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A photograph of a decorated altar with no people present. Three ornate murti figures stand on gilded trays over a green embroidered cloth: a small figure on the left with a red-brown body and jeweled garland, a central figure draped in red and adorned with blue and gold jewels, and a figure on the right in orange and gold with a crown and jeweled necklace. The murtis are heaped with red, orange, yellow and pink flowers, white blossoms and green leaves. In the foreground a red silk cloth is piled with red and yellow ixora-type flowers, with silver plates holding sliced papaya and a lamp with a lit flame on the right. Golden drapes form the background.

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A decorated altar for a puja, with three small metal deity murtis standing on red-and-gold trays against a gold drape and green embroidered cloth. The left murti is a standing figure holding a flute, the centre murti wears a multi-jewelled necklace and orange garment, and the right murti is a seated figure with a crown and a smaller companion figure. Red ixora flowers and green leaves are arranged around each tray. In the foreground are a brass plate with a red cloth, a flower, a lit lamp, a metal bowl of kumkum and betel-like leaves, and a brass tray with a small plate. No people are visible.2024-06-16A photograph of a decorated altar table draped in green cloth with gold embroidery. Three metal murtis stand on silver-rimmed trays: the central figure wears an orange garment, layered bead and gold necklaces, and a crown, flanked by a figure on the left with a red cap and a figure on the right with a crown and orange cloth. Each is adorned with blue-violet flowers and garlands of red, orange and yellow blossoms with green leaves. In the foreground sits a red velvet cloth holding a flower-decorated offering, with steel bowls and covered dishes, a brass lamp with a lit wick on the right, and a white cloth bundle on the left. No people are visible.A decorated altar with three deity murtis on silver-edged platforms draped in green and gold cloth. The central murti wears an orange-red garment, layered red and gold necklaces and a gold crown, with a flower on its head. The murti at right wears a crown and orange garment with red and gold ornaments, and the figure at left is smaller, wearing a red headpiece and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Yellow and red ixora flowers, green leaves and a red flower garland decorate the altar. Silver plates hold fruit, a conch shell and a brass lamp, and a silver bowl sits at right. No people are visible.Three murtis are displayed on low wooden pedestals draped in gold-bordered red and green cloth, set against a gold silk curtain. The left figure is a small standing murti with a rudraksha-style necklace and a wand-like rod, decorated with red and white flowers. The centre is a conical or shiva-linga-like form in an orange and blue jewelled ornament with white flowers and a red tilak-like marking. The right figure is a seated deity murti in orange drapery with a crown, heavy jewellery and a yellow flower bouquet, flanked by red and pink ixora blossoms. Fresh flowers and leaves surround all three pedestals. No people are visible.2024-06-23A photograph of a decorated puja arrangement on a green embroidered cloth with gold borders. Three figures stand on silver-edged brocade pedestals: a small figure on the left in brown and red attire with a flower garland, a central deity murti in orange and red garments draped with jewelled gold ornaments and a crown-like headpiece, and a figure on the right in orange garments wearing a crown and jewellery. Red and pink ixora-type flowers, yellow and violet blossoms, and green leaves decorate the figures and the cloth. In the foreground sit a silver plate with a small lit oil lamp, a steel cup, a silver bowl with a spoon, and a plate holding flower-decorated offerings. No people are visible.2024-03-11A decorated temple altar with three deity murtis on a green embroidered cloth with gold border. Center: a seated murti in orange cloth wearing a blue and red beaded garland and a crown-like headdress, flanked by red and yellow flower heaps and blue star-shaped flowers. Left: a standing murti with a jeweled ornament and bow-like object. Right: a standing murti in orange with a tall crown holding flowers. Silver trays hold red and yellow flowers, a bowl of white sweets, a silver plate, a lit oil lamp on a silver stand, and a small silver cup. Golden curtains form the backdrop. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated altar with three deity murtis on raised wooden platforms draped in a gold brocade cloth. The central figure wears an orange and blue silk garment with heavy gold and beaded jewellery and a crown-like headdress. The figures on either side wear red and purple garments with gold ornaments and garlands. Red and orange ixora-style flowers and yellow blossoms decorate each murti and the altar. In front, a red velvet cloth holds a flower arrangement with blue star-shaped blooms, a steel bowl of cut fruit, a small silver bowl, and a brass plate with a lit oil lamp. No physical people are visible.2024-06-10A photo of a temple altar dressed for worship with red and gold brocade cloth. At the centre sits a deity murti in orange garments, adorned with a large jewelled necklace of blue and red stones and a gold crown, with a green leaf tucked behind it. Flanking figures on either side wear jewelled necklaces and orange garments and hold yellow and orange flowers. Red ixora and yellow flower garlands lie on ornate trays and a central pile of yellow and red blossoms. Metal plates hold cut fruit, a bowl of red powder, a small lamp dish and a cup. Golden curtains form the backdrop. No people are visible.Photo of a decorated altar with three deity murti on silver-edged trays draped in a yellow gold-bordered cloth. The central figure wears an orange garment and layered silver necklaces, flanked by two figures in ornate silver ornaments and crowns, with one holding a yellow flower garland. Red ixora blossoms, yellow flowers and purple blue blossoms surround the trays. A red sequined cloth lies in front, with a silver bowl of white sweets, a covered steel dish and a steel tray of flowers at the sides. No people are visible.A photograph of an altar display of three deity murtis dressed with flower garlands and ornaments, set on a green embroidered cloth with a red velvet cloth in front. The central murti wears an orange and red sari, a large gold and jewelled necklace, and a crown-like headdress decorated with blue flowers, seated on a silver-bordered platform surrounded by red and orange flower heaps. The murti on the left wears a dark tunic with flower decorations and stands on an ornate tray with orange and yellow flowers. The murti on the right wears an orange-red garment with jewelled necklaces and holds yellow and red flowers. In the foreground are a silver plate of sliced apples, a conch shell, a silver bowl with small offerings, and a red flower arrangement on a silver dish. Golden drapery forms the background.A photograph of a decorated altar with three murtis on orange-and-gold cloth draped over a table. The central murti is a deity figure in an orange-red garment with heavy beaded necklaces, a gold crown and a jewelled chest adornment. Left and right stand smaller figures with bejewelled attire and floral headpieces, one holding a flower. Red and yellow flower arrangements surround each murti on silver trays, with a purple brocade cloth below, a plate of sweets and fruit, and steel vessels at the lower left. No people are visible; the scene reads as a deity alankaram setting for a puja.2024-01-09A ritual puja arrangement on a green embroidered cloth with gold border, set against a gold curtain. Three deity figures stand or sit on decorated brass pedestals: a small standing figure at left with a crown and garlands, a central seated murti draped in orange cloth with a red-and-white beaded necklace and gold pendant, and a seated figure at right in orange with a crown and flower garlands. Red and yellow flowers and green leaves adorn the pedestals. In front, a brass tray holds nine wooden bowls of grains, spices, sliced vegetables, rice and offerings as naivedyam. A silver lamp with a lit wick and an oil lamp on a brass plate burn nearby, with a stick of incense at left and scattered marigold petals.