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A photograph of an outdoor Navaratri shrine with a large white-clad goddess murti at the centre, flanked by smaller white-robed goddess figures, a lion beneath her, and a Ganesha figure in front. Garlands of orange marigolds and red flowers adorn the deities, and small oil lamps glow on the shrine's arch. A priest in a rust-red dhoti with a saffron-and-gold shawl stands at left, extending his hand toward the offerings. Decorative mounds of figures, a red cloth on the platform, and trees and a pale sky appear behind.

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A photograph of a large Durga murti in a decorated shrine, the goddess shown white-clad with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by smaller deity figures, a lion mount and a Ganesha figure, all garlanded in marigold and orange flowers. A devotee in a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, stands at left extending his arm toward a small offering stand, scattering petals or flowers above. The shrine has white lace-like decoration, lit oil lamps and a pink cloth at its base, with trees behind.2014-10-02A photograph of a large white deity murti of Goddess Durga with a crown and red-and-gold garlands, flanked by two smaller white-clad goddess figures with flower garlands. A lion sits below her, and a green-skinned figure and a figure in gold with a garland stand at the base. A man in a saffron-red dhoti and shawl, seen from behind with his back to the camera, raises a pink lotus flower in one hand toward the murti, apparently performing a puja. A Ganesha figure with a white trunk and orange garland stands at lower left. Green trees and a tin roof frame the outdoor shrine.2014-10-02A priest in a saffron-red dhoti and shawl stands at left, extending his arm toward a large deity murti of the goddess Durga with multiple arms, white and silver lacework halo, and a trident and weapons raised. She is flanked by two smaller female figures, a lion mount crouches in front, Ganesha sits at lower left, and marigold and yellow-and-purple garlands drape the figures. Oil lamps and a red cloth cover the altar base under trees and a canopy outdoors.2014-10-03A priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at left, arm extended toward a large white-clad deity murti of Durga on a lion, with multiple arms holding weapons including a trident, surrounded by smaller figures of Lakshmi, Saraswati and Ganesha. The murtis are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a red cloth covers the altar base. Trees and a shade structure appear in the background.2014-10-03A photograph of a priest in a maroon dhoti and gold-bordered shawl performing puja before a large decorated deity murti of the goddess Durga, seen from behind as he waves a white fan or chamara. The goddess stands with multiple arms in a white and ornate arch, adorned with red and yellow marigold garlands. Beside her are Ganesha with a pink face and a lion mount, a green figure, and other small deity figures. A red cloth covers the altar base, with a floral-patterned cloth below and a garlanded lion. Trees and white ritual decorations surround the outdoor shrine.2014-10-02A photograph of a large Durga murti decorated with white lace-like ornaments, yellow and red marigold garlands and a gold-accented crown, flanked by smaller figures including Ganesha with an elephant head and a green-skinned figure over a lion. A single man with a shaved head, wearing a maroon and orange-bordered dhoti and shawl, stands with his back to the camera, reaching toward the central deity with his hand near a small white object. Trees and a yellow-clothed figure appear at the left edge.2014-10-02October 03 20142014-10-03October 02 20142014-10-02October 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 03 20142014-10-03