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A photograph of a devi darshan setting in a temple shrine. On the left, a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white head wrap stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a beaded necklace and a red thread on his wrist. He wears a vermilion dot on his forehead. In the centre sits a deity murti with a golden face, wearing an orange and red silk sari, layered silver necklaces, and a silver crown, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. Behind it, a smaller crowned deity murti stands under a garland arch of white, yellow, red and green flowers. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on both sides and along the foreground, and a gilded arch with a face motif frames the shrine.

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A priest in white dhoti with gold border and white headcloth stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, shirtless and wearing a rudraksha-style mala. Behind him a golden deity murti, seated and richly adorned with silver jewellery, a green and gold sari and a crown, is decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. Lit oil lamps hang above and stand on brass pedestals, and a brass bowl of yellow flowers and a brass lamp sit on a striped cloth in front. A painted textile hangs at right. No a person candidate is visible.A standing man in white ritual dhoti with gold border and white shawl, hands folded in anjali mudra, stands at left before a decorated shrine. A golden deity murti seated with a jeweled crown, silver necklaces and green silk sari sits on a red cushion, with a smaller deity murti behind. Garlands of yellow, white and red flowers hang around the arch, and brass oil lamps and lit lamps surround the shrine. A brass bowl of offerings and a lit oil lamp rest on a pink cloth before the murti.A priest stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, bare-chested, wearing a white dhoti with gold border, a white turban, gold-rimmed glasses, a white-and-gold shawl draped over one shoulder, and a rudraksha-style mala with a gold bracelet. Beside him is a richly decorated deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with silver and jewelled necklaces, a green-and-gold sari, a golden crown and a large orange-gold headpiece, holding a ritual object. Garlands of yellow and white flowers hang around an arched golden frame, and brass oil lamps (deepa) burn on tall stands on either side, with a brass bell and offerings in front. The setting is a temple shrine with a flower-garlanded alcove.A photograph of a devi murti seated in a niche decorated with a gold arch and garlands of white, yellow, red and pink flowers. The central figure wears an orange silk sari, a silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a silver waist belt, with a jeweled crown-like headdress and a gold-coloured face. Lit oil lamps stand on tall brass stands on either side, and a brass lamp with flames sits at the lower right. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and the scene is lit warmly at night.A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti seated on a red and teal cushion, draped in an orange-red silk sari with gold border, adorned with heavy gold jewellery, a crown and a large forehead tilak. Multicoloured flower garlands in white, pink, yellow and red frame the murti under an ornate gold arch. A priest with bare shoulders, wearing a white dhoti with gold border and a white turban, stands at left with his hand extended toward the deity, apparently performing puja. Many brass oil lamps burn on hanging stands and pedestal lamps around the shrine.A photograph of a devi murti seated in a niche decorated with garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers, flanked by brass oil lamps (diyas) that are lit. The central figure wears an orange and gold sari, a red-and-gold headdress with a silver crown, layered silver necklaces, and bangles; the face is painted gold with a red kumkum tilt. Behind her stands a second, smaller deity figure in a silver crown and white jewelry, framed by a gold arch. Tall brass lamp stands with lit wicks and a small brass bird ornament are at the sides, and a blue jewel-set ornament rests at the base. This is a devi darshan setting with oil lamps; no people are visible.A photograph of a devi alankaram at a shrine. A seated goddess figure in a red and gold sari with a jewelled crown and silver necklaces is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands. Behind her stands a second deity murti in a silver crown and ornate silver ornaments within a gilded arched niche. Tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks, one topped with a bird figure, flank the figures, and a palm frond rises between them.A photograph of a devi darshan display in a temple hall. A large seated figure in orange and red silk sari with silver jewelry, a silver necklace and bracelets, and a red-and-orange headdress sits in front of a decorated arch. Behind it stands a smaller deity murti crowned with a gold crown, adorned with silver garlands and multicoloured flower garlands of marigold, red roses and white blossoms. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a brass lamp stand with lit lamps sits at the lower left. Gold-toned ornate arch with a decorative top, curtains and a hanging brass lamp are visible behind.A photograph of a devi murti shrine decorated with white and pink flower garlands, yellow marigold strands and a green-and-white garland, set in a golden arched niche. The central deity figure wears a silver crown, silver necklaces and an orange-red sari. Beside it, a larger seated figure with a gold face wears a red-and-gold turban, orange silk garment, heavy silver necklaces and a silver armlet. Several brass oil lamps with lit flames stand in front, along with a tall brass lamp stand with peacock-shaped holders and small clay diyas. The figures are statues, not living people.A photograph of a golden figure seated in a shrine, dressed in an orange and red silk sari with layered silver necklaces and a silver-and-gold crown, one hand raised in blessing. Behind the figure stands a dark-faced deity murti with a silver crown and crimson-and-white garlands. The arch above is gold and framed with white, pink, yellow and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps (diyas) with lit flames stand on both sides and in front, with scattered petals on the floor. The setting resembles a devi darshan display during Navaratri.Devotional scene in a shrine lit by many brass oil lamps (deepa) and hanging garlands of yellow and white flowers. A deity murti of a goddess with a crown and red-and-gold ornamentation is decorated with red and white flower garlands. In front, a young girl in a red sari with gold jewellery and a flower-decorated headpiece sits with hands raised in a devotional gesture. To the left, a bearded man in white dhoti and a white head wrap stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a rudraksha-style bead necklace. Gold-framed arch and tall lamp stands surround the deity, with a carved wooden door on the right.Photograph of a shrine lit by brass oil lamps with flame-lit wicks. Behind it, a dark deity murti with a silver-embellished face and ornate silver necklace stands within garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. In front, a seated golden-skinned figure wears a jewelled golden crown, a red-orange turban, orange silk sari with gold border, layered silver necklaces, a bejewelled waist belt, and holds a rudraksha-style mala with the right hand raised in blessing. Strings of flowers hang from the arms and the shrine, and oil lamps stand at either side. No physical people are visible; the seated figure is a statue.