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Photograph of a shrine arrangement with three gold-toned murti figures in front of a pink draped backdrop. The central figure wears a gold crown with red stones, a red garment, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and holds a trident; flanking figures wear purple and gold garments with jeweled necklaces and crowns. Yellow and orange flowers, a red hibiscus, and a silver lingam sit on a brass tray in the foreground. No people are visible; the figures are statues. No appearance-based candidate for a person is present.

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A brass tray holds a golden murti of a standing male deity with a trident, wearing a red garment, gold chains and a jeweled crown, with a red hibiscus flower placed at his feet. Yellow marigold and rose petals and orange flower heaps surround him on the tray, with silver lamp stands at the sides. Behind him stand two smaller gilded figures with jeweled headdresses, garlands and purple-and-gold drapery. The scene is a ritual arrangement of deity murtis for puja or abhishekam; no people are visible.2024-11-29A close photograph of a small gilded deity murti standing centrally on a brass tray decorated with yellow and orange flowers, with a red hibiscus flower placed in front. The central figure holds a trident and wears a jewelled golden crown, gold chains and a red garment. Flanking it are two smaller gilded murtis adorned with jewellery and purple-and-gold drapery, and garlands of yellow flowers hang above. Behind them a large printed image shows a figure in decorated garlands. No physical people are visible.2024-11-29A photograph of a decorated deity murti at a shrine, with no physical people visible. The central figure is a small Shiva-form murti with a dark topknot, white forehead markings, gold ornaments, layered gold chains and a red garment, holding a trident with a red hibiscus flower at its base. Flanking figures are two murtis, one wearing a jewelled crown and gold necklaces, the other with dark hair, pink and cream garments and crystal-studded jewellery. Yellow and orange flowers are arranged on a brass tray in front, and a garland of pale beads hangs in the background. The backdrop is a draped pink cloth.2024-11-29A close photograph of a small metal murti of a male deity with a black hair bun, white and red forehead markings, a dark beard and a trident, dressed in red fabric and layered gold and bead necklaces with jewelled ornaments. A large red hibiscus flower lies across its front. Two smaller murtis with jewelled headpieces and gold garments stand behind it, with yellow flowers at their base and a silver plate in the foreground. No living people are visible.2024-11-29Photograph of a shrine arrangement with small gilded figures rather than living people. In the centre stands a small gold-toned standing figure wearing a black crown with an ornate gold and jewelled headpiece, a white vertical tilak, a jewelled garland and a plum-coloured cloth draped over one shoulder, with a diamond-studded plate on its chest. Behind it, larger gilded figures wear jewelled garlands and black head ornaments; the figure on the left holds a ritual implement, and the figure on the right wears a silver chain. Yellow flowers and orange marigold petals are scattered around the base, and a brass plate with a small figure sits in the foreground. Garlands hang in the background.2024-11-28A photograph of three gilded statues arranged on a red and maroon satin cloth decorated with yellow flower buds and orange blossoms. The central seated figure is a bronze-gold statue with a dark-haired topknot, a red tilak on the forehead, a beaded and jewelled gold necklace and waist ornaments, seated on a white cushion-like base. To the left stands a four-armed gold statue wearing a maroon and yellow shawl, a jewelled necklace and a tall black hair crown, holding ritual objects. To the right stands a smaller gold statue in a maroon and yellow garment with a black braid and jewelled crown. Behind them a banner shows a garlanded backdrop, and a partial sign reads KAIL... TE... GAM..., with a partly visible white plaque. Yellow flower buds and orange flowers are scattered around the base, and a brass plate with offerings sits at the left edge. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2024-05-11A photograph of a shrine arrangement with golden and silver-toned murtis adorned with jewelled crowns, rhinestone chains and garlands. In the foreground, a small gilded seated figure with a white vertical tilak, a dark tall headdress with gold and red-jewelled ornament, a rhinestone-studded garland, and a purple cloth draped over the shoulder. Behind it stand larger golden figures with ornate headgear, one holding an object in raised hand. Yellow calla-type flowers, orange marigold petals and a green-edged tray of flowers surround the murtis, with hanging garlands above.2024-11-28A photograph of a decorated deity alankar display on a flower-strewn altar. Three gilded metal murtis stand in the centre: a figure at left in a magenta and gold turban and gold-striped garment with gold necklaces, a central four-armed deity in a black crown with rhinestone ornaments, a purple and red dhoti-style garment and layered red and gold garlands, and a female figure at right in a purple skirt with jewelled waist chain, dangling tassels and an ornate headpiece. White cotton-like flowers are placed at their feet and sides, with orange marigolds, yellow flowers and green leaves covering the altar base. Behind them is a large backdrop showing a painted figure in orange clothing with green garlands. The scene reflects a daily ritual alankar setting, with no people visible.2024-11-06KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/24/20212021-05-24A worship arrangement photographed close up. Three gold-finished murti figures stand on square pedestals: a smaller child-like figure on the left and a central figure with four arms, holding a trident, wearing silver ornaments, a black crown with stones, and a purple-and-leopard-print cloth. A seated female figure on the right wears a purple satin garment, a black headdress with gold chains, and a long gold necklace. Yellow flower petals are laid in a line before them on a white cloth with orange dots. In the foreground, a steel tray holds yellow flowers, two dark sandals and a small bronze figure. Behind the murtis is a large framed picture showing a partly visible figure in orange-red cloth and gold jewellery, and blue lettering reading 'KA' and 'Gr' appears at the edge. No physical people are visible.2024-08-24Photograph of three small gilded metal murti figures on a satin-draped altar, decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands and marigold petals. The central figure wears a maroon and gold crown studded with white stones, a white-and-gold dhoti-style garment with a yellow sash, and a jewelled garland. The figures on either side wear dark upswept hair with jewelled ornaments, purple garments and layered gold necklaces. A garlanded green backdrop with a banana-leaf style floral chain and a brass tray of flowers sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2024-05-09Three small gilded murti figures stand on a red satin cloth in a shrine, surrounded by orange marigold flowers and a steel tray in the foreground. The central four-armed deity murti wears a large black hair crown with rhinestone ornaments, a rhinestone necklace and a red and blue sash. To the left stands a smaller male murti in a red and gold dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-black turban. To the right stands a female murti in a gold saree with a blue ribbon, layered gold chains and a jewelled headpiece. Behind them hang white and yellow garlands and a draped pink backdrop. No living people are visible.2024-09-17