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A temple altar display on an orange and gold embroidered cloth against a gold curtain. Three small murtis rest on ornate silver-edged wooden pedestals: a figure on the left in brown and gold clothing with a red turban-like cap and tilak, a yellow-draped central murti wrapped in gold trim with a blue flower on its head, and a figure on the right in gold crown and red-and-gold sari-style dress. Red and white flowers and green leaves decorate each pedestal. In front sit a silver lota, a small silver bowl with white and red offerings, a silver thali and a plain silver plate. Statues only, no physical people visible.

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Photo of a home altar with three small deity murtis on raised silver-bordered wooden pedestals draped with an orange and gold embroidered cloth. The central murti wears a yellow silk garment, a jewelled necklace and a blue flower in its head. The murti on the left wears a dark red cloth and a jewelled necklace, and the murti on the right wears yellow and red garments with a crown and a blue flower. Blue and yellow flowers are arranged at the base of each pedestal. In front stands a silver tray holding a small silver vessel, a pile of pink flower petals, and a small silver dish. Gold curtains hang behind the altar. No people are visible.2024-12-09A photograph of a temple altar display with three decorated murti figures on silver-trimmed platforms set on an orange and gold embroidered cloth. The central figure wears a yellow silk cloth and a jeweled necklace with blue flowers on its head. 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