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Night photograph of a covered outdoor puja hall during Navaratri, lit by bright overhead lamps. A seated figure in a red-brown dhoti and orange-yellow garland sits on an ornate silver throne with a silver canopy, flanked by marigold garlands and a brass lamp. In front, a woman in a magenta blouse and cream sari sits on a silver chair, holding a stick-like ritual implement. On the left, a large pink and gold deity figure and a golden-robed murti stand beside a red-framed shrine. On the right, three sadhus in orange robes and orange turbans sit on a striped mat before flower trays and brass vessels, one with long braided hair. Two women in orange-gold clothing with white flower garlands stand near the left shrine.

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September 21 20172017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21A photograph of a Navaratri puja at an open-sided temple hall with a corrugated roof. On the right, a man in red-brown dhoti and a yellow-garlanded neck sits with folded hands on an ornate silver throne with a silver canopy, a person candidate by the page's account; his appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm. In the centre, a large yellow-clad deity murti with a crown and long dark hair stands beside a second female murti in yellow and white. Several women in red, green, purple and white saris, garlanded with white and orange flowers, sit in rows on the left near a blue-skinned deity figure and a lion figure. Flower garlands and marigolds decorate the floor and a small offering tray lies in the foreground.2017-09-21Photograph inside an open-sided temple hall with a corrugated metal roof during Navaratri puja. Several deity murtis are arranged: a large multi-armed goddess figure on the left, a golden-yellow standing goddess with a crown and long dark hair beside a figure in white and blue, and a seated figure on a silver throne (peetha) with a white flower garland. A blue-skinned deity figure stands at left. A man in a saffron-orange turban and a man in brown-red ritual cloth sit in the foreground, one bending over offerings. Brass oil lamps, flower garlands, marigolds and a metal offering vessel fill the floor, with incense smoke in the air. The seated figure on the throne is a statue, not a physical person, and is shown with hands folded.2017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesA night-time Navaratri puja at an open-sided shrine with a corrugated metal roof. Large colourful deity murtis of goddesses, including a multi-armed Durga-like form holding weapons, stand beside a pink and yellow Ganesha figure and a lion mount. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in rust-brown dhoti sits on a mat before brass lamps and a flower-filled plate. Around him, orange-clad sannyasi attendants with long hair sit at the front, and women in saffron, pink and green saris sit in white chairs and on the floor, many wearing white and red garlands. At the far right, a seated man in rust-brown clothing and a flower garland, with hands folded in devotion, sits before an ornate silver palanquin-style throne with a canopy. Multicoloured cloth covers the ground.2017-09-21Night photograph of a festive Navaratri setting with a decorated seated figure at right. A man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, wearing a long yellow marigold garland and a gold pendant, sits on an ornate silver throne with tiger-striped cushions and bare feet on a silver footstool, gesturing with his right hand. Beside him sit three women in saris and garlands: one in red, one in cream and gold with a rudraksha-style necklace, one in purple. Behind them stands a large deity murti with a crown and gold-embroidered blue-and-pink garments holding a staff, and a decorated figure in yellow at left. A brass oil lamp stands at the lower left.2017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesA night-time Navaratri puja at an open-sided temple pavilion. A large pink Ganesha murti with gold drapery stands at left, beside a golden deity figure in an arched frame. A shirtless priest in a rust-orange dhoti holds a small brass bell and lamp near an ornate silver-and-white altar. Several women in gold and pink saris, wearing garlands of white flowers, sit in silver chairs and hold flower offerings. At far right a person in an orange turban and garland is seated. Strong white lights and palms are visible overhead.2017-09-21