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A 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.

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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.2014-09-30September 30 20142014-09-30October 01 20112011-10-01A photograph of a puja at a shrine before an elaborate Durga murti with multiple arms, wearing a silver crown and yellow marigold garlands. A man with a shaved head in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala, stands at left holding a silver bowl of red flowers over a brass lamp. Beside the goddess are smaller murtis, including a Ganesha with a red body and a lion, under a white ornate arch. A brass lamp burns on a low table, with bananas and a fire pit in the foreground. The shrine is lit warmly against a red wall.2011-10-01A 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 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.2011-10-01A photograph of a temple worship scene under a corrugated metal roof. A large white-clad Durga murti with a lion mount stands at centre, flanked by smaller figures and a Ganesha figure, all decorated with marigold garlands. A priest in reddish-brown and saffron robes holds a lit oil lamp aarti toward the deities while holding a bell, wearing a multi-coloured garland. In front, a second devotee in a bare-chested saffron-brown dhoti stands with palms joined in namaskar. A red cloth covers the altar and a metal vessel sits on the floor. Tropical foliage and palm trees appear beyond the open pavilion.2014-10-04A night-time puja in an open pavilion with a corrugated roof. On the right, large white clay deity murtis of a multi-armed goddess and companion figures stand on a red-draped platform, adorned with white garlands, a lion mount and a weapon held aloft. In the centre, several priests in white dhotis and orange-red shawls attend a fire pit, one holding a red cloth over the flames. A man in the foreground wearing a rudraksha mala sits before a tray of dried red chillies and oil lamps on a striped cloth. No figure clearly matches the a person description, so the candidates are priests only.2014-10-02A photograph of an indoor night-time shrine with a large Durga murti in front of a white lace-style backdrop, showing a ten-armed goddess astride a lion beside a figure of Ganesha and smaller deity figures. A standing man with long dark hair wears a maroon dhoti and shawl with gold trim, a rudraksha-style garland of beads, and stands barefoot before a white ritual platform holding offerings and brass vessels. To the right an empty red and gold throne chair with orange cushions sits on a white cloth. A seated priest in white and a man in orange robes sit in the background beside a printed poster. Oil lamps, fruit and a kalasha sit on the platform. Identity of the standing man is not established by appearance alone, so he is described by role only.2010-10-11A 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 01 20112011-10-01Photograph of a pandal-style shrine with a large white-and-blue deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with long black hair, red garland and red-and-gold skirt, holding weapons aloft, a lion mount in the lower left, and a demon figure at her feet. On the right, a long-haired man in an orange garment sits on a red cushioned seat beside a devotee in orange robes whose head is partly visible. Brass lamps and a decorated canopy frame the scene. a person appearance is probable: the seated man has long swept-back dark hair and orange clothing and is in the presiding seat.2010-10-15 +1 copies