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A photograph of a Durga puja setting at an outdoor temple space under a white canvas awning. A large golden-framed deity murti of Devi Durga, adorned with white and multicoloured flower garlands, stands beside a Ganesha murti with a pink-and-gold garment. A man with long black hair, a red-brown dhoti and a red-and-white garland stands in front with hands folded in reverence, while a figure in orange clothes with a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge. Brass oil lamps and flower offerings sit on the altar, and a metal staircase runs along the right side.

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September 27 20172017-09-27Photograph of a temple shrine during Navaratri-style worship. A large multi-armed Durga-type deity murti stands centre, flanked by gold-decorated images of Ganesha in pink and gold on the left and a Saraswati-type figure holding a veena on the right. A stepped railing leads to the central image. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair wears an orange-brown robe and a fresh flower garland. Oil lamps, marigold garlands and flower offerings sit before the shrine.2017-09-30A photograph of a temple shrine with large painted clay murtis of deities adorned with gold-embroidered arches and yellow garlands. Central figure is Durga-like with multiple arms holding weapons. Flanking deities include Ganesha on the left with a pink face and a figure with a veena-like instrument on the right. Offerings of flower petals, marigold garlands, brass lamps and a steel staircase surround the murtis. On the left, a man in a rust-orange robe with long dreadlocked hair and a flower garland stands with folded hands in front of the deities, offering prayer. A white tent canopy overhead frames the scene.2017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30A photograph of a temple shrine during Vijaya Dashami with large colourful clay murtis of Ganesha and Durga-style Devi, adorned with golden crowns, sequined halos and yellow and orange marigold garlands. A man in a rust-orange robe with long hair and a beard and a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace stand near the shrine, a yellow-orange cloth canopy above. Flower offerings and brass lamps rest on the platform in front of the murtis, with a metal staircase railing at right. Two physical people are visible.2017-09-30A photograph of a Navaratri golu-style shrine under a tin-roofed pavilion, with a standing devotee seen from behind. The devotee has long dreadlocked hair with a white and red flower garland, wears a maroon robe and bangles, and faces the central goddess murti, a white-clad Devi with a crown and raised arms. Flanking deity figures include Ganesha with a pink trunk and a decorated female figure in white and gold, all on lace-covered arches with golden bases. On the left, two women in orange saris stand with palms joined and one holds a brass tray. Floral garlands, a brass oil lamp, a white swan figure and hanging leaf strings decorate the scene.2016-10-08September 27 20172017-09-27A photograph of a ritual at a temple-style pandal with a white canvas ceiling. A man with long dark hair and a red-and-white flower garland, wearing a rust-brown dhoti and gold armband, holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a large ornate deity murti of Durga with a golden crown, yellow face, multiple arms and red sari with gold embroidery, decorated with flower garlands. Two shirtless young men with rudraksha malas stand behind him, one with palms pressed together. A framed portrait of a smiling man in red with a trident hangs at left. The man is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, ceremonial garland and ritual lamp; the visible text identifies the event context. Festival and ritual activity dedicated to Devi Durga.2017-09-27 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20172017-09-27 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20172017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copies