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A photograph of a ritual display on a draped gold-patterned cloth. A plush doll dressed in a yellow and green sari with a gold turban, red bindi, gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads sits beside a yellow turmeric clay Ganesha figure. A brass bowl of turmeric paste rests on a copper kalasha, and white and peach flower garlands drape across the cloth. In the foreground, four battery tea lights glow on a brass thali beside a decorative gold and red object. The background shows a painted landscape of trees and yellow fields. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a seated doll-like figure in a golden head wrap and yellow-green sari with green border, wearing a gold necklace and rudraksha beads, with a red bindi and closed eyes. Its hand holds a small yellow clay Ganesha figure placed near a brass bowl of yellow paste on a copper kalasha. White and peach flower garlands drape over the scene. Four battery tea lights sit on a brass tray beside a jeweled box with red flowers. Behind is a painted landscape backdrop with a blue cloth. No physical people are visible, so this is a ritual display arrangement with deity imagery rather than a person.2026-01-11A photograph of a plush doll figure in a yellow and green sari with a gold headpiece, gold necklace and rudraksha beads, seated beside a turmeric-yellow clay Ganesha figure in a brass dish. A brass bowl of yellow turmeric paste sits on a copper kalasha pot, framed by white jasmine garlands with orange flowers. A painted landscape backdrop of yellow fields appears behind. No living people are visible; the figures are dolls and a clay idol.2026-01-11A small plush doll figure with a painted face, closed eyes and a red bindi, wearing a blue turban and a blue-and-gold outfit, sits before a backdrop of painted white cows with orange hooves and a golden temple doorway. A red and white garland of flowers and cotton balls drapes over it, and a silver Ganesha figure sits on a blue cloth with white flower garlands at left. In front, a brass plate holds a small brass pot of milk, a bowl of sugar crystals and pink and yellow flower petals, with a small oil lamp nearby. No physical people are visible.Close-up of a plush doll figure of a woman dressed in a blue sari with gold-embroidered border and a blue head covering, wearing a gold collar necklace and red floral garlands with white pompoms. Her eyes are closed and she holds a small brass spoon. Beside her sits a golden Ganesha figure adorned with a white jasmine-style flower garland. The backdrop is a painted scene with teal water and an orange-clad figure. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a doll-like murti seated on a gold-orange velvet-draped platform in front of a painted mountain backdrop with string lights. The figure wears a blue garment, a green turban with a gold-edged band and a pearl pin, a gold necklace, and multiple white flower garlands. Its eyes are closed and its hands rest in its lap. The setting appears to be a decorated stage or altar display, with no visible human attendees.A photograph of a Ganesha murti in an orange-and-white setting, decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold strands, with red flowers and green leaves placed around its base. Behind it, a painted figure in cream and gold robes with a rudraksha mala and flower garland is seated, raising hands in namaskar, with a red-and-white draped statue of a woman beside it. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a platter of sweets, a bowl of mixed snack, and sweets wrapped in banana leaves are arranged on a white cloth in front. No living people are visible.A photograph of a ceremonial display on a purple velvet-draped table in front of gold-painted temple-style panels and a blue backdrop. A doll-like figure with an orange head-cloth, red bindi, green and gold garment, blue beaded necklace and rudraksha mala sits at the right. Gold chains, jewellery and white pearl strands are arranged across the table, with a rudraksha-bead tree in a wooden vase, a silver vessel, a small copper lotus-shaped dish, lit oil lamps and a red velvet jewellery box with silver ribbon. No people are visible.2026-12-15A photograph of a Navarathiri altar set up for worship of the Devi. At the centre sits a golden-yellow doll-like murti of a goddess figure with a gold crown, blue-stone pendant necklace and a long string of white jasmine garlands with red flowers, draped over a green silk sari with gold zari border. Behind it a brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands on a brass pedestal beside tall brass lamp stands. Incense sticks rest in a brass bowl at lower left, a glass of water sits to the left, and a silver tray holds glass bangles near a brass kalasha pot on the right. A green banana leaf, rice and red and yellow flower offerings lie on the floor. A woman's hand with red bangles is visible at the lower left. The background includes orange and blue cloth and a purple brocade cover with gold patterns.2025-09-26A photograph of a decorated deity murti on a purple silk-covered table before a gold brocade backdrop. The murti wears a gold and red crown with a pink flower, a green blouse, a yellow draped cloth, white jasmine garlands and pearl necklaces, and a red bindi. In front stands a tall brass oil lamp on a brass plate, with a pair of small brass sandals on a tray, a betel leaf holding a yellow turmeric or kumkum cone with incense sticks, and a bowl of mangoes and oranges to the right. No people are visible.2025-08-08A small golden figurine dressed in an orange and gold turban, marigold garlands, white and pearl necklaces, and a jeweled brooch sits on a red cloth altar. Behind it, a large printed photograph shows a seated figure in an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala and raised hands. Yellow and pink flower petals, a brass plate, lit oil lamps, a brass oil lamp and an incense stick surround the figurine. No physical people are visible.2026-01-09A small plush doll dressed in a magenta-pink sari with gold border, wearing a gold crown with a red bindi, a gold necklace and a long rudraksha-style mala, seated on a black satin-draped table. In front of it stands a framed dark photograph of a carved stone sculpture bearing a red mark, flanked by small tealight candles, a brass oil lamp and a small brass container, with scattered colourful gemstones on the cloth. The backdrop is a large photo of a golden-brown dry landscape with green hills and grazing animals, and a gold ornate panel frames the left edge. No physical people are visible.2026-12-18A photograph of a Diwali puja table draped in green fabric with gold dot pattern. Centre is a gold-crowned deity murti in a sheer cream and gold embroidered veil and dress, seated on an ornate gold pedestal. In front, a silver tray holds a lit oil lamp, gold-wrapped sweets, and white and pink flowers. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks sit on brass plates at left and right, and a small brass Ganesha figure stands beside yellow and pink flowers. White daisies lie on the cloth. No people are visible.2020-11-14