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Photograph of a festive altar decorated for Navaratri under a yellow canopy. Three deity murtis are dressed and adorned: the central figure wears a green-and-dark-green sari, a silver chest ornament, a blue stone necklace and a red-jeweled crown, flanked by a murti in a green skirt and pink-red sash and another holding a veena in red clothing. Each is framed by an arch of yellow, red, green and white flower garlands on gilded thrones. In front are brass kalasha pots topped with yellow-dyed coconut and mango leaves, a brass bell, small brass cups and a red cloth covering the platform. The scene reflects a devi alankaram.

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A decorated shrine under a golden canopy with yellow, red and white flower garlands arching behind the figures. Three devi murti sit on thrones: the central one wears a green and dark-green silk sari with heavy silver jewellery and a blue pendant, a crown and a yellow face; a figure on the left holds a lotus and staff-like object in a pink and green sari; another on the right holds a veena in a white garment. Kalasha pots wrapped in yellow cloth stand at the base beside a brass oil lamp, marigold garlands, and a red cloth covering the floor. No people are visible.A photograph of a Navaratri devi alankaram display under a gold satin canopy with rainbow-coloured floral festoons at the top. Three decorated deity murtis sit in arched backdrops of red, yellow, green and white flower garlands with gold filigree arches. The central figure wears a green silk sari, a silver and blue-stone necklace and a jewelled crown, with a silver-embellished ornamental panel in front. Another figure on the left wears a pink and green sari and holds a lotus or staff, and a figure on the right holds a veena. Brass oil lamps, yellow marigold garlands and coconuts wrapped in yellow cloth sit on a maroon velvet cloth in front, with kalasha-style pots decorated with white netting. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity alankaram for Navaratri inside a hall with a gold cloth canopy. Three goddess murtis sit on golden thrones framed by garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers with dotted white blossoms. The central murti wears a silver-and-stone ornamented bodice, a jewelled crown, a long bead necklace and a yellow face; a smaller seated figure in a pink sari sits above. Kalashas wrapped in mango leaves and yellow flowers flank the altar, with brass oil lamps, a bell, a brass vessel and small offering bowls with yellow petals on a red cloth. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity alankaram at a temple shrine. A yellow-faced central deity murti sits under a yellow and red floral arch, wearing a green sari, a silver heart-shaped chest ornament, layered silver necklaces and a jewelled crown. Behind it, a golden backdrop hangs in pleats, with strings of white, yellow, red, green and purple flower garlands draped above. Two smaller murtis flank the central figure, each in pink, red or green garments with crowns. Brass and metal pots decorated with mango leaves and marigolds stand at the base, with small oil lamps, a brass vessel, flower petals and a plate of offerings on the red cloth. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity alankaram at a temple shrine. In the centre, a golden-faced deity murti wears a heavy silver breastplate, gold necklaces and a jeweled crown, framed by a yellow and red flower arch. Behind her, a second murti in a pink sari with a tall gold crown is seated on a golden throne with floral garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. Orange and gold draped fabric hangs overhead. On the red table in front are silver pots with mango-leaf and marigold decorations, brass bowls, a plate of turmeric or kumkum and a basket of yellow flowers. At the lower left, a man with his back to the camera wears a cream and gold shawl over bare skin and a white dhoti, standing before the altar.A photograph of a Navaratri worship arrangement with a fire pit in the foreground. Three deity murtis stand under ornate golden arches wrapped in yellow, red and green garlands with white flower strings. The central figure wears a gold crown, blue and silver jewelry and a green skirt, and sits in front of a figure holding a veena-like instrument on the right and a deity in pink on the left. Several decorated kalasha pots with mango leaves and coconuts sit on a maroon cloth. A bright flame from a homa fire is visible at the bottom. Yellow drapery hangs behind the altar. No physical people are visible.A photograph of decorated deity murtis for Navaratri devi alankaram at a temple shrine. Several figures are adorned with heavy garlands in yellow, red, green and white, with white flower-bud garlands arching behind them. The central figure wears a silver-and-jewelled necklace and a crown, with a red garland draped over its arm. Figures on the right and centre wear pink, green and gold silk saris and crowns. Offerings include a brass lamp, green leaves, marigold and red flower arrangements, and a small brass bird figurine. These are statues, not physical people, and no people are visible.A photograph of a festival altar at KAILASA Hyderabad during a Navaratri devi ritual. Three goddess murti figures stand on a red-draped platform, adorned with yellow and white flower garlands, gold crowns and gold arches, and red and green garland drapes. The central goddess wears a red sari, a green lower cloth, a silver breastplate and a gold necklace. Brass and clay pots with mango leaves and marigold flowers flank the figures. In the foreground a fire pit burns beside a coconut wrapped in white jasmine garland and green leaves, and a hand at the left holds a plate of white puffed offerings. Striped cloth bunting hangs above in blue, yellow, red and white.A decorated shrine of deity murti adorned for Navaratri alankaram. A central goddess figure wears a green sari with a gold crown, a large silver-and-gold necklace, blue jewelled chest ornaments and a long strand of pearls, and is framed by a yellow and red garland arch. Flanking figures include a murti in a red and green sari holding a veena-like instrument, and a ganesha-style murti at the left with a red and white garland. Yellow and red marigold garlands, white flower chains with blue centres, green banana leaves and decorative cloth surround the figures. Palm plants and a window appear in the background.Close photograph of festive deity alankaram at a KAILASA Hyderabad Navaratri setting. Central deity murti with a yellow face, jeweled crown and heavy silver-toned and blue-stone necklaces, dressed in a dark green silk garment. It is framed by a large arch of yellow, red and green marigold garlands. Flanking figures wear pink and green silk with silver ornaments; one holds a veena. Decorative silver and gemstone jewellery, white flowers and mango leaves surround the lower left, and yellow marigold garlands drape the base. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a Navaratri devi alankaram display at a temple setting with a homa fire in the foreground. Three decorated deity murtis sit on a red-draped platform beneath a golden canopy with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. The central murti wears a red and green garment, a silver necklace and a crown, flanked by two seated figures, one holding a veena. Brass kalashas with leaves and flowers sit in front, and a brass oil lamp stands at right beside a flaming fire pit made of wood and bricks. No people are visible.A decorated deity murti set on a red-draped altar in a shrine. The central figure is a golden-faced goddess with a jewelled crown, a large silver-and-blue crystal necklace and a gold bead garland, seated within a thick arch of yellow and red marigold-style garlands studded with white and sparkling beads. Above and behind, a second smaller golden figure in a pink and red sari wears a tall jewelled crown and holds objects in raised hands. Yellow marigold petals lie before the murti, with brass bowls, a brass oil lamp, green leaves and a decorated kalasha with mango leaves at the right. No physical people are visible.