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A temple hall with large ornate deity murtis of Durga, a goddess with multiple arms holding weapons and seated on a lion, flanked by other decorated goddess and Ganesha figures in gold and yellow finery. Girls in saris and garlands sit on silver seats holding offering plates. A man in orange-red cloth, bare-chested and wearing a yellow garland, sits on a silver throne at the right, while another priest in a dhoti stands at a lamp. Flowers and marigold garlands decorate the floor and altar, and a digital clock reads 08:20.

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September 21 20172017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesA temple ritual scene at a Navaratri puja. Large colourful deity murtis of goddess forms with multiple arms, lion mount and weapons stand behind, adorned with gold and green embellishment. A seated man in orange-red robes and a white-and-yellow garland, with a bare arm raised, sits on an ornate silver throne with a tiger-striped cushion and a silver umbrella canopy. Several young girls in colourful dresses, garlanded with white flower necklaces, sit on silver chairs. Brass oil lamps, a square homa fire pit with flower offerings, flower heaps and colourful striped cloth on the floor complete the scene.2017-09-21A Navaratri puja at a temple hall decorated with large ornate deity murtis, including a multi-armed goddess with a trident and a pink Ganesha figure to the left, all framed by golden halos and silver thrones. A priest in a rust-red dhoti stands at a square fire pit or homa kund in the centre, with brass lamps and flower-filled plates on a striped cloth. Several girls in colourful dresses sit with flower garlands along the front. On the right, a seated man in a yellow garland and red cloth sits on a throne with a tiger-skin cushion and silver canopy, presented as a person by appearance.2017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copies