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A 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.

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October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02Outdoor 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.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 copiesOutdoor ritual under a corrugated metal canopy in front of a large elaborately decorated deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, adorned with white ornaments, marigold garlands and a red cloth. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands with one arm raised and pointing upward, facing the deity. A second person in white, wearing a white shawl and rudraksha-style beads, kneels beside a wooden homa/yagna fire pit with flames and offerings. Brass lamps, oil lamps, bowls, fruit and flowers sit on a striped cloth table. A framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure sits on an orange armchair at left, with a garlanded orange-draped setting and a banner strung above. Background shows palm trees and red walls.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.2014-10-02A 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 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.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02A 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.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02A standing priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl raises a lit oil lamp toward a large white deity murti decorated with marigold garlands. The murti shows multiple figures under a canopy, one with a garlanded crown. A second person in white sits behind a wooden fire pit, and offerings of fruit, brass bowls and flowers are spread on a patterned cloth. A framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure sits on an orange sofa at left, and a tin-roofed open pavilion surrounds the scene with hanging decorations. The setting suggests a puja with aarti, with the lamp swung before the murti.2014-10-02