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A priest stands at the left edge of a shrine with palms pressed together in anjali, bare-chested, wearing a white dhoti with gold border, a white head cloth, a garland of white flowers, and white markings on his arms and chest. Beside him, a deity murti is decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, red and white flowers and a crown, seated under a gold arch. Lit oil lamps stand on brass lamp stands before the murti, and tall brass lamps line the right side near a wooden cabinet with glass doors and a painted panel.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine lit by brass oil lamps. On the left stands a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white head wrap, his palms pressed together in namaskar. He wears a rudraksha-style mala and white marks on his arms and chest. Beside him is a decorated deity murti with a golden face, a crown, silver jewellery and a garland of red, white and yellow flowers, set within an ornate golden arch. Lit oil lamps and flower garlands surround the shrine, with a carved wooden cabinet on the right.A photograph of a shrine interior with a priest standing at left, bare-chested, wearing a white head cloth, white dhoti with gold borders, and a rudraksha mala with a ceremonial pendant; his palms are pressed together in namaste. Behind and beside him is a deity murti with a crown, wearing a silver-toned costume and garlands of white and red flowers, with a smaller figure kneeling in front with hands folded. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks line the altar, and yellow and white flower garlands hang around the arch.A devotee stands with palms pressed together in namaskar at the left side of a shrine doorway, bare-chested, wearing a white turban, a white dhoti with a golden-striped border, and a beaded necklace. Inside, a golden arched niche holds a deity murti crowned and draped in garlands of orange and yellow marigolds, with a seated figure in a red sari and gold jewellery in front. Rows of brass oil lamps with lit flames line the niche and stands on both sides, and a brass lamp rests on the floor. The warm, dim setting suggests a devi alankaram decoration in progress.A priest stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, bare-chested, wearing a white dhoti with gold border, a white turban, gold-rimmed glasses, a white-and-gold shawl draped over one shoulder, and a rudraksha-style mala with a gold bracelet. Beside him is a richly decorated deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with silver and jewelled necklaces, a green-and-gold sari, a golden crown and a large orange-gold headpiece, holding a ritual object. Garlands of yellow and white flowers hang around an arched golden frame, and brass oil lamps (deepa) burn on tall stands on either side, with a brass bell and offerings in front. The setting is a temple shrine with a flower-garlanded alcove.A photograph inside a temple shrine lit by many oil lamps. On the left, a man in white dhoti and a light blue turban stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, wearing a beaded necklace and bangles, his bare upper body visible. At centre, a deity murti stands in a gold-framed arched niche, adorned with a crown, red-and-gold garments and garlands of yellow and white flowers; a smaller figure in red saree with gold jewellery and a flower-decorated headdress sits in front, holding a hand raised in blessing. Rows of brass oil lamps and hanging flower garlands surround the shrine, indicating a devi alankaram decoration during Navaratri celebrations.Devotional scene in a shrine lit by many brass oil lamps (deepa) and hanging garlands of yellow and white flowers. A deity murti of a goddess with a crown and red-and-gold ornamentation is decorated with red and white flower garlands. In front, a young girl in a red sari with gold jewellery and a flower-decorated headpiece sits with hands raised in a devotional gesture. To the left, a bearded man in white dhoti and a white head wrap stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a rudraksha-style bead necklace. Gold-framed arch and tall lamp stands surround the deity, with a carved wooden door on the right.A devotee in a light blue turban, bearded, bare-chested with a white dhoti edged in gold, stands at left with palms pressed together in anjali. Beside him, a deity murti in a gilded arch is adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, a crown, and a red and green silk sari with gold jewellery, seated with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. Lit oil lamps line the shrine and a brass tray with fruit and offerings sits in front.A standing man in white ritual dhoti with gold border and white shawl, hands folded in anjali mudra, stands at left before a decorated shrine. A golden deity murti seated with a jeweled crown, silver necklaces and green silk sari sits on a red cushion, with a smaller deity murti behind. Garlands of yellow, white and red flowers hang around the arch, and brass oil lamps and lit lamps surround the shrine. A brass bowl of offerings and a lit oil lamp rest on a pink cloth before the murti.A photograph of a devi alankaram ritual inside a dimly lit shrine at KAILASA Hyderabad. A priest with a white turban and white dhoti, bare-chested, stands at left holding a flame toward the deity. The central deity murti is dressed in a red and gold sari with heavy gold ornaments, crowned, and adorned with garlands of yellow and white flowers. Rows of brass oil lamps burn on both sides, and the gold arch frame surrounds the image.A priest in white dhoti with gold border and white headcloth stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, shirtless and wearing a rudraksha-style mala. Behind him a golden deity murti, seated and richly adorned with silver jewellery, a green and gold sari and a crown, is decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. Lit oil lamps hang above and stand on brass pedestals, and a brass bowl of yellow flowers and a brass lamp sit on a striped cloth in front. A painted textile hangs at right. No a person candidate is visible.A photograph of a decorated shrine with a seated figure in the foreground wearing an orange-gold turban and layered silver and gold necklaces, with a figure of a deity murti behind, adorned with a crown, garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, and a floral garland. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides and in front, and a green cloth backdrop hangs behind the shrine with blue and red patterned panels and wooden doors at the sides. No living people are visible apart from the seated figure, which appears to be a statue or idol.A photograph of a decorated shrine lit with many brass oil lamps on tall stands. At the centre is a golden-coloured deity murti wearing an orange-gold headwrap and layered silver and gold necklaces, seated before a larger figure with a crown, garlanded with white, red and yellow flower garlands. Rows of lit lamps and flower garlands surround the altar, with painted blue and red panels showing elephants and floral motifs on the side pillars. No physical people are visible.