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A photograph of a temple worship scene under a corrugated metal roof. A large white-clad Durga murti with a lion mount stands at centre, flanked by smaller figures and a Ganesha figure, all decorated with marigold garlands. A priest in reddish-brown and saffron robes holds a lit oil lamp aarti toward the deities while holding a bell, wearing a multi-coloured garland. In front, a second devotee in a bare-chested saffron-brown dhoti stands with palms joined in namaskar. A red cloth covers the altar and a metal vessel sits on the floor. Tropical foliage and palm trees appear beyond the open pavilion.

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A photograph of a Durga murti decorated with white lace-like ornamentation and marigold garlands under a corrugated metal roof, with a lion mount and a green figure at its base. A shaved-headed priest in orange-brown cloth kneels at the lower left, and a standing man on the right, wearing a maroon dhoti and bare-chested, holds a garland and reaches toward the murti. Other devotees are partly visible at the edges. The setting is an open outdoor pandal.2014-10-04A photograph of a Durga deity murti under a metal-roofed open shelter, seated on a lion mount and surrounded by yellow marigold garlands. The goddess wears a white lace-patterned robe and holds weapons. Beside her, figures of attendant deities stand with green and gold details. On the right, a man with a bare upper body and a red-orange dhoti holds a lit oil lamp and a small bell toward the murti while wearing a white flower garland. On the left, a shaved-headed man in a red-orange cloth kneels with palms joined in namaskar, facing the murti. Above, a flame rises from the lamp, indicating an aarti or puja.2014-10-04A photograph of a Durga puja at a temple pavilion with a corrugated metal roof. A large Durga murti stands at centre in white lace-trimmed attire with raised arms holding weapons, flanked by smaller deity figures decked with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red-and-gold border stands with his back to the camera, performing an aarti with a flaming oil lamp before the deities. On the right, a standing devotee in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with a gold border holds his palms together in namaskar, wearing a marigold garland and a plain bare-chested upper body. A yellow cloth is visible at the far left edge.2014-10-04A photograph of a Durga murti under a corrugated metal roof, with a large white-clad goddess figure holding a trident, flanked by smaller white figures, a lion mount, and a Ganesha figure at the base, all garlanded with yellow and orange marigold strands. Two saffron-robed priests stand at the sides: the left one raises a silver lamp or vessel, and the right one with palms joined is wearing a red-orange dhoti and a marigold garland. A white-clad man stands at far left holding a plate, with a rudraksha-style mala. A red cloth covers the platform in front. No identifiable a person candidate is visible; the people shown are priests and attendants performing puja.2014-10-04A photograph of a Durga murti on an outdoor covered platform under a corrugated metal roof. The goddess has multiple arms and a white lace-like crown and garment, with yellow and white marigold garlands draped over the figure and around a lion mount. Beside her stand smaller figures including a Ganesha with a pink trunk and a green-skinned figure. Two men in saffron-and-maroon ritual wraps with gold borders are in the foreground: the man on the left sits with his back to the camera, and the man on the right stands with palms pressed together in prayer and a white-and-red garland around his neck. Flowers and foliage are visible at the edges. The scene suggests a puja at a Durga murti.2014-10-04October 11 20132013-10-11October 04 20142014-10-04October 04 20142014-10-04Outdoor puja before a large white-and-ornate deity murti of Durga, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a red cloth draped on the altar; a lion mount and other murtis flank the central figure. A priest in a brown dhoti and shawl raises a hand holding a small lamp or incense vessel toward the murti under a corrugated roof. Beside him stands a younger boy in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, watching the ritual. Red-and-white painted pillars and green foliage frame the scene.2014-10-02October 04 20142014-10-04October 04 20142014-10-04October 11 20132013-10-11