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A photograph of a temple altar draped with an orange and gold embroidered cloth and a gold curtain behind. Three metal murtis stand on silver-and-gold pedestals: on the left a small standing figure in a red turban and red garment with bead necklaces, in the centre a red-draped deity murti wearing layered jewelled necklaces with blue and red stones, and on the right a seated goddess-form murti in red and gold with a crown and raised hand. In front are silver trays with a lit oil lamp in a silver cup, a lit diya on a brass stand, a bowl of white sweets, a brass cup with a spoon, orange flowers, a red flower, and incense sticks. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a home or temple altar draped with a gold and red embroidered cloth. Three metal deity murtis stand on silver-bordered wooden pedestals: a small figure on the left in a red turban and red dhoti with a garland, a central figure draped in red cloth and layered jewelled necklaces with blue and red stones, and a seated figure on the right in red garments holding a raised hand with ornate silver crown and jewellery. In front sit a silver lamp with a lit wick, a silver plate with red hibiscus flowers, a small bowl of milk or curd, a steel cup, and a lit oil lamp on a tray. No people are visible.2024-08-09A photograph of an altar set up with three deity murtis on golden peethas against a gold curtain backdrop. On the left stands a small bronze-coloured standing figure with a red cap and beaded garlands. In the centre sits a deity covered in a red cloth draped over a conical form, adorned with layered red and white flower-and-bead garlands and a gold crown. On the right sits a red-and-gold figure holding a kalasha-like object in one raised hand, wearing a crown and heavy jewelled necklaces. The altar table is covered in green embroidered cloth with red flowers. Silver plates hold a small silver bowl with an oil lamp, a silver pot, a cup of milk-like offering and red flowers, and a lit oil lamp sits on a plate at the right. Incense sticks are visible at the left edge. No people are visible.2024-06-10A photograph of a home-style puja altar draped in green cloth with gold embroidery and a gold curtain behind. Three metal murtis stand on carved, gold-patterned pedestals: a small standing figure on the left, a central deity murti wrapped in red cloth and layered with silver and jewelled necklaces, and a seated figure on the right holding a staff and wearing a crown and red garment. In front are silver plates, a silver lamp with a lit wick, a small brass lamp with a flame, a cup, a bowl of flowers and a steel vessel, plus a lit oil lamp at the right edge. No people are visible.Photograph of a puja arrangement on a gold brocade cloth with green and pink gem embellishments. Three raised golden platforms with ornate red-and-gold borders hold murtis: on the left a small bronze figure in a maroon turban and ornaments, in the centre a red silk-draped form heavily adorned with a layered gold and white-stone necklace, and on the right a seated goddess with a tall gold crown, four arms and red silk garments with gold jewellery. Before them stand a silver plate, a steel cup with milk, a small silver vessel and a bunch of red flowers. No people are visible.2024-01-09A decorated altar with three deity murtis on golden-embroidered pedestals draped in an orange brocade cloth with gold zari and colored stone embellishments. Left, a small bronze-toned figure in a red turban with a garland and ornate necklaces stands with one hand raised. Centre, a covered murti wears a red cloth veil, a jewelled gold necklace and a garland. Right, a four-armed goddess figure in red drapery with a gold crown, garlands and a child-like figure at her side stands on a pedestal. In front on a silver tray are a bowl of white sweets, a small cup of liquid, a cup, a silver dish and yellow flowers with green leaves. A golden curtain forms the backdrop.2024-03-11A photograph of a table set for puja, draped in a yellow and gold embroidered cloth with pink and green accents. Three small deity murtis sit on raised silver-and-gold trays, each with orange and red flowers. The left figure is a male deity with a red turban and rudraksha-style beaded adornments. The centre figure is a goddess seated in a red cloth draped over a layered jewelled necklace, with a white flower on her head. The right figure is a four-armed goddess in a red sari with a crown, holding a lotus-like object, with jewelled garlands. A silver tray in front holds a small cup, a silver bowl of fruit, and yellow flowers. No people are visible; the figures are statues and the scene is a puja arrangement.2024-07-09A photograph of a home or temple altar with three deity murtis set on ornate silver-and-gold trimmed pedestals draped in a yellow embroidered cloth. On the left stands a small brown metal figure of a child deity adorned with a beaded garland. The centre shows a red cloth-draped form covered with a heavy multi-layered jewelled necklace and a crown-like ornament. On the right seated figure with a raised hand and red silk garment wears a crown and layered jewelled necklaces. In front on a silver tray are a small brass cup, a steel vessel, a silver dish, a folded white cloth and a cluster of red flowers. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar set up for worship on a green cloth with gold peacock-feather embroidery and pink circular motifs. Three figures stand on ornate silver-and-red decorated pedestals. On the left, a small bronze standing figure wears a red turban and layered beaded necklaces. In the center, a draped red cloth covers a form adorned with multiple strands of jewelled necklaces and a large ornate pendant. On the right, a seated female deity figure with a golden crown, raised hand and red garment is decked in bead and jewel ornaments. In front, a silver thali holds a bowl of white sweets, a small brass cup of milk, and a yellow flower, with a silver bowl and lidded container nearby. No people are visible.A photograph of a shrine table draped with a green silk cloth embroidered with gold peacock-motif patterns, set before a gold curtain. Three metal murtis stand on gold-bordered wooden platforms: on the left, a small standing figure in a maroon turban and gold-and-red adornments holding a staff; in the centre, a deity figure draped in red cloth and layered jewelled necklaces with blue and red stones, fully covered by ornaments; on the right, a seated deity murti with a golden crown and red garment, holding a raised implement. In front, a steel plate holds white sweets, a steel bowl and cup, a covered steel dish, and a cluster of red flowers. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar draped with a gold brocade cloth embroidered with green, pink and gold motifs, backed by gold curtains. Three deity murtis sit on silver-trimmed raised platforms: a small standing figure at left in gold and silver ornaments, a central figure draped in an orange and maroon garment with a heavy gold and blue jewelled necklace, and a seated female deity at right holding a lotus-like object, wearing a crown, gold necklaces and a red and gold skirt. A round steel tray in front holds a small steel bowl, a glass of white liquid, white sweets and a heap of red flowers. No people are visible.2024-07-10A photograph of a temple altar draped in gold and yellow silk with embroidered green and pink accents. Three metal deity murtis stand on silver-bordered wooden pedestals. On the left, a small standing figure wears a wrapped cloth and a beaded garland. In the centre, a deity murti is dressed in an orange and red silk garment with a heavy gold necklace and crown. On the right, a seated female deity murti holds a raised implement and wears an orange-red sari with a jewelled crown and necklaces. In front, a silver tray holds white sweet cubes, a steel cup and small bowl, and yellow flowers, beside an empty silver plate. Curtains hang behind the altar.A 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.