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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.

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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 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 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.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.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.A photograph of a devi murti shrine decorated for Navaratri. A seated goddess figure in an orange and red sari with silver jewellery, a jewelled crown and a red shawl sits before a backdrop of white and orange flower garlands. Her raised hand is shown in a blessing gesture. Brass lamps with oil lamps lit flank the figure on both sides, and a painted tile wall with elephant motifs frames the shrine. No physical people are visible.A decorated deity murti of a goddess seated in a shrine niche, dressed in a red and magenta silk sari with a red-gold border, silver jewelry, a jeweled crown, and a red-and-gold turban-like headpiece. Her right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Garlands of white, orange and red flowers hang around her and a small figure in a golden-yellow sari sits at her feet. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the arch, and a palm frond rises from above. This appears to be a devi alankaram, a ritual decoration of the deity.A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, decorated for devi alankaram. A golden-faced goddess figure sits centrally in a red and magenta saree with gold belt and layered silver-and-gold necklaces, a crown with tiered headdress, and a raised hand in abhaya mudra. A smaller attendant figure in green and gold sits at her lap. She wears garlands of white, red and yellow flowers, and a ribbed white-and-purple garland arch frames the shrine behind her. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on both sides, and warm light fills the dark interior.A goddess murti is seated on a dark pedestal in a shrine lit by brass oil lamps. The deity wears a red and maroon silk sari with a teal border, a tall silver crown, layered pearl and silver necklaces, a silver waist belt and bangles, with a red and gold turban-style headdress. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses drape the figure, and a green-and-gold palm or staff stands behind. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops frame the image, and a brass plate holds a flame, a small bowl of offerings and kumkum. The photo shows a devi alankaram decorated with flowers and jewellery, with no people 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 seated deity murti decorated for worship in a temple-style shrine. The central figure wears a tall orange-gold turban-like crown, layered gold and silver necklaces, bangles and a green-and-gold silk saree with a golden border. Its raised hand holds a small object, and a red and gold cloth lies at its feet. Garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers hang around an arched golden frame. Behind the figure stands a smaller silver-crowned deity murti. Tall brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the shrine, and more lamps hang from the top corners. No people are visible.A seated figure in orange-red silk, adorned with silver necklaces, a silver belt and bangles, and a red turban, sits before a decorated altar. The figure's face is gold-toned with a red and white tilak. Behind it, white and yellow flower garlands frame an arch, with a smaller deity figure wearing a silver crown above. Brass oil lamps flank the figure, and a flame rises from a small lamp in front, with offerings and a red cloth near its base. The scene reads as a Navaratri devi darshan setting with a lit oil lamp before a murti.