Priest decorates small shrine in honour of Durga for Dasara festival , India
During the twelve days of Navaratri various rituals and poojas are carried out for the Goddess durga. This image shows the first day of puja where a shrine is carefully erected using various plants, seeds and fruits for the goddess. Prayers and mantras are carried out during an elaborate ceremony.
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Photo credit: © Louise Batalla Duran / Alamy / Afripics
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