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A photograph of a flower-decorated arrangement on a dark wooden tray in front of a gold-beige curtain. Two bronze-coloured metal figures stand at the sides: on the left a small standing figure with a raised hand and a purple flower on its head, and on the right a seated deity murti with a green cloth draped over its lap and a purple flower on its head. In the centre is a tiered bronze pedestal stacked with pink-and-orange flowers. Clusters of red, pink, peach and yellow ixora blossoms and green leaves surround the figures. No people are visible.

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Photo of three bronze-coloured murtis arranged on a dark stone-like platform before a gold curtain. On the left stands a small standing figure with one hand raised in blessing, wearing a flower on its head. In the centre is a tiered metal stand or peetha topped with a small cluster of stacked red and yellow flowers and a blue-violet bloom. On the right is a seated deity murti holding a bundle of yellow flowers, with a green cloth draped over its shoulder, a red flower bunch in front and a red flower garland on its base. Scattered red and yellow flowers lie around the base of the arrangement, and there are no people visible.2024-03-11A photograph of three bronze-coloured murtis on a dark cloth-covered table in front of a gold drape, decorated with fresh flowers. On the left stands a small standing figure with hands raised in a blessing gesture, holding a bowl, wearing a blue flower on its head. At centre is a tiered pyramid-shaped base with a bell-shaped lower tier, topped with a blue flower and stacked with red flowers. On the right is a seated deity murti holding a flower stem, with a green cloth draped over its lap and a red flower garland near its head. Scattered white jasmine and red and pink ixora flowers lie in front of the murtis. No people are visible.Three bronze-coloured metal murtis stand on a dark slate platform decorated with clusters of red, pink and orange ixora flowers and scattered petals. At the centre is a tiered shivalingam-style pedestal with a layered base topped by a small blue-and-white decorated form, surrounded by pink and white ixora blossoms. To the left stands a small standing figure, bare-chested and holding a flower, while to the right a seated deity figure holds a flower in one raised hand and sits beside a smaller companion figure dressed in green cloth. A golden-yellow curtain forms the backdrop.2024-01-09A photograph of a temple altar arrangement on a dark wooden platform in front of a beige draped cloth. Three bronze-coloured murtis stand or sit on it: at left a small standing figure with hands raised holding flowers, in the centre a tiered stepped pedestal of stacked squares decorated with red and white flowers, and at right a seated deity murti in a green cloth holding a staff-like object while a red-pink floral offering rests before it. Red ixora and pink flower garlands and loose blossoms are arranged around the base, with scattered petals on the floor. No people are visible.A photograph of three bronze-coloured metal murtis arranged on a dark green cloth in front of a beige drape. At centre is a tiered bronze pedestal with a stepped top decorated with red and white flowers, and a flared base. On the left stands a small bronze figure of a standing male devotee with palms joined in a gesture of greeting, holding a bunch of cream-white flowers. On the right is a seated bronze deity with a tall crown and a green cloth draped over its lap, holding a bunch of cream-white flowers. Bright red ixora-style flowers are placed around the bases. No living people are visible.A photograph of a shrine altar with three bronze-coloured metal images on a dark stone slab in front of gold curtains. On the left stands a small standing figure with one hand raised in blessing, wearing a short dhoti and a lavender flower on the head. In the centre is a tiered brass stepped pedestal decorated with red and yellow flowers and a lavender bloom at its top. On the right, a seated figure in a green cloth holds a bouquet of yellow flowers, with a red garland of ixora flowers beside it. Clusters of red ixora blossoms lie on the slab at the base of each figure, with scattered petals on the surface.Three bronze-toned metal murtis are arranged on a dark green cloth in front of a gold drape. On the left stands a small standing figure with one hand raised in blessing and a red flower on its head. The centre shows a tiered pedestal-style altar base topped with a blue flower and decorated with red and yellow blossoms. On the right a seated deity murti holds a staff and a bundle of yellow flowers, with a green cloth draped over its lap and a red-flowered bouquet beside it. Loose orange, red and pink ixora-type flowers are scattered around the base of the arrangement.Photograph of a worship arrangement on a dark wooden platform in front of a gold-coloured drape. Centre: a bronze-toned sri chakra style meru of stacked tiers topped with red flowers on a round base. Left: a standing bronze-coloured figure of a child-like deity with raised hand, on a pedestal, with orange flowers at its base. Right: a seated bronze-coloured deity murti with four arms, holding a staff-like object, wearing a crown and a green cloth, on a pedestal, with red flowers draped over it and piled at its base. Scattered red flowers lie on the platform. No people are visible.2024-06-23A photograph of a shrine arrangement on a dark wooden board set on a tiled floor, with a gold curtain behind. At the centre stands a bronze tiered pedestal shaped like a stepped shrine base with a small yellow flower on top. To the left stands a small bronze figure of a bare-chested male figure with a red tilak on the forehead, one hand raised. To the right stands a bronze female deity figure wearing a crown and a green cloth. The base of the arrangement is heaped with red, pink and yellow ixora flowers and green leaves, and a silver bowl sits in the lower right foreground. No people are visible.A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a dark stone-patterned platform in front of a gold draped cloth. Three bronze-coloured metal figures are arranged in a row. On the left, a standing figure with raised right hand, adorned with red flowers on the head. In the centre, a tiered bronze pedestal shaped like a sacred mountain or meru, decorated with purple and red flowers and small yellow blossoms. On the right, a seated female deity holding a small vessel and a stem, with a green cloth draped over her and yellow and red flowers in her lap. Yellow and red flower heaps lie at the base of each figure. No people are visible.Photograph of a bronze-toned ritual display on a dark wooden tray against a beige draped curtain, with no people visible. On the left stands a small standing bronze figure of a young devotee with one hand raised in blessing, wearing a red flower on the head. At centre is a bronze stepped pyramid, a meru-style form, on a broad lotus-like base, topped with red flowers. On the right is a seated bronze deity figure, shown with a crown-like headdress and holding red ixora flower bunches, with additional red flowers scattered on the tray. Red ixora blossoms in the foreground complete the offering arrangement.2024-06-16A photograph of a temple altar arrangement on a dark stone slab with a gold-toned cloth backdrop. Two bronze-coloured standing figures flank a tiered bronze pedestal. The figure on the left is a small male figure holding flowers. The figure on the right is a seated female figure in a green cloth, holding yellow flowers and red ixora blossoms. Clusters of orange, red and pink ixora flowers, green leaves and loose yellow flowers are arranged in front. Below, on a steel tray, a small cup holds white sugar or camphor-like material and a steel vessel holds a dark liquid. No people are visible.