Hindu priest prepares a purposely built shrine for Durga for Dasara pooja, India

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Dasara, also called "Navaratri", is among the most important festivals celebrated in India. On the tenth day idols of the goddess are submerged in water. In this image ( the second day of Dasara) a priest prepares a small Durga shrine.

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