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Photograph of two small metal deity murtis on a shrine, with a large painted backdrop behind them. The figure on the left is a standing murti with a black crown-like headdress decorated with a yellow flower, a rhinestone necklace, a maroon cloth and a raised hand holding an object. The figure on the right, also adorned with a yellow flower, wears a beaded headdress and a long jewelled necklace. Strands of pale green garlands hang from the backdrop, and a silver tray with dried flowers sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

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Close 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.2024-05-09A photograph of a home altar with three metal murti figures standing on bronze bases in front of a large printed picture. The central figure has four arms, a tall dark topknot crowned with silver ornaments and a trident-like implement in one hand. The figure to the left wears a silver crown and purple cloth with a sacred thread; the figure on the right wears a purple sari-style garment with a jeweled head ornament and a long necklace. Yellow flower buds are arranged in front of the figures, and a steel tray in the foreground holds more yellow buds, a small brown seated figure of a sage, and a white camphor-like offering. A partially visible printed sign reads KA and GA. No people are visible.2024-08-24A 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.2024-05-09Close view of two decorated murti figures on a shrine. The left figure is a gold-toned statue with silver-painted face, black hair crown, pearl-and-stone necklaces and a maroon shawl draped over the shoulder, standing beside a gold pedestal. The right figure, with a black crown bearing a white jewelled ornament and dangling pendants, wears a maroon garment and layered pearl necklaces. Strands of cream flower garlands hang behind them, with yellow roses and a curved brass tray in the foreground. No living people are visible.2024-11-24Photograph of two small metal deity murtis on a red cloth in front of a framed picture behind glass. The taller figure on the left is a standing gilt murti with a gold crown, a red and yellow sash over lavender garments, and a gold necklace; it holds a staff-like emblem. The smaller figure on the right has an ornate jewelled headdress with red stones, a lavender skirt with gold border and a gold necklace. Both stand on yellow and orange marigold and flower offerings. Behind them a garland of yellow flowers hangs over a printed image. No people are visible, only the murtis and offerings.2024-11-18A 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.2024-08-24A 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.2024-05-11Photo of three gilded metal deity murti standing on a shrine with decorations. The central figure wears a golden crown, layered gold necklaces and beaded garlands, with hands in abhaya-like poses. The two flanking figures wear magenta and olive-green draped garments, black hair buns with rhinestone ornaments, and rhinestone necklaces. Behind them hangs a large framed picture partly covered by green garlands and a glass sheet, and a steel plate sits in the foreground. No people are visible.2024-08-09A 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.2024-07-09Photograph 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.2024-11-28Kailasa avadi july 19 20212021-07-21