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A photograph of a Durga Puja pandal shrine with a large multi-armed goddess murti in gold and red ornamentation, flanked by smaller painted deity figures including Ganesha on the left and a green-faced figure on the right. Foreground at centre, a framed photograph of a smiling man with a pink-and-red wrap and rudraksha mala has been placed over the central figure, garlanded with yellow, red and white flower garlands; the printed image is a depiction, not a physical person. Small framed portraits appear in the upper corners, one showing a man in an orange turban, and a red-flowered garland hangs at the bottom. Gold decorative panels, a red brocade altar cloth and offering items in front complete the scene.

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A photograph of a Durga Puja altar at KAILASA Hyderabad, dominated by a large multi-armed Durga murti with a golden crown and weapons, flanked by Ganesha with an elephant head, a green-skinned figure, and two other deity murtis. Central in front is a seated figure in a pink-red shawl and rudraksha mala, with a red-and-white tilak marking, the figure's clothing and garlands in red, yellow, and white flowers, which is a statue or figure rather than a clearly visible living person. Framed portraits hang on the sides, one showing a figure in orange with a turban, and the altar is decorated with gold-trimmed panels, golden drapes, marigold and rose garlands, and a red-and-gold cloth on the platform.A decorated shrine with a multi-armed goddess murti in gold and red, flanked by Ganesha in gold and figures in yellow and green. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murtis. In front, a framed-looking figure in a pink and orange robe with a pink turban and crescent emblem sits draped in garlands, appearing to be a sculpted or printed portrait rather than a physical person. Small framed photographs appear on wooden side stands, and golden banners with garlands hang at the top corners.A decorated Durga Puja pandal shrine with a large multi-armed Durga murti in red and gold at centre, holding weapons, with Ganesha in pink and gold to the left and figures in bright costumes flanking her. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers hang across the figures, and gold-framed banners with ornate motifs decorate the upper corners beside gold draped fabric. A pink standing figure in front wears a crescent-topped headpiece with a garland and is partly obscured by a shoulder-height arrangement. Two framed black-and-white photographs stand on small gold tiered pedestals on either side, one showing a seated man in meditation posture. No physical people are visible in the scene.A large cutout photograph of a smiling figure in a red-orange turban with a crescent moon emblem and red-orange robes, garlanded with marigold and red flower garlands, placed seated on a gold throne in front of a deity murti. The deity is a multi-armed yellow goddess with a gold crown and red jewelled ornaments, holding weapons including a trident, surrounded by an elephant-headed Ganesha murti, a green figure and other murtis in a decorated arch with gold drapery. The cutout is a printed picture, not a physical person. Decorated festival puja display.A photograph of a Durga Puja shrine with a multi-armed goddess murti at the centre, wearing a gold crown and holding weapons including a trident and sword in her many hands, with a lion beside her. Other painted murtis flank the scene, including Ganesha on the left and a green-faced figure in the lower right. A large pink-tinted portrait of a smiling bald man in saffron-pink robes and a rudraksha mala, wearing a crescent-moon marked head covering, is garlanded with marigolds and rose-pink flowers and seated on a golden throne-like chair. Below, a red-and-gold draped pedestal and a kalasha with green leaves sit in front of white-painted sticks. The portrait is a printed image, not a physical person, and no people are visible in the frame.A photograph of a shrine with a multi-armed goddess murti in gold and red ornamentation, holding weapons, flanked by Ganesha and other deity figures, under a decorated arch with gold drapery. In front sits a large printed cutout photograph of a person wearing a red-orange turban with a crescent emblem, red-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, garlanded with red, yellow and white flower garlands, placed on a gold-trimmed seat on a draped table. The printed cutout is a depiction, not a physical person, and no living people are visible.Photograph of a Durga Puja altar with a large multi-armed goddess murti in red and gold crowned with an ornate golden headdress, flanked by smaller golden deity figures including Ganesha and a green figure. In front stands a printed portrait of a smiling man in pink and red robes with a red-and-pink cloth headpiece, garlanded with yellow, white and red flower malas and seated on a gold-bordered pink cloth. A person in orange robes kneels at the left edge with their back to the camera. Before the altar are brass bowls of red flowers, marigolds, kumkum, a green fruit, a shell-like object, and oil lamps on pedestals, all on a red cloth. No readable text is visible.A photograph of a Navaratri puja shrine at KAILASA Hyderabad. At the centre stands a multi-armed Durga murti with a golden crown and many raised arms, flanked by painted clay figures of Ganesha with a pink trunk, Lakshmi-type goddesses and a green figure. In front sits a large printed cutout photograph of a smiling figure in a red-saffron turban with a crescent emblem, red-orange robe and rudraksha beads, garlanded with yellow, white and red flower malas and seated on a red-gold throne. A man in saffron-orange cloth bends over the offering area at left, while a seated devotee's hands are visible at lower left. Brass vessels, incense sticks, a red-gold cloth, a tray of flowers and a brass lamp with a flame sit on the floor before the altar.A large cutout printed portrait of a smiling man in a saffron-orange turban with a crescent emblem and rudraksha malas, seated on a golden throne-like chair draped in red and gold cloth. Red, white and yellow flower garlands hang around the portrait. Behind it stands a multi-armed golden-and-red deity murti of Durga with a crown and weapons, flanked by a green demon figure with a moustache. A kalasha with green leaves sits in front on a red cloth. The printed portrait is a depiction, not a physical person.A Durga puja set-up under a gold-bordered canopy with a multi-armed goddess murti flanked by a lion, Ganesha and other deity figures, all garlanded with yellow, red and white flowers. In front, a large printed portrait of a smiling man in a saffron-and-pink turban and pink shawl sits on a golden seat, garlanded in marigolds and roses. A man in a saffron wrap bends over the seat near the portrait. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and cream turban sits on a red cloth beside brass plates of fruit, flowers, turmeric, kumkum and betel leaves, with small oil lamps and flower baskets. A framed portrait appears at upper right.A photograph of a Durga Puja shrine with a large multi-armed Durga murti in gold and red ornaments, flanked by other painted deity figures including Ganesha at left. In front, a devotee in orange dhoti and a shawl bends forward, one hand raised toward a seated figure in pink clothing with a pink turban bearing a crescent emblem, wearing a thick yellow, white and red flower garland. Before the shrine stand brass pots with sticks, scattered marigold petals, and banana-leaf plates of food offerings on a red floor.A photograph of a shrine during a fire ritual. Central focus is a large printed or cutout portrait of a smiling man wearing a red turban with a crescent emblem, red robe and rudraksha-style beaded garland, seated with raised hand and a red-and-pink garland draped over it; this is a depiction on paper, not a person in the scene. Behind it stand a multi-armed goddess murti with a crown and weapons, flanked by Ganesha and another goddess murti in gold and red ornate clothing, all garlanded with marigold and rose strings. To the lower left a priest with bare upper body, white body markings and an orange cloth wrapped on his shoulder gestures toward a brass vessel. At lower right an open fire pit with bright flames, with brass vessels, small lamps and incense sticks in the foreground. Another orange-clad person sits partly visible at left.