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A 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.

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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 altar table draped in green cloth with gold embroidery. Three metal murtis stand on silver-rimmed trays: the central figure wears an orange garment, layered bead and gold necklaces, and a crown, flanked by a figure on the left with a red cap and a figure on the right with a crown and orange cloth. Each is adorned with blue-violet flowers and garlands of red, orange and yellow blossoms with green leaves. In the foreground sits a red velvet cloth holding a flower-decorated offering, with steel bowls and covered dishes, a brass lamp with a lit wick on the right, and a white cloth bundle on the left. No people are visible.A 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.Photo of a decorated altar with three deity murti on silver-edged trays draped in a yellow gold-bordered cloth. The central figure wears an orange garment and layered silver necklaces, flanked by two figures in ornate silver ornaments and crowns, with one holding a yellow flower garland. Red ixora blossoms, yellow flowers and purple blue blossoms surround the trays. A red sequined cloth lies in front, with a silver bowl of white sweets, a covered steel dish and a steel tray of flowers at the sides. No people are visible.A 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.2024-06-10A photograph of an altar display of three deity murtis dressed with flower garlands and ornaments, set on a green embroidered cloth with a red velvet cloth in front. The central murti wears an orange and red sari, a large gold and jewelled necklace, and a crown-like headdress decorated with blue flowers, seated on a silver-bordered platform surrounded by red and orange flower heaps. The murti on the left wears a dark tunic with flower decorations and stands on an ornate tray with orange and yellow flowers. The murti on the right wears an orange-red garment with jewelled necklaces and holds yellow and red flowers. In the foreground are a silver plate of sliced apples, a conch shell, a silver bowl with small offerings, and a red flower arrangement on a silver dish. Golden drapery forms the background.Photograph of three decorated deity murtis displayed on silver-edged wooden stands atop a green cloth embroidered with gold-thread patterns. The central murti wears an orange garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a floral crown, and is surrounded by pink and red ixora flowers. The murti on the left is a standing figure in a rudraksha-style necklace and a dark turban, with blue flowers and red ixora around its base. The murti on the right is a seated figure in orange and red clothing with a crown and jewelled necklaces, decorated with red and orange flowers. A gold-edged orange curtain hangs behind, with small red and pink kumkum-like dots on the cloth.Three deity murtis are displayed on gold-trimmed low wooden pedestals set on a gold and yellow embroidered cloth against a gold drape. The central murti wears an orange and red silk garment and a heavy silver and jewelled necklace with large blue stones. The murti on the left is a small brown-skinned figure with a red turban, a jewelled necklace and a raised hand. The murti on the right is a figure in a maroon garment with a tall gold crown and layered red and jewelled necklaces, holding yellow flowers. Red ixora flower clusters and yellow blooms with green leaves surround the pedestals, and a white flower decorates the top of each murti's head.2024-06-10A 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 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.2024-01-09A 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.2024-06-16A photograph of three small deity murtis arranged on ornate silver-and-red padapuja stands draped with a green embroidered cloth. The central murti wears an orange-red garment with a large ornate gold and blue-stone necklace and a crown adorned with blue flowers, flanked by red ixora flowers. The murti on the left is a standing figure in brown and red clothing with a jeweled necklace and a flower garland, surrounded by orange and yellow flowers. The murti on the right is seated in an orange cloth with a jeweled necklace and a red and yellow flower arrangement. Pink petals are scattered on the green cloth and a golden curtain forms the backdrop.