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Outdoor temple-style pavilion with a corrugated metal roof during a puja before large clay deity murtis. A priest in a rust-orange dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl stands at left, one hand raised to a hanging strand of marigold and leaf garland. Behind him, an assistant in white dhoti and a rudraksha mala sits near a table with brass vessels and a framed picture. At right, a large multi-armed goddess murti with a crown and yellow marigold garlands stands beside an elephant-headed deity murti draped in red and orange garlands. A standing devotee in white dhoti and a small figure in red and gold kneel near the altar, which is covered with a red cloth and offerings. A cream cloth swag hangs over a golden arch in the middle.

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October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02A photograph of a covered outdoor puja area under a corrugated metal roof. On the right stands a large clay murti of goddess Durga with multiple arms and a white crown, flanked by a small Ganesha figure in red and gold and another figure in red and white, all garlanded with orange marigold strings. On the left a priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl raises a lit arati lamp with a long curved handle toward the murti. Behind a seated figure in white with a red turban and rudraksha mala sits at a low table holding a wooden box, with brass plates, oil lamps and offerings in front, and a red and blue cloth draped over the table. Other figures in white and orange move in the background among palm trees and red buildings.2014-10-02Outdoors under a corrugated metal roof, a standing man in a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl extends his hands toward a large clay deity murti decorated with marigold garlands, a red-draped platform and a flat altar tray with flowers and oil lamps. A seated figure in orange and a red shawl with a rudraksha mala sits in an armchair nearby, while a young man in white dhoti and a mala stands at left. Women in red-brown saris and devotees in orange are visible behind, with a small framed photo on a table. The scene looks like a puja before the murti.2014-10-02Outdoor Navaratri puja beside large clay deity murti of Durga with multiple arms, crowned and garlanded with marigolds, flanked by smaller figures including Ganesha with red-and-gold attire. A priest in rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold trim waves a saffron cloth over the murtis. Behind him a second man in white dhoti, red turban and rudraksha mala sits near brass puja items and offerings under a corrugated metal canopy. Red cloth drapes the altar.2014-10-02 +1 copiesA priest in orange-red robes and a golden shawl stands at left, raising an orange vessel high to pour liquid over a large deity murti of Devi on a tiered red-draped platform. The goddess figure wears a white sari edged with gold, has a crown and garlands of marigolds, and sits beside smaller figures and a lion mount. A small fire pit with lamps and kalasha-style pots sits in front on a patterned carpet, under a corrugated roof with festoon decorations. A white statue with a red turban and beaded necklace stands behind the table. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja during Navaratri.2014-10-02A photograph of a covered outdoor ritual space at an ashram. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-bordered cloth holds up a large metal tray. Beside him a woman in a maroon sari stands near a seated figure in an orange chair wearing an orange shawl and a beaded garland. To the right, a large deity murti with a golden crown, weapons, and yellow marigold garlands is decorated with red fabric and ornate white backdrop. Red carpet and flower offerings lie before it, and devotees in orange robes sit on the left. Garlands drape the murti, and a black speaker hangs under the roof.2014-10-02A covered outdoor shrine during Navaratri-season worship, with a large clay murti of Goddess Durga with multiple arms, crowned and draped in garlands of orange marigolds, beside a small Ganesha figure with an elephant head. A standing priest in an orange-brown robe with a yellow border raises a flame-lit lamp toward the deity. Before the altar, a seated attendant in a white garment and pink turban tends to brass lamps and offerings on a low table. Several monks in orange robes sit on a mat at left, and a white-clad person stands in the background among red-walled buildings and palm trees. A red cloth covers the altar base and a small oil lamp burns at the front.2014-10-02Outdoors under a corrugated metal roof, a shaved-headed priest in rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders raises a small copper vessel high above his head toward a large deity murti. The murti shows multi-armed goddess figures in white sarees with marigold garlands, a lion, and a small elephant-headed figure at the base. Beside a wooden homa or havan box with a fire, a second attendant in a white garment, red turban and rudraksha mala kneels and tends the offerings. Brass oil lamps with flames, brass pots and a red cloth cover the platform, and a patterned rug sits in front. Palm trees and a red wall stand behind.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02A photograph of an outdoor puja beneath a corrugated metal roof, with a large decorated clay murti of a goddess with multiple arms and several seated figures, garlanded with marigold strands and draped in red and white cloth. In the foreground a man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, raises a red flower with his right arm before the deity. Behind him a second person in white with a red headcloth tends a wooden fire pit or offering tray; brass vessels, bananas, fruit, oil lamps and marigold petals sit on a patterned carpet. Festive paper garlands hang overhead and a parked truck is visible at left.2014-10-02