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A decorated shrine with a seated deity murti dressed in a red sari and silver-toned jewelled ornaments, flanked by garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers and a second deity figure behind. A bare-backed priest in white dhoti with a yellow-fringed shawl over his head sits at the left, facing the deity. On the right a smiling man in a red turban and red garment holds a large garland of red, yellow and white flowers. Green palm-leaf decorations, a gold-trimmed pillar and a painted panel with blue elephant and floral motifs frame the scene, with brass pots and a red offering table in front.

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Photograph of a Navaratri devi alankaram at a temple shrine. Three decorated deity murtis stand on a red-draped altar, one central goddess in red and gold sari with crown and silver-gold jewelled chest ornament, flanked by others; each is adorned with large garlands in red, yellow, green and white, with kalasha-style pots and flower arrangements in front. In the foreground left, a bare-backed priest in white dhoti with a cream shawl draped over his shoulders faces the altar. On the right, a smiling person in a maroon turban, rudraksha mala and white-and-red garland stands beside a golden carved pillar and a large green palm-leaf decoration.A decorated shrine pavilion with golden carved arches, orange and striped drapery, and tall palm-leaf columns frames a row of painted deity murtis with crowns and garlands, set on a red-draped altar with flower-filled brass vessels. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in white dhoti sits facing the altar, holding a fan-like whisk. At right, a large painted portrait of a smiling man wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and a multicoloured garland over white clothing, and is seated on an ornate golden throne. Painted pillars with elephant and floral motifs flank the scene.A decorated temple shrine during a Navaratri-style alankaram with a golden ornate arch and gold pillars draped in yellow cloth and multicolour garlands. Several deity murtis stand on a red-draped platform, adorned with garlands and flower decorations. In the foreground a bare-backed priest in white dhoti with a white shawl sits facing the shrine. On the right, a smiling man in a red turban, rudraksha mala and white-and-multicolour garland sits on a golden elephant-motif seat, gesturing with his hand. Green palm-leaf decorations frame the scene.Photograph of a festive ritual setting in a temple-style hall with a gold-framed backdrop and orange draped cloth. Three deity murtis, richly decorated with garlands, sit on a red-draped altar in front of a tiered arrangement of flowers and brass lamps. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at left, facing the altar. At right, a seated person wearing a red turban, a rudraksha-style mala, and a multicoloured garland with white floral strands sits on a gold throne. A tall green palm-leaf decoration stands beside the throne, and a fire pit with clay walls appears in the foreground with brass vessels nearby.A photograph of a decorated stage shrine with deity murtis dressed in gold and red garments and garlands in yellow, green, red and white. Three goddess figures sit under gold arches at the centre and back, with a central figure in green and gold. Marigold garlands drape the arches, and brass and silver kalashas and offering vessels with yellow flowers sit on a red-draped table. Gold curtains and colourful striped panels frame the set, and a tall green palm-leaf decoration stands at right. At far right, a smiling man in a red turban, saffron-red robe and rudraksha mala stands beside a garland-decorated pillar, next to an ornate gold throne. Festival alankaram decoration is shown.A photograph of a Navaratri homa setting at a temple. Three decorated deity murtis stand on a raised platform draped with yellow cloth and garlands of marigold and white flowers in red, green and yellow. Small brass-like urns with green leaves and offerings sit at the base, and a fire burns on the red-covered altar in front. A tall green palm-leaf column stands beside the fire. On the right edge, a person in a red head wrap and a garland of white and multicolour flowers stands near a golden pillar with carved elephants. Colourful striped and flower-patterned panels frame the scene.A temple ritual scene under a yellow canopy with purple, red and white garlands hanging above. On the left, a bare-chested priest with a white head wrap, rudraksha mala beads and white markings on his arms and chest holds his hand raised in a gesture. Behind him, two decorated deity murtis in red, green and white garlands stand on a red-draped table with kalasha pots and fruit offerings. On the right, a woman in a red head covering and a white-and-green garland sits on an ornate gold chair beside a gold pillar, with palm-leaf decorations framing the scene.A decorated temple pavilion with golden carved arches, orange and yellow draped cloth, and tall green palm-leaf pillars with painted floral and elephant panels. Three deity murtis in ornate golden and red-and-yellow garlanded alankaram sit on a red-draped platform with brass and silver lamps and bowls. In the foreground a bare-backed priest in a white dhoti with a long hair tail faces the deities. On the right, a seated figure in a red turban, rudraksha mala and a multicolored garland sits on a golden throne-like seat beside the altar. The setting is a Navaratri devi alankaram ritual with decorative garlands and offerings.KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +3 copiesA photograph of a homa fire ceremony in a decorated tent. A fire burns in a pit in the lower right foreground, with logs and ash visible. A tall green palm-frond stalk tied with white cord stands behind the fire. On the right, a person sits on an ornate gold throne with carved elephant motifs, wearing a red turban, a red-and-gold garment, and garlands of white, yellow, green and red flowers. Behind and to the left, deity murti with bright red, yellow and white floral decorations sit on an altar draped in red cloth, with brass kalasha-style pots, banana leaves and a brass lamp stand nearby. Colourful geometric and floral panels hang behind the throne.A photograph of a decorated shrine with three deity murtis on a red-draped platform in front of a gold-cloth canopy. The central murti wears a red and gold garment and a silver-embellished crown, flanked by two figures in yellow and red garlands. A small fire burns in the foreground beside brass pots and potted plants. Overhead hang striped garlands of purple, white and yellow flowers. On the right a person in a maroon turban and a garland of white, green and yellow flowers smiles beside a carved gold pillar with a painted elephant panel.A homa fire burns in a fire pit at the center of a decorated temple-style pavilion. Tall green palm-leaf stalks wrapped with white cord stand beside the flames. To the left, a group of deity murtis with yellow and red garlands sit on a draped red altar, with potted plants and metal pots holding offerings. A red-cloth-draped figure in a golden throne-like seat on the right wears a red turban, red rudraksha-style beaded garland and large white-and-yellow flower garlands, smiling at the fire. A red-and-white patterned cloth with a floral motif hangs on the pillar behind.