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A woman in an orange saffron sari and a rudraksha mala stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a large deity murti of the goddess Durga with multiple arms, a white ornate crown and halo, golden face, and a red garment. Garlands of yellow marigolds hang on the murti. Beside her a lion with an open mouth and a green demon figure with a trident-like weapon are part of the tableau, with string lights glowing red behind. Small brass lamps and flowers sit on the blue base.

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October 03 20112011-10-03A photograph of an aarti before a large Durga murti in a temple setting with red fairy lights behind. The goddess has many arms, a white ornate crown and white decorated backdrop, holding weapons, with yellow marigold garlands. A lion stands at her feet, and a green demon figure is pinned beneath. A standing person in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala holds a flaming lamp toward the deity. Offerings of flowers lie on the floor below.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03 +1 copiesOctober 01 20112011-10-01A photograph of a ritual before a large deity murti of a goddess with a golden face, red tilak, kumkum-marked brow and large white ornate crown and halo of white cut-out decorations. The goddess wears a yellow marigold garland and a white mirrored-embroidered garment, and holds multiple hands with red and gold accents. In the foreground a man with his hair tied back and an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulders raises one arm toward the murti while holding a bundle of green grass or kusha and a silver plate. Behind the murti a painted backdrop shows figures.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03 +1 copiesOctober 01 20112011-10-01A photograph of a Durga puja before a large clay murti of a multi-armed goddess seated on a lion, with a smaller Ganesha and attendant figures flanking her in white ornate frames and yellow marigold garlands. A bald man in saffron-orange robes stands at left, extending his arms over a smoking fire pit with a brass oil lamp beside him. Brass lamps with flames sit around the altar, with potted plants and red string lights behind.2011-10-02October 10 20102010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesNight photograph of a puja before a large decorated Durga murti with ten arms, a white filigree crown and halo, red and gold garments and a lion mount. A devotee in orange robes and a shawl, with a rudraksha mala and jasmine garland, holds a lit oil lamp toward the goddess during aarti. Smaller deity figures with yellow marigold garlands stand beside her, and red fairy lights decorate the backdrop. Brass lamps and scattered petals lie on the floor.2011-10-03October 04 20112011-10-04