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A photograph of a temple altar arrangement on a dark stone platform against golden draped cloth. Three decorated figures stand or sit on it: a small standing figure on the left with folded hands, wearing a maroon head wrap and ornate jeweled necklaces; a central deity murti draped in orange cloth with a large gold and jewel-studded necklace set with blue and red stones; and a figure on the right holding a bouquet of orange and yellow flowers, wearing a red-orange garment and jeweled adornments. Red, yellow and pink ixora flowers and green leaves are arranged across the platform. In front, a silver plate holds a flower and a small silver bowl with fruit, and a second silver bowl holds a dark liquid, with red flowers beside it. No people are visible.

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A photograph of three small metal deity murtis arranged on a dark wooden platform before a gold curtain, decorated for worship. The central seated figure wears an orange-red cloth, layered red and gold beaded necklaces and a large gold ornament. The figure on the right, seated, wears an orange garment, a crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a bunch of yellow flowers with purple blossoms. The figure on the left stands, wearing red and gold garments, a crown-like headpiece and beaded necklaces. Red ixora flower garlands and bunches with green leaves lie in front of the murtis. Below on a silver tray are a silver bowl with fruit slices, a silver pot and yellow flowers, with a small silver plate beside them. The tiles are pale grey.A photograph of a decorated deity arrangement on a dark wooden platform in a temple setting with gold draped backdrop. Three statues are seated or standing: a small figure on the left in a brown and gold costume with a crown-like headdress and rich jewelled necklaces, a central seated deity covered in an orange silk garment with an elaborate multi-tiered jewelled necklace of blue stones and gold, and a figure on the right in orange dhoti-style dress with a crown and ornate red and gold beaded garlands holding red and pink flowers. Yellow and red ixora flowers and green leaves decorate the platform. In the foreground are a brass plate with a silver bowl holding fruit, a copper vessel, and a red flower garland. No people are visible.2024-03-11A photograph of three decorated murti statues arranged on a dark wooden platform in front of gold drapery. The central figure wears an orange-red garment and a heavy jewelled necklace with red and blue stones. A smaller figure on the left wears a maroon outfit, a red turban and a beaded garland, and the figure on the right wears an orange garment and a crown with layered jewelled necklaces, holding a bunch of yellow flowers. Red ixora flowers and green leaves are placed around the platform. Below, a brass tray holds a steel container with sliced fruit and a brass cup of liquid. No people are visible.2024-08-09A photograph of a decorated altar with three deity murtis on a wooden platform before a golden curtain. The central murti wears an orange and red sari-like garment with a large jeweled gold necklace, a blue-and-gold ornamental collar and a crown-like top with a white flower. The murti on the left wears a maroon turban, layered beaded necklaces and a red and white garland, holding yellow flowers. The murti on the right wears a gold crown, orange garment and jeweled ornaments, holding red and yellow flowers. Red ixora flower heaps and green leaves surround the platform. In front stand a brass cup, a silver plate of sliced apples and bananas, and a small ornate tray. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated altar display on a black stone platform in a temple. Three deity murtis stand or sit in front of a gold drape: at left a small standing figure with a flower on its head and layered beaded necklaces, at centre a tall murti in an orange cloth with a heavy blue and gold jewelled necklace and a red flower on its head, and at right a seated figure in an orange cloth wearing a crown and jewelled necklaces, holding yellow and pink flowers. Red, yellow and pink ixora flowers and green leaves surround the murtis. In the foreground a brass plate holds a brass cup, a small bowl of sweets and a few yellow flowers, along with a bronze plate. No people are visible; the murtis are statues, not a person depictions.Photograph of a temple altar display on a dark wooden platform set against gold curtains. Three murtis are arranged in a row: a standing figure at left in a red and gold turban-like headdress with a gold and jewelled garland, a central seated deity murti wrapped in orange cloth and layered with heavy gold and bead necklaces, and a deity murti at right with a golden crown, orange cloth and red and gold ornaments. Yellow and red ixora-style flowers and green leaves surround the platform. In front, a silver bowl holds white sweets, a brass cup sits on a silver tray with a red flower, and a second silver plate is set at left.2024-01-09A decorated altar shows three figurines on a dark wooden tray: a small standing figure at left in a gold-embroidered wrap and beaded garlands, a central deity murti in an orange-red silk garment with layered gold and blue-stone necklaces, and a seated pair at right, one wearing a tall gold crown and the other a small crown, adorned with gold jewellery and yellow flower sprays. Red ixora flower heaps and green leaves surround the figures. In the foreground are brass and steel offering plates holding fruit, a small brass lamp with a lit wick, and a lit diya lamp at right. Golden curtains form the backdrop. No people are visible.2024-06-10A photograph of a ritual altar on a dark stone slab set on a tiled floor before a gold drape. Three figures stand as deity murtis, decorated with red and orange garments and layered gem-studded jewellery. On the left, a small standing figure wears a red turban and a jewelled necklace and holds a staff. At centre, a conical form with a red top is covered in an orange and gold garment with blue and red stones. On the right, a pair of figures wear crowns, red-orange cloth and jewelled necklaces, one holding a yellow flower bunch. Red and orange ixora blossoms and green leaves surround the figures. In the foreground are a steel plate, a bowl of sliced papaya, a covered silver dish and a small brass cup. No physical people are visible.2024-06-23A 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.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.2024-06-10Three 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.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.