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A photograph of an outdoor shrine dominated by a large white and red deity murti with multiple goddess figures adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, a pink Ganesha figure at the front, and a green seated figure. A priest with a shaved head, wearing an orange-red shawl, raises a brass aarti lamp with a flame toward the deities. To the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands with hands near his waist. Lions and a serpent-like sculpture decorate a side platform, and trees surround the open-air setting.

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A puja at a decorated goddess shrine with a large white-and-silver backdrop. A central goddess murti in white sari with red-and-yellow garlands holds a trident-like weapon, flanked by smaller murtis of goddesses with garlands. A green-skinned figure sits in front with a sword. A bare-chested priest in orange-and-saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala raises a ceremonial lamp toward the deities, while a second man in white dhoti with gold border waves a feathered fan. Painted lions and ornamented sculptures stand at the left, under trees.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 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.2014-10-03October 02 20142014-10-02Outdoor puja before a large white-and-ornate deity murti of Durga, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a red cloth draped on the altar; a lion mount and other murtis flank the central figure. A priest in a brown dhoti and shawl raises a hand holding a small lamp or incense vessel toward the murti under a corrugated roof. Beside him stands a younger boy in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, watching the ritual. Red-and-white painted pillars and green foliage frame the scene.2014-10-02A photograph of a Durga murti on a red-draped altar, decorated with white lace-like backdrop, marigold garlands and a lion vehicle. Ganesha and other deities flank the central goddess figure. A priest in a rust-red robe with a gold-edged shawl stands at left, raising a white fan-shaped whisk over the altar during worship. A yellow-clad attendant stands behind him. Trees and hanging green leaves frame the outdoor shrine.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 04 20142014-10-04