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A photograph of a nighttime puja before a large decorated Durga murti with a red-and-white backdrop, crowned and holding weapons, flanked by goddess figures and a lion mount. A bald priest in white dhoti and upper cloth kneels at the left, extending his arm toward the altar. Brass oil lamps burn on either side, and steel bowls, plates of fruit and flower garlands lie on the platform in front. Potted plants and palm fronds frame the shrine, and a dark murti with a garland stands at the right edge.

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October 05 20112011-10-05A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Goddess Durga in the centre, eight-armed, with red-painted face and ornate white silver-look crown and backdrop, garlanded in yellow marigolds, standing on a red background and striking a demon beneath a lion. Two smaller deity figures flank her, also garlanded in marigolds. In the foreground at left, a seated priest in orange-saffron robes performs a ritual, pouring from a vessel into a bowl over a stone basin, with oil lamps on brass stands nearby and potted plants lining the steps. No identifiable a person appearance is visible; the only person is the priest.2011-10-01A photograph of a ritual worship scene before a large Goddess image with a tall white and red decorative arch, a tiger, and garlanded figures. At the centre, a deity murti in red and black with multiple arms holds weapons and stands on a lion, flanked by two smaller goddess figures wrapped in yellow marigold garlands and white ornaments. Lit brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and potted plants line the platform. At the lower left, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold necklace, sits cross-legged reading from a book beside silver bowls, fruit, rice, red flower offerings and a plate of red powder. Dried leaves and sticks lie on the floor in front.2011-09-09October 05 20112011-10-05A seated priest in saffron-orange robes and gold necklaces performs a puja before a large Durga murti with multiple arms, a crown and a white decorative halo, flanked by two smaller goddess figures wearing yellow garlands. A lion stands at the base, and oil lamps and brass vessels sit on a platform lit by a fire. A tall orange cloth hangs at left and red-and-orange lights decorate the backdrop.2011-10-03A photograph of a Navaratri-style puja before a large white-framed deity murti of Durga, a goddess with a crown and multiple arms, seated on a lion and flanked by smaller murtis of Lakshmi and Saraswati. Garlands of yellow and orange flowers adorn the figures. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a gold chain, sits at the left reading from a book beside a microphone. Brass lamps burn on either side, and offerings of fruit, rice, red flowers and leaves lie on the floor in front.2011-09-09October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 01 20112011-10-01A photograph of a Durga murti with a multi-armed, white-and-silver figure framed by a large ornamental arch painted with red and blue scenes. The goddess has red eyes, a crown and a golden tilak, wears garlands of yellow marigolds, and holds weapons in several hands. In front, a woman in an orange sari and blouse holds a brass plate and ritual implement, apparently performing aarti or puja. Beside the deity sit a lion and a green demon figure, both garlanded. Two other women in orange and yellow sit at the right edge. A banner at top is partly visible. The scene is a temple or shrine setting with warm lighting.2011-10-03A photograph of a large Durga murti on a decorated stage, a multi-armed goddess in red and white with a lion mount, flanked by smaller figures and garlands of yellow marigolds. A seated priest in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head sits in front of a microphone at the lower left, facing the deity. Behind the murti are a white-and-gold framed backdrop, strings of orange lights, and a dark Shiva-like figure with a garland at the right. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and an orange cloth drapes over a tall stand at the left.2011-10-03October 02 20142014-10-02