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A photograph of a temple altar set up for daily puja on a dark wooden tray against a gold silk curtain. Three figures stand or sit on the tray: at left a small standing figure with a red turban and layered gold and bead necklaces, at centre a white cloth-draped shape wrapped in a heavy gold necklace with a blue flower on top, and at right a seated deity murti with a gold crown, gold ornaments and white and gold dhoti-style cloth. Blue, yellow, pink and white flowers and green leaves decorate the tray. A silver bowl in the foreground holds cut fruit pieces and a red garland. No people are visible.

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Photograph of a temple altar with three deity murtis set on a dark stone platform in front of gold drapery. On the left stands a small bronze-coloured standing figure wearing a red-brown headpiece, beaded malas and ornaments. In the centre sits a white-draped murti adorned with a large gold necklace, jewelled collar and a purple-and-gold border. On the right a four-armed bronze deity murti is seated, wearing a white and gold dhoti-style cloth, jewelled necklaces and a tall crown, holding a staff. A silver bowl containing yellow and white offerings sits on the floor in front. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated altar with three figures on raised golden-edged platforms draped in green and red cloths with peacock-feather motifs. On the left stands a small figure in a brown garment with a red headdress and blue flowers, and on the right a deity murti with a tall golden crown, jewelled ornaments and a white dhoti-like wrap. The central figure is a white-draped form with layered gold necklaces and a blue flower on top. Blue and yellow flowers, white blooms and pink and red blossoms surround the bases, with two wooden lamp stands and a red cloth in front. Golden curtains form the backdrop. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple shrine set on a dark stone platform before gold curtains. Three metal murtis stand in a row: at left a small standing figure in a red head covering and ornate jewelry, in the centre a decorated stone or lingam-like form draped in white cloth with a gold necklace and a purple and gold border, and at right a seated deity murti with a raised hand holding a staff and a crown, wearing a white dhoti-style cloth. In front sit a silver bowl holding a red flower and white sweets, and an empty silver plate. The white marble floor frames the scene. No people are visible.2024-07-10Photograph of three deity murtis set on decorated wooden pedestals draped with orange and gold embroidered cloth before a gold curtain. At left, a small standing murti in reddish-brown robes with a red turban-like head covering holds a white flower. At centre, a large white-clad form draped in white cloth and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, with a mukut-like top, sits on a gold-patterned platform surrounded by blue and yellow flowers and red blossoms. At right, a gold-crowned murti in white and gold sari-style dress holds a white flower and a musical instrument, set among blue, yellow and white flower decorations. A paper label with the word 'TODAY' hangs at top left. No people are visible. +1 copiesA photograph of an altar display with three figures on decorated platforms draped in an orange and gold embroidered cloth against a gold curtain. On the left stands a small brass figure wearing a red head cloth, beaded necklaces and a white flower garland, holding a white flower. In the centre sits a deity murti with a white and purple cloth, a large gold-and-beaded ornamental covering, a pink lotus and a yellow flower. On the right a deity murti wears a crown, multiple necklaces and a white dhoti, holding a pink lotus and a yellow flower. Blue and yellow flower garlands and green leaves decorate the bases. No physical people are visible.A photograph of three decorated murti figures arranged on gold-trimmed wooden platforms in front of gold drapery, with a green embroidered cloth with pink and gold patterns covering the table. On the left, a small standing figure in ornate gold and maroon clothing holds a white flower. In the centre, a seated figure wears a white garment with purple border, gold and red beaded necklaces, and a pink flower on the head. On the right, a standing deity murti in white and gold dress with a gold crown and red-beaded ornaments holds a yellow and blue flower, with a smaller figure beside it. Each platform is surrounded by red, blue and yellow flower garlands. No people are visible.2024-02-09A decorated shrine table set up in front of a gold curtain and a green peacock-patterned cloth. On the left stands a small figure in a gold-brocaded garment with a red headpiece, holding a white flower. In the centre sits a white-draped deity murti with a jewelled gold necklace, a purple waist cloth and a pink flower on its head. On the right sits a gold-coloured deity murti with a crown, white cloth and a blue-and-yellow flower in hand, beside a second figure. Each figure rests on a gold-trimmed low platform decorated with red and pink blossoms and blue and yellow flowers. In the foreground a brass lamp stand and a maroon brocade cloth hold a small floral arrangement with green leaves, blue and yellow flowers and pink blossoms. No people are visible.2024-02-09A photograph of a decorated altar with three deity murtis on a wooden platform before a golden curtain. The central murti wears an orange and red sari-like garment with a large jeweled gold necklace, a blue-and-gold ornamental collar and a crown-like top with a white flower. The murti on the left wears a maroon turban, layered beaded necklaces and a red and white garland, holding yellow flowers. The murti on the right wears a gold crown, orange garment and jeweled ornaments, holding red and yellow flowers. Red ixora flower heaps and green leaves surround the platform. In front stand a brass cup, a silver plate of sliced apples and bananas, and a small ornate tray. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar set up for puja on an orange and gold embroidered cloth. Three figures stand on gold-trimmed platforms: on the left, a small figure in a red turban and ornate gold-and-red attire holding a flower; in the centre, a silver-and-gold ornamented padukas-like form draped in white with a purple-and-gold border and blue flowers; on the right, a deity murti with a gold crown, adorned in gold jewellery and white and gold garments, with yellow and blue flowers. Green leaves, yellow and blue flowers decorate the platforms. In front, a silver thali holds a small brass cup, silver bowls, sweets and red flower petals. A gold curtain hangs behind with a partially visible sign.2024-05-11A photograph of a home or temple altar set up for puja, with three deity murtis placed on wooden stands in front of a gold curtain. The central murti wears a heavy gold necklace and a white garment edged in purple, with a blue flower on its head. A smaller murti on the left is dressed in brown with layered beaded ornaments, and a murti on the right wears white and gold with pink and red flowers. Each stand is decorated with white, yellow and blue flowers. A green silk cloth with peacock-feather embroidery covers the table. In front, a round brass tray holds about a dozen small bowls of rice, lentils, yellow and orange foods and other naivedyam offerings, next to an empty silver-coloured plate. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated altar arrangement with no living people visible. Three small deity murtis stand on gold-trimmed platforms draped in red and gold brocade. On the left, a male figure wears a red turban, beaded necklaces and a brown garment, holding a flowered stick. The central murti is a white-clad form adorned with gold, jewels and a flower crown. On the right, a female deity wears a gold crown, red and jewelled ornaments and a white garment with gold border. Blue and yellow flowers, red roses and green leaves decorate the platforms. In front, a red velvet cloth holds a brass plate with two brass lamps and yellow and blue flower garlands, with a golden curtain behind.A photograph of a temple altar with three small metal murtis, each on its own ornate silver-trimmed platform decorated with red and yellow-blue flowers. On the left stands a standing figure with a flower garland at the hands; in the centre a seated figure draped in white cloth and a jewelled gold collar; on the right a deity murti with a gold crown and red-and-white garments. In front on a round brass tray sit about eight brass bowls filled with rice-based offerings, including white rice, yellow and orange rice, and a brown dish, with flowers on the side. The altar is covered with an orange and gold embroidered cloth against a gold curtain. No people are visible.