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A festive night puja scene with a large decorated deity murti of a standing, multi-armed goddess-like figure in gold and yellow ornamented dress holding a sword-like implement, flanked by a golden figure with a yellow dhoti. On the right, a man in a maroon-brown robe with a white and yellow flower garland sits on an ornate silver throne with tiger-striped cushions, hands folded. Three women sit in front on silver chairs: one in a red sari with flower garland, one in a cream-white sari with a garland and rudraksha-style beads holding a pink flower, and one in a purple sari with a garland holding a brass plate. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands at left foreground, with marigold garlands and offerings nearby. A man in a maroon dhoti stands at far left. Silver-embellished throne and red draped backdrop complete the setting.

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September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21A photograph inside a decorated temple hall during a Navaratri worship setting. On the right, a man with short dark hair and a smiling expression sits on an ornate silver and mirror-work throne with tiger-striped cushions, wearing a reddish-brown robe, a yellow and white flower garland and bangles. Three young girls sit on silver chairs at left; the girl in the center wears an orange and gold dress, the one beside her a teal and cream outfit, and the girl at left holds a brass oil lamp. Behind them stand large painted deity murti figures, one in gold and yellow with a veena and another with a crown holding a staff, adorned with jewellery. A white canopy and red drapery hang above, with flower garlands and marigolds scattered at the base.2017-09-21 +1 copiesPhotograph of a festive temple celebration with a seated man on an ornate silver and tiger-striped throne on the right, wearing a rust-red robe, a gold necklace and a long yellow and red marigold garland, smiling. Three young girls sit in front of a brass oil lamp, wearing garlands and colourful silk dresses in red, teal and orange. Behind them stand large painted deity murtis in gold and green embroidered garments, one holding a veena. The background shows a draped tent canopy in red and white.2017-09-21 +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 copiesNight puja at a temple hall decorated for Navaratri, with large gilded deity murtis in yellow and ornate garments behind. On the right, a man with long hair and a rudraksha mala-style garland of yellow and pink flowers sits on a tiger-striped cushioned seat with palms joined in namaskar. A second man in a maroon dhoti stands before a brass oil lamp, a flame burning in front, and performs the ritual with raised hands. A seated child in a flower garland is nearby, and a dark gilded throne stands at the right. Only the visible figures are counted; the statues are not people. No a person identification is made from appearance.2017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copies