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A puja at a decorated goddess shrine with a large white-and-silver backdrop. A central goddess murti in white sari with red-and-yellow garlands holds a trident-like weapon, flanked by smaller murtis of goddesses with garlands. A green-skinned figure sits in front with a sword. A bare-chested priest in orange-and-saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala raises a ceremonial lamp toward the deities, while a second man in white dhoti with gold border waves a feathered fan. Painted lions and ornamented sculptures stand at the left, under trees.

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October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02A photograph of an outdoor shrine dominated by a large white and red deity murti with multiple goddess figures adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, a pink Ganesha figure at the front, and a green seated figure. A priest with a shaved head, wearing an orange-red shawl, raises a brass aarti lamp with a flame toward the deities. To the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands with hands near his waist. Lions and a serpent-like sculpture decorate a side platform, and trees surround the open-air setting.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02Outdoor festival photo before a large decorated deity murti of a goddess with a white ornate backdrop and trident-like weapons, flanked by smaller figures. A priest in a rust-red dhoti and gold-bordered shawl holds a lit lamp toward the central figure. A young person in a green outfit with a gold crown, yellow marigold garlands and red flowers sits on a red cloth and patterned rug in front of the murti. A man in a white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body stands at right. Trees and a stone wall are behind them.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02A photograph of a temple shrine with a large goddess murti dressed in white with a gold-edged crown and garlands, flanked by smaller deity figures. A young girl in a green dress and yellow-red garlands sits at the centre on a red cloth. A priest in a reddish-orange robe with a gold sash stands at left, arm extended, and a man in white dhoti with gold border stands at right. Brass lamps, a kalasha vessel, marigold garlands and a kolam-style floor design are in front, under an open-sided roof.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02A photograph of a puja at a shrine before a large white-clad deity murti with yellow and red marigold garlands and a sword. A bare-chested man in a red-brown dhoti with a red rudraksha-style mala instructs a seated girl in a green sari, who receives a blessing with a tray of yellow flowers held by a white-clad attendant on the left. Flanking murtis wear white with garlands, and a green-faced figure with a trident and a lion-decorated base appear beside them.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02