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Today is the fifth day of Navaratri. Durga Puja starts tomorrow. Most of the idols have been dispatched to the Puja Pandals. Here are the last of them. 1. Idols

Waiting for the traffic Monkey

Drowsy Leo

I live in Delhi, a metro of nearly 15 million people, still there are mosquitoes most of the time. We use Mosquito repellent in either liquid form (it is heated and evaporates slowly), or where there is no power Mosquito coils. We have to be extremely wary of mosquitoes as there are a few...

Too low a speed

4. Mahisasur - expressions

3b. Mahisasur I really love the way Mahisasur is depicted. Each idol is different

3. Individual expressions I love the different expressions and variations that the artisans have give the idols Kartik Durga

2b. Idols - individual. Some like the idols to be separate. The advantages are that they are lighter, hence easier to transport and immerse. They can also be displayed spread out, where the "Mandap" is wide enough. Note the various expressions the artisans have given the idols and the...

2a. Idols - Composite There are two styles of display. Composite where Durga & Mahisasur, Kartik and Ganesha are in one large structure. This is favoured by some due to its compact nature. Finished Finished To be finished

Puja is nearly there. The idols have to be in place by 30th September. 1. Progress Backing Support for the idols Yet to be finished This is how the single idol is supported. A backing frame will be added at the end

Leo in the park

How is that?

These keep cropping in our park. No idea of what they are

My neighbour with a stray kitten

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