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A photograph of a temple altar arrangement with three deity murtis on silver-edged wooden stands draped in an orange and gold embroidered cloth. The central murti wears heavy layered beaded necklaces and an ornate gold crown-like adornment, dressed in orange. The murti on the left is a small standing figure in dark clothing with a flower on its head, and the murti on the right wears an orange garment, a golden crown and a bright necklace. Red and orange flower garlands surround each stand. In front, a large brass tray holds about ten small bowls of rice, lentils, vegetables, yellow dishes and a central bowl of dark liquid, with a plate beside it. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated altar set up for offerings. Three deity murtis stand on silver-edged pedestals draped in red and gold brocade with peacock-motif borders. The central murti wears an orange garment, a large blue and gold necklace and a red-orange floral crown, with a bouquet of red flowers at its base. The murti on the left wears a dark tunic with a beaded necklace, and the one on the right is adorned with jewelled ornaments, a crown and orange flowers. Red and pink flower arrangements sit beside each pedestal. In front, a round tray holds many small bowls of rice, vegetable curries, grated coconut and sweets, with a silver plate beside them. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple offering arrangement on a gold embroidered cloth. Three raised, ornately framed platforms each hold a deity murti decorated with red and pink flowers and yellow blossoms. The central murti wears a layered blue and gold bead necklace and an orange cloth. The murti on the left is a small standing figure in red and gold, and the figure on the right wears an orange garment and crown-like headdress. In the foreground a brass tray holds several small bowls of cooked rice, lentils, vegetables and pickles, garnished with yellow flowers and green leaves, beside a brass plate. 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 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 home altar set up for worship, with three metal deity murtis standing on silver-rimmed wooden pedestals before a gold curtain and a green peacock-patterned cloth. The central murti is a seated figure in an orange cloth with a tall crown and layered gold necklaces, decorated with red flowers and a green leaf. The figure on the left is a small standing murti with a red headdress, and the figure on the right is a pair of seated deities in orange and gold adornment with red flowers. A large round brass tray in the foreground holds bowls of white rice, green and brown curries, a pot of yellow rice, a brass cup, and red flowers, with an empty brass plate beside it. No people are visible.2024-06-16A photograph of a decorated altar with three murtis on orange-and-gold cloth draped over a table. The central murti is a deity figure in an orange-red garment with heavy beaded necklaces, a gold crown and a jewelled chest adornment. Left and right stand smaller figures with bejewelled attire and floral headpieces, one holding a flower. Red and yellow flower arrangements surround each murti on silver trays, with a purple brocade cloth below, a plate of sweets and fruit, and steel vessels at the lower left. No people are visible; the scene reads as a deity alankaram setting for a puja.2024-01-09A 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 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 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 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.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 decorated altar for a puja, with three small metal deity murtis standing on red-and-gold trays against a gold drape and green embroidered cloth. The left murti is a standing figure holding a flute, the centre murti wears a multi-jewelled necklace and orange garment, and the right murti is a seated figure with a crown and a smaller companion figure. Red ixora flowers and green leaves are arranged around each tray. In the foreground are a brass plate with a red cloth, a flower, a lit lamp, a metal bowl of kumkum and betel-like leaves, and a brass tray with a small plate. No people are visible.2024-06-16