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A photograph of a decorated deity murti or sacred image draped in white cloth and layered gold necklaces set with white stones, rubies, emeralds and pearls. Green leaves, white and purple flowers, a yellow chrysanthemum and blue flowers surround its base on an ornate gold and red tray against a gold curtain. No people are visible; this appears to be a deity dressed for worship, with flowers and jewelled adornments arranged as an offering.

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A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam, shown as a white cloth-draped mound adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces set with crystals, rubies and pearls. A blue butterfly-pea flower sits on top, with a pink flower and green leaves placed at the front and a yellow chrysanthemum and white jasmine-like blossom at the base. A gold curtain and a red and gold embroidered cloth form the background. No people are visible.A photograph of a conical deity decoration on a ritual tray, draped in white cloth and layered with multiple gold and pearl necklaces set with red, green and purple stones. Yellow flowers, a blue flower and green leaves are arranged at its base, and a blue flower sits on top. The tray has gold and maroon embroidered borders and sits on an orange cloth with gold embroidery, in front of a gold drape. No people are visible; a person candidate is not present.2024-05-11A photograph of a decorated deity murti or kalasha-like form draped in a white cloth, adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces set with blue, red, green and clear stones, a yellow sunflower placed on top. Yellow chrysanthemums, a pink carnation and green leaves surround the base, set on an ornate gold-embroidered tray over a green sequined cloth, with a gold-yellow backdrop behind. No people are visible in the scene.2024-03-12A photograph of a decorated deity murti, wrapped in white cloth and layered with gold and jewelled necklaces with red and pink stones, set on a gold-bordered tray. The figure is adorned with red and orange ixora flowers, blue butterfly-pea flowers, yellow flowers, green leaves and a pink flower crown on top. Behind it hangs a gold silk backdrop, and a green cloth with gold embroidery and pink medallions lies beneath. No people are visible.2024-02-09A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam draped in white cloth with a purple border, adorned with layered gold chains and jewelled necklaces set with blue, red, green and purple stones. A blue flower sits on top, with pink oleander blossoms, red petals and green leaves arranged at the base on a gold and red embroidered cloth. A gold silk backdrop hangs behind. No people are visible.A close photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, shown as a tall conical form draped in white cloth and layered with gold jewelry set with red, blue and green stones. Blue and yellow flowers, a white flower, a citrus-type green leaf and red blossoms are arranged on and around it. It sits on a gold-bordered brocade cloth over a red and gold embroidered silk with peacock-feather motifs, against a gold curtain. No people are visible.2024-07-10A photograph of a deity murti or pot dressed in white cloth, heavily adorned with layered gold-toned necklaces set with white stones and red accents. A blue flower sits on top, and the base is surrounded by yellow orchids, a pink rose, blue flowers and a white lily-like bloom on a dark wooden stand against a gold curtain. No people are visible, so this is a decorated deity alankaram presentation rather than an event scene.A photograph of a decorated deity murti dressed for worship on a brocade-covered tray. The figure is draped in white cloth with a purple and yellow border and is adorned with layered gold and stone-studded necklaces, a jewelled crown-like headpiece and a red-and-pink jewelled ornament. Red ixora flowers, a blue butterfly-pea flower and green leaves are arranged as garlands and offerings. A gold-colored curtain forms the backdrop.A photograph of a decorated deity murti, shown as a white cloth-draped form on a gold-bordered wooden stand covered with a green silk cloth embroidered with gold peacock-feather motifs. The cloth-covered shape is adorned with layered gold jewellery set with blue, red and green gemstones, a central pendant, and a yellow flower crown on top. Yellow ixora-style flowers form a cluster at the base, with a pink hibiscus, dark blue flowers and green leaves arranged around it. A gold drape hangs in the background. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated object resembling a Guru Padhuka or ritual offering set on an ornate silver tray draped with an orange and gold embroidered cloth. The central form is wrapped in yellow fabric with a silver border and adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces set with red and white stones, topped by a blue flower. Yellow and blue flowers, a white flower and green leaves surround the base. A gold curtain hangs behind. No people are visible.2024-03-10A decorated deity form draped in a saffron-yellow cloth, dressed with layered gold necklaces set with white stones and magenta gems, a matching headpiece with a central ornament, and a silver-bordered covering. Bright red ixora flowers rest on top and at the base, with green leaves and two white flower ornaments on the platform. The altar cloth is embroidered in red, gold and green. Behind it hang gold curtains. No people are visible.2024-02-10A photograph of a Shiva lingam dressed for worship, draped in a yellow cloth and adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, with a large gold chain across the front. Red ixora flowers are placed on top and at the sides, and green betel-type leaves and white orchid-like blossoms accent the arrangement. The lingam sits on a gold-bordered, embroidered tray before a gold curtain. No people are visible.