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A ritual puja arrangement on a green embroidered cloth with gold border, set against a gold curtain. Three deity figures stand or sit on decorated brass pedestals: a small standing figure at left with a crown and garlands, a central seated murti draped in orange cloth with a red-and-white beaded necklace and gold pendant, and a seated figure at right in orange with a crown and flower garlands. Red and yellow flowers and green leaves adorn the pedestals. In front, a brass tray holds nine wooden bowls of grains, spices, sliced vegetables, rice and offerings as naivedyam. A silver lamp with a lit wick and an oil lamp on a brass plate burn nearby, with a stick of incense at left and scattered marigold petals.

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A festive altar display. The central murti wears an orange-red cloth and a heavy layered necklace with a flower garland, flanked by red and yellow flowers. The murti on the left wears a turban and necklaces, and the one on the right wears a crown and red-orange garments with floral decoration. In front, brass and silver trays hold brass bowls of colourful grains, dry fruits and sweets, red flowers scattered around, a silver lamp with lit wicks, and incense sticks. No people are visible.A decorated puja altar with three figures on raised silver-edged plates: a small standing figure on the left with a bead garland, a central seated deity murti in orange and red garments with a blue-and-gold necklace and flower adornments, and a figure on the right in orange clothing with yellow flowers. Red and orange flowers, yellow marigolds, and green leaves surround them. In front, a brass bowl holds fifteen small bowls of prepared food offerings, including rice, colourful sweets and grains. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands on the left beside incense sticks, and a second lit lamp with a small cluster of flames sits on the right on a silver tray. Green embroidered cloth covers the table against a gold curtain. No people are visible.A decorated altar with a green embroidered cloth and gold curtain behind it displays three deity murtis on raised silver-edged platforms. The central figure wears an orange cloth, layered beaded necklaces and a blue-and-gold ornament, decorated with red and yellow flowers. The figure on the left wears brown-toned garments and a flower garland, and the figure on the right is clothed in orange and red with a crown and flowers. Red and yellow flower heaps surround the platforms. In the foreground are a tray of bowls holding offerings including rice, sweets and cooked foods, a silver bowl, a lit oil lamp, a metal plate with incense sticks and scattered petals. No people are visible.2024-08-09A decorated altar with three deity murtis on silver-edged platforms draped in green and gold cloth. The central murti wears an orange-red garment, layered red and gold necklaces and a gold crown, with a flower on its head. The murti at right wears a crown and orange garment with red and gold ornaments, and the figure at left is smaller, wearing a red headpiece and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Yellow and red ixora flowers, green leaves and a red flower garland decorate the altar. Silver plates hold fruit, a conch shell and a brass lamp, and a silver bowl sits at right. No people are visible.A photograph of a puja arrangement on a green gold-embroidered cloth, with no people visible. Three decorated deity murtis stand on gold-rimmed wooden peethas: a small standing figure with a jewelled garment on the left, a central seated figure with a crown, rich red and blue jewellery and white flowers, and a seated figure with a crown, yellow and red flowers and orange drapery on the right. Red and orange flower garlands and blossoms decorate the murtis and bases. In front, a brass tray holds bowls of rice and colourful offerings with red flowers, a silver kalasha-style bowl stands beside a plate of sindoor and red petals, and a lit oil lamp sits on a brass plate at right. This appears to be a morning puja setting with offerings.2024-06-23A photograph of a decorated altar with no people present. Three ornate murti figures stand on gilded trays over a green embroidered cloth: a small figure on the left with a red-brown body and jeweled garland, a central figure draped in red and adorned with blue and gold jewels, and a figure on the right in orange and gold with a crown and jeweled necklace. The murtis are heaped with red, orange, yellow and pink flowers, white blossoms and green leaves. In the foreground a red silk cloth is piled with red and yellow ixora-type flowers, with silver plates holding sliced papaya and a lamp with a lit flame on the right. Golden drapes form the background.2024-06-23A decorated temple altar with three deity murtis on a green embroidered cloth with gold border. Center: a seated murti in orange cloth wearing a blue and red beaded garland and a crown-like headdress, flanked by red and yellow flower heaps and blue star-shaped flowers. Left: a standing murti with a jeweled ornament and bow-like object. Right: a standing murti in orange with a tall crown holding flowers. Silver trays hold red and yellow flowers, a bowl of white sweets, a silver plate, a lit oil lamp on a silver stand, and a small silver cup. Golden curtains form the backdrop. No people are visible.A photo of a temple altar dressed for worship with red and gold brocade cloth. At the centre sits a deity murti in orange garments, adorned with a large jewelled necklace of blue and red stones and a gold crown, with a green leaf tucked behind it. Flanking figures on either side wear jewelled necklaces and orange garments and hold yellow and orange flowers. Red ixora and yellow flower garlands lie on ornate trays and a central pile of yellow and red blossoms. Metal plates hold cut fruit, a bowl of red powder, a small lamp dish and a cup. Golden curtains form the backdrop. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated puja arrangement on a green embroidered cloth with gold borders. Three figures stand on silver-edged brocade pedestals: a small figure on the left in brown and red attire with a flower garland, a central deity murti in orange and red garments draped with jewelled gold ornaments and a crown-like headpiece, and a figure on the right in orange garments wearing a crown and jewellery. Red and pink ixora-type flowers, yellow and violet blossoms, and green leaves decorate the figures and the cloth. In the foreground sit a silver plate with a small lit oil lamp, a steel cup, a silver bowl with a spoon, and a plate holding flower-decorated offerings. No people are visible.2024-03-11A festive puja table dressed in a yellow and gold brocade cloth before gold curtains. Three small murti figures sit on raised gold-edged wooden plinths decorated with red ixora flowers, purple blossoms and green leaves; the centre figure wears an elaborate gold and blue jewelled garment and crown, while the figures on the left and right wear ornate gold ornaments and dress. A large brass thali holds seven bowls of rice dishes, lentils, vegetables and yellow and orange preparations as naivedyam. Oil lamps burn in a silver dish on the left and a brass lamp on the right, with brass plates, a small kalasha-style vessel and scattered red petals. No people are visible.2024-06-10A photograph of a decorated altar with three deity murtis on raised wooden platforms draped in a gold brocade cloth. The central figure wears an orange and blue silk garment with heavy gold and beaded jewellery and a crown-like headdress. The figures on either side wear red and purple garments with gold ornaments and garlands. Red and orange ixora-style flowers and yellow blossoms decorate each murti and the altar. In front, a red velvet cloth holds a flower arrangement with blue star-shaped blooms, a steel bowl of cut fruit, a small silver bowl, and a brass plate with a lit oil lamp. No physical people are visible.2024-06-10Three deity murtis are displayed on decorated wooden stands over a green and gold embroidered cloth. The central murti wears layered necklaces of red and white beads, a gold pendant, and an orange and red garment, with yellow and red flowers placed at its base. The left figure, standing and holding a small object, wears a dark garment with bead necklaces and a white flower in its hair. The right seated figure wears a crown, orange garment, bead and gold necklaces, and blue flowers, with yellow and red flowers arranged on its stand. Gold-trimmed cushions and a golden drape form the backdrop.