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A photograph of an outdoor puja at a large clay deity murti with white and gold ornate backdrop, decorated with marigold garlands in yellow and purple, flanked by a lion-mount figure and smaller deity figures, on a red cloth and an embroidered rug. A priest in a rust-orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at left with one arm raised, holding an orange cloth aloft. A metal canopy roof, palm plants, a red boundary wall, and strings of small flags are visible.

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A photograph of an outdoor temple shelter with a corrugated metal roof. On the right stands a large Durga murti in white and red with a lion mount, a multi-armed goddess figure with a trident, and figures of Ganesha and a companion deity, all garlanded with yellow marigolds. In the foreground a man in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl stands at left, holding an offering bowl toward the murti. Below is a red-cloth-draped platform with an orange patterned rug, oil lamps and flower petals. Potted plants and a hanging string of pennants surround the setting.2014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03Outdoor Navaratri puja beside large clay deity murti of Durga with multiple arms, crowned and garlanded with marigolds, flanked by smaller figures including Ganesha with red-and-gold attire. A priest in rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold trim waves a saffron cloth over the murtis. Behind him a second man in white dhoti, red turban and rudraksha mala sits near brass puja items and offerings under a corrugated metal canopy. Red cloth drapes the altar.2014-10-02 +1 copiesOctober 03 20142014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03A shaved-headed priest with his back to the camera, wearing an orange-and-saffron dhoti and shawl and a rudraksha mala, performs aarti with a lit flame on a brass plate before a decorated deity murti. The murti shows a goddess with a white silver-patterned backdrop, marigold garlands, a lion mount and a multi-armed figure beneath, with a red cloth on the platform. Trees, bunting strings and a white boundary wall with red stripes surround the outdoor shrine.2014-10-03A photograph of a Durga murti under a corrugated metal roof, with a large white-clad goddess figure holding a trident, flanked by smaller white figures, a lion mount, and a Ganesha figure at the base, all garlanded with yellow and orange marigold strands. Two saffron-robed priests stand at the sides: the left one raises a silver lamp or vessel, and the right one with palms joined is wearing a red-orange dhoti and a marigold garland. A white-clad man stands at far left holding a plate, with a rudraksha-style mala. A red cloth covers the platform in front. No identifiable a person candidate is visible; the people shown are priests and attendants performing puja.2014-10-04October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02A bare-chested priest with a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder performs aarti before a large deity murti of Goddess Durga with a white lace-like arch behind her. The priest raises a multi-tiered brass oil lamp with flames toward the figures. The goddess wears a white sari with red border and yellow-marigold garlands, flanked by smaller figures including a green-skinned figure and a child figure holding a sword. A lion sits at the base beside the figures. To the left stands a decorated altar with a golden crown and yellow garlands. Trees and a bright sky form the backdrop. No other people are visible.2014-10-03