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A photograph of a Navaratri puja at a covered temple pandal, with large ornate goddess murtis framed by gold-embroidered arches and peacock-feather motifs. The central goddess holds a trident and weapons and rides beside a lion; a Ganesha murti stands at far left and a veena-holding goddess at right. In front, several women in saris sit on chairs with garlands, and a young boy in orange cloth sits cross-legged near a fire pit with offerings. On the right, a man in a striped wrap and yellow-green garland holds a brass plate. Mats in red and green cover the floor, and a homa pit sits centre front.

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