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A photograph of a ritual altar with three small gold-toned murti figures on pedestals in front of a large printed portrait of a robed figure wearing layered beaded garlands and bangles. The central murti is a standing deity with a dark crown, holding objects in its hands, while the figures on either side wear orange garments and crowns. In front is a pair of decorated wooden paduka sandals with red flowers, white jewelled trim and gold ornaments, set on a dark red and black embroidered cloth with a small brass object between them. A partial sign reading KA... and GA... is visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.

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Close photo of a shrine arrangement: a gold-toned standing deity murti with an orange dhoti and a jewelled crown-like headdress stands on a gold pedestal beside a second small gold-toned figure seated in an orange garment with a gold crown and beaded necklaces. In front lie a pair of ornate golden padukas (sandals) decorated with red flower motifs, pearl-like studs and a crescent-shaped gold ornament, set on a red and dark cloth. Behind them a large printed portrait shows a bare foot and flowing orange-and-green draped fabric with garland decorations above. No physical people are visible; the figures are murtis and the portrait is printed.2025-05-01Three gilded murti figures stand on a white cloth scattered with marigold petals and yellow flowers. The central figure wears an orange dhoti, a gold waist ornament, a shawl-like orange drape, and a tall decorated crown with stones. The figure on the left wears an orange waist cloth, a jeweled necklace, and a crown-like headdress, and holds a trident-like object. The figure on the right, a female form, wears an orange skirt with white border, long braided black hair, a jeweled headdress, and a beaded necklace. Marigold garlands surround their bases. In the foreground, a silver plate holds a small bronze figure amid orange marigolds and yellow flowers. Behind them, a large framed image shows a gold garland and jewelled ornaments on a figure's chest. This appears to be a puja arrangement of deity murtis.2024-03-09Three small gilded murti figures stand on a red satin cloth in a shrine, surrounded by orange marigold flowers and a steel tray in the foreground. The central four-armed deity murti wears a large black hair crown with rhinestone ornaments, a rhinestone necklace and a red and blue sash. To the left stands a smaller male murti in a red and gold dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-black turban. To the right stands a female murti in a gold saree with a blue ribbon, layered gold chains and a jewelled headpiece. Behind them hang white and yellow garlands and a draped pink backdrop. No living people are visible.2024-09-17Three gilded metal murti figures stand on a shrine table draped with a patterned red and brown cloth, with marigold garlands at their bases. The central four-armed figure wears a tall black hair crown with a jewelled ornament, a gold necklace and a blue and red sash. Flanking figures wear dark hair crowns, rudraksha-style beaded garlands and ornate gold jewellery, one in a tan dhoti with red blouse and blue ribbons. Behind them is a large framed photograph showing a man with long hair seated, his hand raised in blessing. The image shows deity murtis, not living people. Fruit and flowers are arranged in front of the figures.2025-03-14A photograph of a shrine arrangement with three gilded metal deity murti standing and seated before a large backdrop painting of a figure in orange-brown robes wearing green-yellow garlands and a jewelled pendant. The left murti has four arms, a crown of stones, and a pink and gold dress with a white camphor or cotton offering at its base. The central seated murti wears a brown-red turban-like crown, gold and stone necklaces, and a red tilak, with a white offering in front. The right murti has a jewelled headdress and pink-gold clothing. Yellow flowers are scattered around the bases, and a metal plate with orange offerings sits in the lower foreground.2024-08-09Photograph of three small gilded metal murti figures on a satin-draped altar, decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands and marigold petals. The central figure wears a maroon and gold crown studded with white stones, a white-and-gold dhoti-style garment with a yellow sash, and a jewelled garland. The figures on either side wear dark upswept hair with jewelled ornaments, purple garments and layered gold necklaces. A garlanded green backdrop with a banana-leaf style floral chain and a brass tray of flowers sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2024-05-09A photograph of three gilded statues arranged on a red and maroon satin cloth decorated with yellow flower buds and orange blossoms. The central seated figure is a bronze-gold statue with a dark-haired topknot, a red tilak on the forehead, a beaded and jewelled gold necklace and waist ornaments, seated on a white cushion-like base. To the left stands a four-armed gold statue wearing a maroon and yellow shawl, a jewelled necklace and a tall black hair crown, holding ritual objects. To the right stands a smaller gold statue in a maroon and yellow garment with a black braid and jewelled crown. Behind them a banner shows a garlanded backdrop, and a partial sign reads KAIL... TE... GAM..., with a partly visible white plaque. Yellow flower buds and orange flowers are scattered around the base, and a brass plate with offerings sits at the left edge. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2024-05-11A close photograph of three gold-toned metal deity murtis on a shrine, decorated with yellow and orange flower petals and garlands. The left murti wears a red dhoti, a gold turban, and layered gold chains, and holds a staff. The centre murti, a small figure in green and yellow cloth with a gold headdress and a red tilak, is adorned with rhinestone-studded jewellery and a kumkum mark. The right murti wears a red skirt, rhinestone ornaments and a black tall headdress. Strings of white flower garlands hang in the background against a painted backdrop. No people are visible.2024-07-09A photograph of a home altar arrangement. Three small gilded metal deity murtis stand before a large printed image of a seated figure in orange clothing with ornate gold necklaces and bangles. The central murti is adorned with a crown, a red and blue sash and a trident; the two flanking figures wear draped brown-gold cloth with red and blue borders and jewelled necklaces. In front, a brass plate holds two gold-coloured wooden sandals with yellow and orange marigold flowers, and a small framed card showing a figure in an orange turban sits among the flowers. A small oil lamp burns at the left edge and a bowl of grains sits at the right, on a dark cloth with red and gold motifs. No people are visible.2025-03-14A worship arrangement photographed close up. Three gold-finished murti figures stand on square pedestals: a smaller child-like figure on the left and a central figure with four arms, holding a trident, wearing silver ornaments, a black crown with stones, and a purple-and-leopard-print cloth. A seated female figure on the right wears a purple satin garment, a black headdress with gold chains, and a long gold necklace. Yellow flower petals are laid in a line before them on a white cloth with orange dots. In the foreground, a steel tray holds yellow flowers, two dark sandals and a small bronze figure. Behind the murtis is a large framed picture showing a partly visible figure in orange-red cloth and gold jewellery, and blue lettering reading 'KA' and 'Gr' appears at the edge. No physical people are visible.2024-08-24Close photo of three gilded metal murti statues on a decorated altar, dressed with jewelled ornaments, crowns and flower garlands. The central small figure wears a crown with a jewelled band, a stone-studded garland and a gold chest ornament, standing on a stand. The figures on either side wear dark velvet headdresses with rhinestone and gold brooches, multi-strand gold necklaces and maroon cloth. Marigold petals and yellow flower petals cover the altar. Behind them hang white and cream flower garlands and a pale embossed backdrop with a tall wisp of smoke or incense. No physical people are visible.2024-05-09Photograph of a small shrine display with gold-coloured murti figures decorated with yellow marigold flowers, white and multicoloured garlands, and tilaka marks on their foreheads. The central figure stands tall in an orange-and-gold garment with a rudraksha-style mala and a gold crown. Flanking figures include a smaller standing figure in orange robes and a larger figure in a red-orange embroidered skirt with gold trim. A small seated figure with a marigold sits in front. Behind them, a large printed backdrop shows a partial figure in orange garments with a garland. A red cloth covers the table, and a framed devotional picture of a pink lotus stands at the left edge.2024-03-11