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Photograph 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.

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Close photo of three gilded metal murti statues on a decorated altar, dressed with jewelled ornaments, crowns and flower garlands. The central small figure wears a crown with a jewelled band, a stone-studded garland and a gold chest ornament, standing on a stand. The figures on either side wear dark velvet headdresses with rhinestone and gold brooches, multi-strand gold necklaces and maroon cloth. Marigold petals and yellow flower petals cover the altar. Behind them hang white and cream flower garlands and a pale embossed backdrop with a tall wisp of smoke or incense. No physical people are visible.2024-05-09A photograph of a shrine arrangement with three gilded metal deity murti standing and seated before a large backdrop painting of a figure in orange-brown robes wearing green-yellow garlands and a jewelled pendant. The left murti has four arms, a crown of stones, and a pink and gold dress with a white camphor or cotton offering at its base. The central seated murti wears a brown-red turban-like crown, gold and stone necklaces, and a red tilak, with a white offering in front. The right murti has a jewelled headdress and pink-gold clothing. Yellow flowers are scattered around the bases, and a metal plate with orange offerings sits in the lower foreground.2024-08-09A close photograph of three gold-toned metal deity murtis on a shrine, decorated with yellow and orange flower petals and garlands. The left murti wears a red dhoti, a gold turban, and layered gold chains, and holds a staff. The centre murti, a small figure in green and yellow cloth with a gold headdress and a red tilak, is adorned with rhinestone-studded jewellery and a kumkum mark. The right murti wears a red skirt, rhinestone ornaments and a black tall headdress. Strings of white flower garlands hang in the background against a painted backdrop. No people are visible.2024-07-09Three gilded murti figures stand on a white cloth scattered with marigold petals and yellow flowers. The central figure wears an orange dhoti, a gold waist ornament, a shawl-like orange drape, and a tall decorated crown with stones. The figure on the left wears an orange waist cloth, a jeweled necklace, and a crown-like headdress, and holds a trident-like object. The figure on the right, a female form, wears an orange skirt with white border, long braided black hair, a jeweled headdress, and a beaded necklace. Marigold garlands surround their bases. In the foreground, a silver plate holds a small bronze figure amid orange marigolds and yellow flowers. Behind them, a large framed image shows a gold garland and jewelled ornaments on a figure's chest. This appears to be a puja arrangement of deity murtis.2024-03-09Photo of three gilded metal deity murti standing on a shrine with decorations. The central figure wears a golden crown, layered gold necklaces and beaded garlands, with hands in abhaya-like poses. The two flanking figures wear magenta and olive-green draped garments, black hair buns with rhinestone ornaments, and rhinestone necklaces. Behind them hangs a large framed picture partly covered by green garlands and a glass sheet, and a steel plate sits in the foreground. No people are visible.2024-08-09Photograph of a shrine arrangement with three golden metal murti figures in front of a large framed picture. On the left stands a four-armed deity in red garment with layered red and gold necklaces. In the centre is a small child-form murti wearing green and yellow cloth, a jewelled crown and a jewelled heart-shaped chest ornament with a gold chain. On the right is a female-form murti in red garment with a black crown-like headdress and gold chains. Orange and yellow flower petals and garlands are scattered at the base, and a glass bowl of petals sits in the foreground.2024-07-09A 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 home altar with three metal murti figures standing on bronze bases in front of a large printed picture. The central figure has four arms, a tall dark topknot crowned with silver ornaments and a trident-like implement in one hand. The figure to the left wears a silver crown and purple cloth with a sacred thread; the figure on the right wears a purple sari-style garment with a jeweled head ornament and a long necklace. Yellow flower buds are arranged in front of the figures, and a steel tray in the foreground holds more yellow buds, a small brown seated figure of a sage, and a white camphor-like offering. A partially visible printed sign reads KA and GA. No people are visible.2024-08-24A 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 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 small metal murti of a standing deity figure, decorated with a jeweled crown, a white diamond-studded garland draped over the chest and shoulders, and gold ornaments. It is surrounded by orange and yellow marigold petals on a red cloth, with a larger gilded deity murti and maroon fabric visible at the edges. No physical people are visible.2024-05-09A 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.2024-11-28