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A photograph of a Durga puja before a large white and blue decorated deity murti of Durga with multiple arms holding weapons, riding a lion, with a demon figure beneath her. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread and gold necklace holds a tray of offerings toward the murti. Beside him, a person in saffron-orange robes wears a long orange mala and a red tilak, holding a small plate. Ornate white lace-like decorations frame the murti, with a striped umbrella and a red canopy overhead.

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October 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large white-and-silver decorated Durga murti with multiple arms, a lion mount and a defeated buffalo-demon figure at her feet in a festival pandal. A man in a saffron-orange kurta and dhoti stands at the left with long dark hair, raising his arm to touch or adjust the goddess's raised weapon, a sword and trident-like implement. A bald man in white dhoti and gold necklace holds a brass plate of offerings at the far left. Nearby stand a Ganesha murti holding a sweet, two female figures in pink and white saris, and a small decorated umbrella canopy with a lamp stand. The setting is an open-sided pandal with a fringed red-and-white cloth ceiling and an orange brick wall behind.2010-10-10A photograph of a devotee in saffron-orange clothes standing with palms pressed together in front of a large decorated deity murti of Durga, a goddess with multiple arms, a white ornate crown and white lace-work backdrop, riding a lion and trampling a demon figure. Brass oil lamps (diyas) flank the murti, and a brass plate holding offerings sits at the left. Flower garlands with red blooms adorn the murti and smaller white-clad goddess figures stand to the right. A pink building and a tall pole with an orange pennant appear behind. The devotee performs puja in an outdoor setting.2010-10-10 +1 copiesOutdoor puja before a large multi-armed goddess murti, Durga, with a white lace-patterned backdrop, a lion mount and a demon figure beneath her feet. A saffron-clad sannyasi with long dark hair stands at left, holding a lit lamp or ritual plate toward the murti while his arm is extended. A white-clad priest with a gold necklace stands at the far left edge beside brass oil lamps and offering plates. Other smaller goddess murtis in white and red garlands flank the central figure, and a striped canopy and red-and-white decorations surround the altar on a blue cloth.2010-10-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a festival setting decorated with large white-and-blue deity murti. A central goddess murti with four or more arms, white ornate crown and lace-like decoration, holds weapons and stands on a lion. Beside her, a murti with a monkey face and gold garments. A woman in an orange sari-style garment and a man in white dhoti with a red-lined top stand at left, the woman raising her hand to the goddess murti. Oil lamp and flowers rest on a red cloth in the foreground; a multicoloured umbrella canopy and pink-and-white Ganesha murti appear at left. Ceremonial puja decorations surround the murtis.2010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10A photograph of a Durga shrine with a large white-and-gold deity murti of a multi-armed goddess riding or standing beside a lion, holding weapons including a sword and trident-like implements. A priest in white dhoti and gold necklace stands at left holding a plate of offerings, while a person in an orange saffron-coloured dress with long dark hair stands with palms joined in prayer. A brass oil lamp burns in the foreground, and additional murtis of a seated goddess and an elephant-headed deity are visible, with a striped canopy above. The setting appears to be a temple or pandal puja.2010-10-10 +1 copiesA large white-and-blue Durga murti dominates the scene, with multiple arms holding weapons, a lion beside her and a demon figure with a golden headdress at right, its features painted in bold colours. A standing man in a saffron-orange sleeveless top and a long black braid of hair stands at left, one hand reaching toward the figure, with a dark-skinned attendant in orange behind him. At far left stands a Ganesha murti with a silver tray and an umbrella with a green and yellow pattern is visible. The pandal walls are pink and blue with white lace decoration.2010-10-10 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large white and blue ornate deity murti of a multi-armed goddess seated on a lion, holding weapons in many hands, with a dark-skinned demon figure in gold and a serpent beside her. Two shaven-headed men in white dhotis, one with a gold necklace, stand at left offering a plate of flowers, fruit and lamps to a smaller deity murti. A woman in an orange sari-style garment at center also holds an offering plate. A striped orange and yellow decorated canopy and a sign reading in Hindi script appear behind them. Activity suggests puja at the shrine.2010-10-10A devotee in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti stands with palms pressed together in namaste before a large white and silver Durga murti. The goddess has multiple arms holding weapons and a sword, long black hair and a white crown, standing over a demon and a lion. A ceremonial attendant in white clothing holds a plate of offerings at left, beside a pink Ganesha murti and a colourful umbrella canopy. The setting appears to be a temporary decorated pandal with white lace-like ornamentation. a person appearance cues are present: the devotee has long swept-back hair and orange clothing, so the candidate is an in_person figure standing in prayer.2010-10-10 +1 copies