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A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, holds a lit flame aloft toward a large white-and-silver clay murti of the goddess Durga, adorned with yellow marigold garlands and a dramatic crown. Durga's many arms hold weapons, and she stands above a golden-maned lion and a green demon figure. A smaller white-clad goddess figure stands to the left, and red fairy lights glow in the background. A small brass lamp sits at the lower left, with pink flowers scattered on the blue platform below. The scene suggests a puja or aarti at a Durga idol.

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October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03Night 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 01 20112011-10-01A person in an orange saffron sari stands with their back to the camera, facing a large Durga murti with multiple arms, a white ornate crown and mirror-work decoration, yellow marigold garlands, and a red backdrop. The goddess holds weapons and a plate; a lion with an open mouth sits at the base, beside a green-skinned demon figure and flower offerings. The scene suggests a puja or darshan before the deity murti. A decorated backdrop with painted figures and a banner is visible at the top.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 01 20112011-10-01October 03 20112011-10-03A 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.2011-10-01October 10 20102010-10-10A photograph of a Durga murti with a multi-armed, white-and-silver figure framed by a large ornamental arch painted with red and blue scenes. The goddess has red eyes, a crown and a golden tilak, wears garlands of yellow marigolds, and holds weapons in several hands. In front, a woman in an orange sari and blouse holds a brass plate and ritual implement, apparently performing aarti or puja. Beside the deity sit a lion and a green demon figure, both garlanded. Two other women in orange and yellow sit at the right edge. A banner at top is partly visible. The scene is a temple or shrine setting with warm lighting.2011-10-03A woman in an orange sari with her back to the camera stands in front of a large white-and-red Durga murti with multiple arms, holding weapons and a tray, seated above a lion mount with a green demon figure beneath. Marigold garlands hang on the deity, and oil lamps and string lights glow in the background. A devotee-style worship scene at a Durga puja pandal.2011-10-03