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Night-time outdoor puja before a large clay murti of Goddess Durga with multiple raised arms, weapons and a lion mount, decorated with white lace-like backdrop and a white umbrella. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair wears a deep red wrap with gold-bordered edge, standing before brass oil lamps and offerings of flowers, marigold garlands and kalasha-like vessels. To the right an ornate red and gold throne stands empty; beside it a man in orange robes and an older man in white dhoti and shawl stand near the edge. Hanging bamboo decorations and a bright floodlight complete the setting.

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