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A photograph of a devi alankaram arrangement in a temple shrine. In the foreground, a golden-faced deity murti wears a pink and magenta silk sari, a crown with a jewelled pink headpiece, layered silver necklaces and a garland of yellow marigolds, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. Behind it stands a second deity murti with a silver crown and face, wearing a red and green silk sari and a silver necklace, with white and pink floral garlands framing the golden arch. Two tall brass oil lamps with multiple lit wicks stand at left, and a few small lit diyas glow in front. Offerings and a green palm frond are visible at the top right. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a devi alankaram at a shrine. A seated goddess figure in a red and gold sari with a jewelled crown and silver necklaces is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands. Behind her stands a second deity murti in a silver crown and ornate silver ornaments within a gilded arched niche. Tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks, one topped with a bird figure, flank the figures, and a palm frond rises between them.A photograph of a devi alankaram arrangement inside a temple-style shrine. In the foreground a large statue of a goddess sits in a red and magenta sari with silver jewelry, a silver crown with a tall pointed finial, flower garlands in yellow, white and red, and an open raised palm. Behind her a second sculpted deity figure is dressed in red with silver ornaments and garlands. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks and bird-shaped finials flank the figures, and a palm frond stands behind them against a gold arched frame. No living people are visible.KAILASA HYDERABAD On October 11, 2026 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, with a seated goddess figure in a pink and red silk sari with a gold-brocaded border, adorned with a silver crown, a silver necklace and bangles, and garlands of white flowers and yellow marigolds. A small child-sized figure in a yellow sari sits in front of her lap. Behind, a darker murti with a silver crown and ornate silver jewellery stands within a gilded arch hung with white and red garlands. Lit brass oil lamps with bird-topped stems flank the shrine, and brass plates of offerings with yellow flowers and food sit in the foreground. No physical people are visible.A decorated deity murti of a goddess seated in a shrine niche, dressed in a red and magenta silk sari with a red-gold border, silver jewelry, a jeweled crown, and a red-and-gold turban-like headpiece. Her right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Garlands of white, orange and red flowers hang around her and a small figure in a golden-yellow sari sits at her feet. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the arch, and a palm frond rises from above. This appears to be a devi alankaram, a ritual decoration of the deity.A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, decorated for devi alankaram. A golden-faced goddess figure sits centrally in a red and magenta saree with gold belt and layered silver-and-gold necklaces, a crown with tiered headdress, and a raised hand in abhaya mudra. A smaller attendant figure in green and gold sits at her lap. She wears garlands of white, red and yellow flowers, and a ribbed white-and-purple garland arch frames the shrine behind her. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on both sides, and warm light fills the dark interior.Photograph of a devi alankaram display at a KAILASA temple shrine. A golden-faced goddess murti stands at centre-right, wearing a jewelled crown, silver and gem ornaments and a green and red sari, framed by garlands of marigolds, red roses and white flowers. To the left, a second golden-faced figure in a green and gold turban and pink brocade sari wears heavy jewellery and a nose ring. In the foreground, brass oil lamps with lit wicks and a golden lamp stand burn beside the figures, with a gilded arch behind. No living people are visible.Photograph of a Navaratri devi alankaram at a temple shrine. A golden-faced deity figure in a red and pink silk sari with a jewelled crown, silver necklaces and a red-and-teal shawl dominates the left foreground. Behind, a second deity murti in silver adornment and a red skirt stands within a shrine with marigold and white flower garlands. In the lower right, a brass lamp with a bird-shaped stem holds several lit oil lamps, and a tall brass lamp stand rises on the right. No physical people are visible.A goddess murti is seated on a dark pedestal in a shrine lit by brass oil lamps. The deity wears a red and maroon silk sari with a teal border, a tall silver crown, layered pearl and silver necklaces, a silver waist belt and bangles, with a red and gold turban-style headdress. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses drape the figure, and a green-and-gold palm or staff stands behind. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops frame the image, and a brass plate holds a flame, a small bowl of offerings and kumkum. The photo shows a devi alankaram decorated with flowers and jewellery, with no people visible.A decorated deity murti, a standing figure dressed in a pink and red sari with a green-and-gold border, stands before a gold arched backdrop hung with white flower garlands and yellow marigold garlands. Its face is painted, with a tilak on the forehead, and it wears a silver crown and a silver necklace and bangles, with a palm-frond banner rising behind it. A smaller figure in a yellow-green sari stands at its left side. Several brass oil lamps with lit wicks surround the figure, and marigold flowers lie in the foreground. A small screen edge appears at the upper right. No people are visible in the scene.Devi alankaram at a temple shrine: two decorated goddess murtis, one large golden-faced figure in the foreground wearing a pink and green crown-like headdress, pink and red silk sari with gold border, layered silver and gem necklaces, nose ring and earrings, and a figure behind in a green and red sari with a silver crown and jewelled necklaces. Both murtis are garlanded with yellow marigolds and white flowers. Lit brass oil lamps with a golden peacock-shaped lamp stand in front, with a bamboo stalk beside them. Gold draping and a decorated arch frame the background. No people are visible.A photograph of a devi alankaram arrangement inside a shrine. A large seated goddess murti in a magenta and pink saree with a teal and gold border, wearing layered silver necklaces, a silver belt and a golden crown with a peacock-feather style ornament, raises one hand in abhaya mudra. Her face is painted gold. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white blooms drape her body. Behind her a smaller silver-crowned deity murti stands in an ornate gold arch decorated with white and purple flower garlands and a green palm frond. Brass lamps with lit oil wicks, some with bird-shaped finials, stand on both sides, and more oil lamps hang from the ceiling. A small figure in gold attire sits at the lower left. No physical people are clearly visible.