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A photograph of a shrine arrangement with three small gold-toned deity figurines in red garments and jewelled headdresses standing before a painted backdrop. In the foreground, a large brass tray holds a shivalinga with a silver-toned yoni base, a conch shell, and offerings of orange and yellow flowers and yellow flower stems, with a white flower and saffron-marked petals scattered around. A white conch shell sits on a dark cloth at the bottom of the frame. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a home altar arrangement. Three small gilded metal deity murtis stand before a large printed image of a seated figure in orange clothing with ornate gold necklaces and bangles. The central murti is adorned with a crown, a red and blue sash and a trident; the two flanking figures wear draped brown-gold cloth with red and blue borders and jewelled necklaces. In front, a brass plate holds two gold-coloured wooden sandals with yellow and orange marigold flowers, and a small framed card showing a figure in an orange turban sits among the flowers. A small oil lamp burns at the left edge and a bowl of grains sits at the right, on a dark cloth with red and gold motifs. No people are visible.2025-03-14A shrine arrangement with three gold-toned murtis of deities standing on pedestals behind a tray of offerings. The central figure holds a trident and wears a gold necklace, a red and blue sash and a diamond-set crown with black hair. The figure on the left wears a rudraksha-style bead garland and a brown cloth. The figure on the right wears a gold necklace and a brown skirt with blue ribbons. In front, a golden tray holds two sandal-like stone forms surrounded by orange marigolds and yellow flowers, with a small figure of a seated person in the centre. A small photograph of a man in an orange turban with a red bindi is placed among the flowers. Behind the shrine is a large painted image of a figure garlanded with yellow flowers. No people are visible.2025-03-14A 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 ritual altar with three small gold-toned murti figures on pedestals in front of a large printed portrait of a robed figure wearing layered beaded garlands and bangles. The central murti is a standing deity with a dark crown, holding objects in its hands, while the figures on either side wear orange garments and crowns. In front is a pair of decorated wooden paduka sandals with red flowers, white jewelled trim and gold ornaments, set on a dark red and black embroidered cloth with a small brass object between them. A partial sign reading KA... and GA... is visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.2025-05-01A photograph of a home altar display with three small golden metal murtis dressed in green and blue silk, adorned with jewelry and a crown-like headdress, set on a white cloth with orange patterns. Orange and yellow flowers are arranged around the figures, and bowls of white grainy offering are placed in front. In the foreground a silver plate holds a pair of black wooden paduka sandals decorated with yellow flowers and orange marigolds, with a white flower on top. Behind the altar, a large portrait shows a figure in orange robes with gold garlands and bangles, and a framed picture with the partial word GAME visible at the top right.2024-02-09A 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.2024-11-20A photograph of a home-shrine style arrangement set up for a puja. Three small gilded metal murti figures stand on a white cloth with orange printed motifs, dressed in orange and brown garments with black and gold headdresses, and are garlanded with marigolds and yellow flowers. Behind them a large printed portrait shows a figure in an orange-brown robe with long yellow garlands and gold armbands, hand raised in blessing. In the foreground a steel tray holds yellow flowers, orange marigold heaps, and two black paduka-style sandals, with a small oil lamp and a bowl of rice with saffron-stained flowers at the left. No people are visible.2024-03-09A photograph of a home altar puja arrangement. A small golden-toned standing figure of a sage, with a bare upper body and raised right hand, stands on a pedestal in the centre of a large brass tray. Small offerings of orange flowers lie around it, along with a small crystal or stone lingam and a tiny figurine. Behind, two decorated deity murtis stand on a red cloth: one golden with a halo-like frame, the other dark-robed with a silver crown, necklaces and a green skirt. A large printed portrait with garlands hangs in the background. In the foreground an oil lamp burns in a red-patterned dish beside a steel bowl of orange petals, and a hand reaches toward the lamp. No people are clearly visible apart from the hand.2024-11-27A 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.2024-11-29Close photo of a shrine arrangement: a gold-toned standing deity murti with an orange dhoti and a jewelled crown-like headdress stands on a gold pedestal beside a second small gold-toned figure seated in an orange garment with a gold crown and beaded necklaces. In front lie a pair of ornate golden padukas (sandals) decorated with red flower motifs, pearl-like studs and a crescent-shaped gold ornament, set on a red and dark cloth. Behind them a large printed portrait shows a bare foot and flowing orange-and-green draped fabric with garland decorations above. No physical people are visible; the figures are murtis and the portrait is printed.2025-05-01A 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.2024-11-18A photograph of a worship altar set up for puja. In the centre, a small figure of a standing deity with a crown and jewelled garland is placed on a large brass tray decorated with yellow flower petals, orange marigolds and small white candles. Behind it, two seated figures in pink and gold dress, adorned with garlands and jewellery, sit on a maroon cloth. A framed sign on the right reads KAILASA THE GAMBIA. A large cutout backdrop of a robed figure with bangles stands behind the altar. A brass vessel and a lamp-like object sit at the right edge of the tray. No living people are visible.2024-11-20