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Night photograph of a temple mandapa set up for Navaratri worship. A fire burns in a sacred pit in front of large deity murtis, including a multi-armed goddess figure with a red-and-gold backdrop and garlands of white flowers framing the images. Several people in orange and white garments stand and kneel near the fire, apparently performing a homa or puja. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, a fan and brass lamps nearby. Strings of marigold garlands and red paper lanterns hang from the roof.

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