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A photograph of a Navaratri worship scene under a corrugated metal roof. Large colourful murti of a goddess with multiple arms, holding weapons, stands beside a lion mount and a painted Ganesha figure on the left, with a seated goddess murti on a golden throne-like backdrop to the right. In the foreground, several young girls in colourful dresses sit on silver chairs holding brass plates and wearing white flower garlands. A man in a red-brown dhoti stands at center with his back to the camera, and a seated man with a garland and bare upper body sits on a silver throne at right. Brass lamps, marigold petals, flower offerings and a sunken square pit with a yellow-painted base lie on a colourful striped cloth.

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September 21 20172017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a Navaratri puja at an indoor temple pavilion with a striped tent-like roof. Large colourful clay murtis of goddesses stand in the background, one multi-armed goddess holding a trident-like weapon beside a lion mount, flanked by gold-and-green decorated halos. Girls in pastel and green lehenga-style dresses sit on silver-framed seats wearing garlands. In the foreground a priest in a red-brown dhoti stands at a yellow-stained homa or yagna pit with lit oil lamps and flower-filled brass offerings. On the right, a seated man in a red-and-gold dhoti wearing a yellow marigold garland sits on a cushioned silver throne under a silver canopy, with a devotee in orange nearby. Several people are visible, and the scene is an active puja.2017-09-21 +1 copiesA Navaratri puja setup in a covered hall with striped multicolored cloth on the floor. Several large gold-and-pink decorated murtis stand behind, including a Ganesha figure with pink trunk, a goddess holding a trident beside a lion, and other goddess figures with haloes. Girls in red, green and orange traditional dress, with flower garlands, sit on silver seats in front. A man in a rust-red wrap with a yellow flower garland sits on an ornate silver throne at right, beside a silver umbrella canopy. A square yellow-and-gold homa or puja fire pit with kalasha-like offerings sits at center, with brass plates of marigolds and petals in front.2017-09-21 +1 copiesPhotograph of a Navaratri puja in a temple hall with a large group of colourful deity murti behind the ceremony. Several deity figures with multiple arms, one holding a trident and one with a lion mount, and a Ganesha figure with a pink trunk and gold ornaments stand in gilded arches. At the right, a seated man in a red-brown dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate silver-and-gold throne with a silver canopy, his hands folded in prayer, and a gold-and-yellow garland around his neck. In front, about a dozen young girls in saris and jewellery sit in rows with brass plates of offerings. A young man in a dark red cloth bends forward in the foreground near a brass-edged fire pit and brass lamps on a multicoloured mat scattered with flower petals.2017-09-21A festive temple scene with large painted and ornamented deity murtis of goddesses with multiple arms, weapons and a lion mount, plus a ganesha figure on the left. Several young girls in colourful dresses with flower garlands sit on silver chairs and hold brass plates. In the foreground, a man in a red-brown dhoti bends forward near a brass oil lamp and offerings on a multicoloured cloth. On the right, a seated figure in red clothing holds a garland beside a silver ornate throne with a parasol-like canopy; the figure's appearance is not clear enough to identify. Brass lamps, marigold flowers and a raised square puja pit with offerings surround the area under a corrugated metal roof.2017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesA Navaratri puja scene in a covered hall with large decorated deity murtis: a multi-armed goddess holding weapons and a lion mount, a blue-skinned deity with a club beside a second figure, and a female figure with a veena. On the right, a man in orange-red robes sits on a silver-covered throne with a tiered silver canopy, hands folded and a garland around his neck. In front, several girls in colourful dresses sit holding brass plates, and a priest in red-brown robes stands near a brass oil lamp and a square fire pit. Marigold and white flower garlands and bright floor cloths surround the scene.2017-09-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a Navaratri puja at an ashram hall under a corrugated metal roof. Large decorated murtis of a multi-armed goddess with a sword and trident, a lion mount, and an elephant-headed deity stand behind a bright gold and silver shrine. Several girls in colourful dresses sit on silver chairs holding brass trays of offerings and flowers. A standing man in a rust-red dhoti and sash, with a yellow garland, stands at the right near a silver-canopied seat. A brass lamp and a fire pit with flowers and kalasha-style vessels sit in the foreground, alongside trays of marigold petals. Another woman in a green sari and a seated priest-like figure are also visible near the altar. The murtis are described as deity murti; the standing man is a devotee or priest, and his appearance does not clearly establish an identity.2017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21A temple shrine hall during a Navaratri puja, dominated by large colourful clay deity murtis of goddesses with elaborate gold, green and pink ornamented halos and garments. A central deity holds weapons in multiple hands. Before them stands a fire pit with oil lamps and garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange cloth and a rudraksha-style setting on the right sits on an ornate silver throne with a red-and-orange cushion, wearing a white flower garland. Two orange-robed and red-cloth clad priests stand near the fire pit, one pouring from a vessel. Several young girls in colourful dresses with flower garlands sit on decorated seats. A large metal kalasha and marigold offerings lie on the floor.2017-09-21