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A photograph of a brass tray set on a red cloth, holding small metal figures and padukas (sandals) decorated with yellow flowers and orange blossoms. A standing metal deity murti in the centre wears a gold crown, a diamond-studded garland and a green-and-yellow sash. Behind it, two more figurines in purple and red robes stand on cushions of orange and yellow flowers, with a painted backdrop and garlands visible above. No people are visible; this is a puja arrangement with paduka offerings.

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A photograph of a ceremonial brass tray holding a small metallic murti of a standing figure adorned with crystal-studded garlands, a green and yellow sash and a gold ornate headdress, set on a pedestal. Around the figure are a pair of silver-toned wooden sandals decorated with yellow flower buds, orange blossoms and rhinestone embellishments, and a tiny seated figurine. Behind, a blue-draped figure with gold necklace and a red and yellow textile sit on a maroon cloth. No people are visible.2024-11-18A photograph of a puja arrangement on a gold-coloured tray set before a shrine draped in maroon and red fabric. Central figure is a small statue of a seated figure with a black turban-like headdress, gold ornaments, a garland of beads and a white cloth at its base, standing before a pair of female deity statues in pink saris with gold jewellery behind. Around the tray are yellow calla lily-like flowers, orange marigolds, brown flowers with sequin centres, a gold kalasha-style pot, small gold oil lamps and curved gold leaf-shaped trays. A framed sign at right reads KA... GA..., partially cut off. No people are visible.2024-11-20Photograph of a shrine arrangement with small gilded figures rather than living people. In the centre stands a small gold-toned standing figure wearing a black crown with an ornate gold and jewelled headpiece, a white vertical tilak, a jewelled garland and a plum-coloured cloth draped over one shoulder, with a diamond-studded plate on its chest. Behind it, larger gilded figures wear jewelled garlands and black head ornaments; the figure on the left holds a ritual implement, and the figure on the right wears a silver chain. Yellow flowers and orange marigold petals are scattered around the base, and a brass plate with a small figure sits in the foreground. Garlands hang in the background.2024-11-28Photograph of a shrine arrangement with three golden metal murti figures in front of a large framed picture. On the left stands a four-armed deity in red garment with layered red and gold necklaces. In the centre is a small child-form murti wearing green and yellow cloth, a jewelled crown and a jewelled heart-shaped chest ornament with a gold chain. On the right is a female-form murti in red garment with a black crown-like headdress and gold chains. Orange and yellow flower petals and garlands are scattered at the base, and a glass bowl of petals sits in the foreground.2024-07-09A close photograph of a small gilded deity murti standing centrally on a brass tray decorated with yellow and orange flowers, with a red hibiscus flower placed in front. The central figure holds a trident and wears a jewelled golden crown, gold chains and a red garment. Flanking it are two smaller gilded murtis adorned with jewellery and purple-and-gold drapery, and garlands of yellow flowers hang above. Behind them a large printed image shows a figure in decorated garlands. No physical people are visible.2024-11-29A photograph of a shrine arrangement with golden and silver-toned murtis adorned with jewelled crowns, rhinestone chains and garlands. In the foreground, a small gilded seated figure with a white vertical tilak, a dark tall headdress with gold and red-jewelled ornament, a rhinestone-studded garland, and a purple cloth draped over the shoulder. Behind it stand larger golden figures with ornate headgear, one holding an object in raised hand. Yellow calla-type flowers, orange marigold petals and a green-edged tray of flowers surround the murtis, with hanging garlands above.2024-11-28A brass tray holds a golden murti of a standing male deity with a trident, wearing a red garment, gold chains and a jeweled crown, with a red hibiscus flower placed at his feet. Yellow marigold and rose petals and orange flower heaps surround him on the tray, with silver lamp stands at the sides. Behind him stand two smaller gilded figures with jeweled headdresses, garlands and purple-and-gold drapery. The scene is a ritual arrangement of deity murtis for puja or abhishekam; no people are visible.2024-11-29A small metal murti of a standing deity figure, decorated with a jeweled crown, a white diamond-studded garland draped over the chest and shoulders, and gold ornaments. It is surrounded by orange and yellow marigold petals on a red cloth, with a larger gilded deity murti and maroon fabric visible at the edges. No physical people are visible.2024-05-09Three 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.2024-03-09A 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 small gilded deity murti stands on a base, raised right hand in abhaya mudra. It wears a tall red and black crown banded with rudraksha beads and a jeweled ornament, a red tilak on the forehead, and layered pearl and green bead necklaces with a large green-jeweled pendant. A green silk dhoti is wrapped at the waist, and the figure is draped in yellow rose petal garlands. Pink roses, a glass vase, a zebra-striped cloth and fairy lights surround it, with a gold-framed backdrop behind.2021-07-25A photograph of a central golden statue of a seated male figure with a tall black cylindrical headdress with gold ornaments, white and red forehead markings, gold necklaces, jewelled belt and a raised hand, placed on a golden pedestal. Flanking it are two golden deity figures in purple and gold drapery with jewelled garlands, one with multiple arms, and yellow flower petals and orange flowers are scattered around the base on a maroon embroidered cloth. Partial lettering on a sign reads KAILA and THE and GAMI.2024-05-11