context. Festival and ritual activity dedicated to Devi Durga.2017-09-27 +1 copiesA photo of a Durga puja at an open-sided tent shrine. A long-haired man in a rust-orange garment with a red and white flower garland and gold armbands stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed. He faces a large, richly ornamented Durga murti with a yellow face, gold crown, gold jewellery, a red and gold sari and a red-tipped trident-like staff held in one hand. A devotee in saffron clothing holds a brass plate of flowers and offerings behind him. A camera on a tripod is visible at left, and a framed portrait hangs on the tent wall. Swamiji (probable) is shown with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing; he is praying as a devotee in the scene.2017-09-27 +1 copies