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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large multi-armed goddess murti in white lace-trimmed embellishments and red-black hair, holding weapons, astride a golden-maned lion, with a demon figure beneath her. In front, a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with gold chain holds a tray of offerings, while a young person in saffron-orange kurta with folded hands stands in prayer. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beside flowers, and a pink Ganesha murti appears at left.

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October 10 20102010-10-10A 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 Durga-style deity murti in a decorated shrine with a blue backdrop and white lace-like ornamentation. The goddess has many arms holding weapons and a lion stands beside her. A figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a long orange-and-gold beaded necklace stands at left with long dark hair, in front of a pink Ganesha murti and a multicoloured umbrella. Brass oil lamps, a brass vessel of offerings, flower garlands and marigold petals fill the foreground. A small statue in gold clothing stands to the right of the lion, and another goddess murti in blue and white is at far right. The shrine has a pink wall behind it.2010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a festival puja at an outdoor shrine with a large white-and-blue deity murti of Durga, multi-armed and wearing a white crown and lace-decorated backdrop, astride a lion beside a demon figure in gold. To the left, a man with shaved head in white dhoti stands near a brass lamp, and a figure in saffron-orange top and orange cloth with long dark hair raises one hand toward the murti. Brass oil lamps, a pink-trunked Ganesha figure and a female murti with a garland stand nearby, with a colourful canopy above.2010-10-10A 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 large white-decorated deity murti of Durga-like form with multiple arms holding weapons, a lion mount at its base, and a flower garland on its chest, set in a festive shrine with ornate orange and gold canopies. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair wearing an orange sleeveless garment sits on a red cushioned seat, facing the deity, beside a second person in orange robes. A brass oil lamp stands on a stand in front. The setting appears to be an evening puja decorated with white lace-like ornamentation.2010-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesA person in an orange sleeveless top and orange sannyasi-style garment stands at the left, reaching up to touch or adjust a large white-and-black-haired Durga murti. The goddess has multiple arms holding weapons including a sword, a trident-like staff and a bow, and sits or stands above a snarling lion sculpture. Flanking figures include a pink-saried deity figure, an elephant-headed Ganesha figure and a bearded figure in gold garments. A decorated umbrella with colourful panels and a white lace-like arch frame the scene.2010-10-10A photograph of a large multi-armed goddess murti, shown in white lace-like ornamentation with black hair, standing on a lion, with a demon figure at her feet and a snake. A single person in a saffron-orange robe, with long dark hair, stands at left holding a flame or lamp toward the idol during an aarti. Brass oil lamps and offering plates sit on the ground, and a blue backdrop and a sign reading Shiveshwar Mandir appear in the background. The person's face is not visible, so no a person identification is made.2010-10-10