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A photograph of a temple altar set on a green and gold peacock-patterned cloth. Three sculpted murtis stand on raised wooden pedestals: at left a small brown figure in a red turban and gold-embellished garland, at centre a deity murti in an orange and red sari draped under a heavy jewelled gold necklace, and at right a seated figure with a crown, gold jewellery and red garlands holding a flower. Pink and red flower offerings, blue flowers and green leaves decorate the pedestals. In the foreground sit a bowl of yellow rice with vegetables, a small silver pot, a dish of white offering and a silver plate with flower petals. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a home altar set up for daily worship on a green cloth with gold peacock-feather embroidery and pink motifs, in front of gold curtains. Three metal murtis stand on individual silver-and-gold peetha platforms: a small standing figure on the left in a maroon cap and dhoti-like robe with beaded necklaces, a central deity murti draped in an orange and red garment with a large layered jewelled necklace of blue, red and white stones, and a figure on the right with a tall crown, holding a lotus flower, in orange-red drapery with garlands. Fresh red-pink flowers are placed at the base of each platform. In the foreground is a silver tray holding a small silver pot, a brass cup, a small pile of white sweets or prasad and a few yellow items. No people are visible.A photograph of a ritual altar draped with a green silk cloth patterned with gold peacock-feather designs and pink circles. Three figures stand on silver-bordered wooden pedestals: on the left a small gold-toned standing figure in a red cap and maroon garment with jewelled ornaments; in the centre a gold-and-yellow cloth-draped form adorned with a large jewelled necklace and silver trim; on the right a gold deity murti seated with a raised hand holding a small lamp-like object, wearing jewelled crown and ornaments. Yellow flowers are placed at the base of each pedestal, and in front sit a silver bowl heaped with yellow rice or grain beside an empty silver plate. No people are visible.A photograph of three metal deity murtis arranged on silver-edged wooden pedestals draped with a green cloth embroidered with peacock-feather and pink motifs. The murti on the left is a small standing figure in a maroon turban and gold ornaments. The central murti wears an orange-red sari and layered gold necklaces and crowns. The murti on the right is a four-armed deity in orange garments with heavy jewelled necklaces. In front lie a silver tray with silver cups, white sweets, red flower petals and a small silver plate, with a golden curtain behind. No physical people are visible.A photograph of three metal murti figures placed on silver-trimmed wooden pedestals over a green fabric with gold and magenta peacock-feather embroidery. Left, a small standing figure with a red-maroon head covering and layered beaded necklaces. Centre, a larger deity murti draped in orange-red silk with a heavy gold and jewelled necklace. Right, a seated deity murti with a crown, holding a staff-like implement, draped in orange with jewelled necklaces. In front, a silver tray holds white sweets, a small steel tumbler and a heap of red flower petals, with a small silver dish beside it. Gold curtains hang behind. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar draped with a gold brocade cloth embroidered with green, pink and gold motifs, backed by gold curtains. Three deity murtis sit on silver-trimmed raised platforms: a small standing figure at left in gold and silver ornaments, a central figure draped in an orange and maroon garment with a heavy gold and blue jewelled necklace, and a seated female deity at right holding a lotus-like object, wearing a crown, gold necklaces and a red and gold skirt. A round steel tray in front holds a small steel bowl, a glass of white liquid, white sweets and a heap of red flowers. No people are visible.2024-07-10A decorated puja altar with three figures on raised silver-edged plates: a small standing figure on the left with a bead garland, a central seated deity murti in orange and red garments with a blue-and-gold necklace and flower adornments, and a figure on the right in orange clothing with yellow flowers. Red and orange flowers, yellow marigolds, and green leaves surround them. In front, a brass bowl holds fifteen small bowls of prepared food offerings, including rice, colourful sweets and grains. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands on the left beside incense sticks, and a second lit lamp with a small cluster of flames sits on the right on a silver tray. Green embroidered cloth covers the table against a gold curtain. No people are visible.A photograph of a home shrine set on a green silk cloth with gold and magenta peacock-feather embroidery. Three small metal murti stand on silver-trimmed pedestals against gold curtains. The left figure is a standing male murti in a red turban and dhoti holding a flute. The centre murti is a seated figure wrapped in orange cloth with a large gold necklace and blue and red stone adornments. The right figure is a seated female murti in orange sari with a crown, holding a lotus-like object and wearing layered necklaces. In front stand a silver bowl, a small silver vessel and a silver plate of white offerings, with a second empty silver plate to the right. No people are visible.2024-04-11A photograph of a temple altar display set up for puja. Three small metal murtis stand on separate low silver-trimmed platforms draped in red and gold brocade, set against gold curtains and a green cloth embroidered with peacock-feather motifs. The central figure wears an orange-red silk garment with a heavy jewelled necklace and a tiered crown, with red flower garlands at its base. The figure on the left is a small standing devotee-style murti in maroon with a red turban and a garland, holding a small object. The figure on the right is a deity murti with a crown, multiple arms, a jewelled necklace and red flowers held in its hands. In front, a silver tray holds a small silver vessel, a cup, and sweets. No people are visible.A decorated altar with a green embroidered cloth and gold curtain behind it displays three deity murtis on raised silver-edged platforms. The central figure wears an orange cloth, layered beaded necklaces and a blue-and-gold ornament, decorated with red and yellow flowers. The figure on the left wears brown-toned garments and a flower garland, and the figure on the right is clothed in orange and red with a crown and flowers. Red and yellow flower heaps surround the platforms. In the foreground are a tray of bowls holding offerings including rice, sweets and cooked foods, a silver bowl, a lit oil lamp, a metal plate with incense sticks and scattered petals. No people are visible.2024-08-09A photograph of a home puja altar draped with a green cloth bearing gold peacock-feather embroidery and pink motifs, set against gold curtains. Three small murti figures sit on individual gold-bordered wooden stands: a figure on the left in brown and gold with a red cap, a central figure draped in red and gold with white and purple flowers and leaves, and a figure on the right in red and gold wearing a crown with flower garlands. A silver thali holds a small silver cup, a bowl with a dark liquid, a round white sweet, and red flower petals. No people are visible.2024-01-12Three decorated deity murtis are arranged on a raised altar with gold-edged cloth and a golden curtain behind. The central figure is a deity murti draped in orange cloth and layered with blue and gold jewellery, a crown-like ornament, and a white flower on its head. To the right stands a figure in orange garments with a crown, ornate jewellery, and yellow and red flower garlands. To the left stands a smaller figure with a crown and a white flower, wearing a jewelled necklace and holding one hand raised. Yellow, orange, red and purple flowers and green leaves surround the murtis on their platforms. No people are visible.A photograph of a home altar set up for worship, with three metal deity murtis standing on silver-rimmed wooden pedestals before a gold curtain and a green peacock-patterned cloth. The central murti is a seated figure in an orange cloth with a tall crown and layered gold necklaces, decorated with red flowers and a green leaf. The figure on the left is a small standing murti with a red headdress, and the figure on the right is a pair of seated deities in orange and gold adornment with red flowers. A large round brass tray in the foreground holds bowls of white rice, green and brown curries, a pot of yellow rice, a brass cup, and red flowers, with an empty brass plate beside it. No people are visible.2024-06-16