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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.

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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.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 temple-style shrine tableau with a golden-yellow canopy and draped cloth. Central deity murti in red and green garments stands before a row of smaller figures, backed by a large arch decorated with rainbow-coloured ribbons and white flower garlands. In front, a rectangular homa fire pit lined with yellow paste holds burnt logs and ash, with a brass vessel beside it. On the left, a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a small oil lamp. On the right, a seated figure in a red turban and a bright multicolour garland of white, yellow, green and red flowers sits on a carved golden throne with a red cushion, beside a palm-leaf screen and decorated pillars.A photograph of a homa ritual set up inside a decorated pavilion draped with yellow and orange cloth and bunting. At center is a shrine with a deity murti surrounded by garlands and brass pots holding flowers. In the foreground a rectangular fire pit with a wooden log and offerings. On the left, a priest in a white dhoti with bare upper body, wearing rudraksha beads, holds a small brass lamp and stands near a brass bowl. On the right, a seated man in a red turban and red-and-white garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, with a red and orange shawl draped over him. Palm-leaf decorations frame the scene.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.KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +4 copiesA 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.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 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 puja at a temple-style pandal. A seated person on a gilded throne wears a red turban, a red garland and a white-and-multicolour flower garland, with a palm-leaf arch behind. To the right, a standing man in a white dhoti with an orange-and-gold border and a white shawl holds his palms together in namaskar, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold chain. On the left, an altar holds decorated deity murtis under colourful flower garlands, with brass lamps and a fire pit burning in front.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.