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A large white-and-gold clay murti of the goddess Durga stands on a red-draped platform under a corrugated roof at dusk. She rides a snarling lion and is surrounded by smaller figures including Ganesha with an orange dhoti, and a red-and-pink clad figure at right. A man in a rust-red dhoti with an orange sash and a white-and-orange flower garland stands at left, holding flowers and facing the deity, apparently offering pada-puja. Blue sky and a few hanging decorations are visible behind.

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September 30 20142014-09-30A photograph of a devotee in a red dhoti and white flower garland performing aarti with a lit oil lamp before a large white and gold clay idol of Goddess Durga riding a roaring lion, with multiple arms holding weapons, flanked by smaller figures and a pink-and-orange Ganesha idol at the front. A red cloth covers the base of the murti, and a small bell and offerings sit on the platform under an open shed at dusk. The priest's face is turned away, and no identity is confirmed from appearance.2014-09-30A photograph of a priest in a maroon dhoti and gold-bordered shawl performing puja before a large decorated deity murti of the goddess Durga, seen from behind as he waves a white fan or chamara. The goddess stands with multiple arms in a white and ornate arch, adorned with red and yellow marigold garlands. Beside her are Ganesha with a pink face and a lion mount, a green figure, and other small deity figures. A red cloth covers the altar base, with a floral-patterned cloth below and a garlanded lion. Trees and white ritual decorations surround the outdoor shrine.2014-10-02A photograph of an outdoor temple worship scene at dusk under a corrugated roof. A priest with bare upper torso, a red-brown cloth wrapped at the waist, and a white jasmine garland over his shoulder holds a lit oil lamp or torch aloft toward a large white-clad deity murti of goddess Durga, who holds weapons in multiple hands and is accompanied by a roaring painted lion. Beside her stand smaller white murtis, a figure in orange and gold drapery with an elephant head, a green-skinned figure, and a figure in pink and gold clothing, all arranged on a blue base with a red cloth draped in front. Marigold petals lie scattered on the platform. The scene reads as an aarti before the murti. One physical person is visible.2014-09-30A man stands at left beside a large white-and-red clay deity murti of Durga, shown with multiple arms holding weapons and seated on a lion, flanked by smaller figures of deities including Ganesha in pink and gold. The man is bare-chested with a rust-red dhoti and orange sash, wears a long multi-strand gold necklace and a white floral garland with orange and blue accents, and has white tilak on his forehead with hair tied back. The deity sits on a red cloth-draped platform with steps, under a corrugated roof at night, with a golden kalasha-style vessel nearby.2014-09-30October 03 20142014-10-03October 01 20112011-10-01October 04 20142014-10-04October 02 20142014-10-02A photograph of a priest in saffron-orange robes standing at left, holding a silver plate with a red offering, during a puja before a decorated image of goddess Durga. The goddess murti has a white ornate arch behind it, multiple arms holding weapons, and marigold garlands. Beside her are smaller murtis including Ganesha, a lion, and other figures, with brass oil lamps burning in the foreground and a metal bowl on the floor. Visible shrine setting with tropical plants at the side.2011-10-01Outdoor 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 01 20112011-10-01