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Photograph of a ritual display in an indoor temple setting. A cluster of painted clay or metal deity figures stands on a white cloth draped with scattered white flowers and petals, including a Ganesha figure in orange and gold, a figure in a green and orange garment, and several small figures in purple and blue headdresses. Brass oil lamps (deepams) with flames stand on both sides. In the foreground a large brass plate holds rice and flowers, with a brass bell, a small lit oil lamp, incense sticks, and a brass lotus-shaped bowl filled with petals on a red cloth. Behind the display, a maroon cloth with gold border carries painted imagery of a deity with a bull. No people are visible.

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A photo of a temple puja display at night. Several painted clay or wooden murti figures stand on a white cloth draped with flower petals, including a central figure in an orange and yellow garment, a figure with a tall black hair bun, and a ganesha-like figure with an elephant head in orange clothing. Brass oil lamps (deepa stands) flank the display, and a large brass plate holds petals and offerings. A brass bell and a lit oil lamp sit on a red cloth in the foreground, with incense sticks, a small brass bowl of petals and kumkum. Behind is a maroon cloth printed with deity images and a bull. No people are visible.2025-11-25A photograph of a ceremonial arrangement of small deity murtis on a white cloth before a golden wall. Several metal and clay-style figures wear colourful dresses, jewelled crowns and garlands; the central figure in orange and gold is flanked by figures in green, red and maroon. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand around the display, with scattered white flowers, orange marigold petals and leaves on the cloth. In the foreground a gold-painted tray holds a pair of footprint-shaped padukas. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues of deities.A photo of a shrine arrangement with golden-framed backdrop and lit brass oil lamps. On a white-draped platform stand several painted figurines and deity murtis: a green-clad figure holding a trident, a figure in green and gold with a crown, a ganesha murti with an orange garment and garland, and three smaller figures in red and green wearing ornate plumed headdresses. Behind them, a standing figure in orange robes holds a rudraksha mala and a flower, with a large crown-like headdress, and a second orange-robed figure stands in the centre beside a golden lotus-shaped seat. Scattered white flower petals cover the platform and a golden tray in the foreground. No live people are visible; the figures are statues and murtis.2025-11-25A photograph of a shrine arrangement on a white cloth draped over a platform inside a temple hall with gold-painted walls. Several small brass and metal murtis stand in a row: a figure with a multi-tiered crown and green garment, a standing deity with a trident and green dress, a central figure in orange robes with a garland, and smaller figures in red, green and orange garments wearing ornate striped headgear. A tall figure in a red and maroon garment with a golden hood stands behind them. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, a small lit diya sits in front, and marigold and white flower petals are scattered on the cloth and floor. In the foreground a large gold plate holds white and yellow flowers. No people are visible.A temple shrine arrangement decorated with white flower petals and marigolds. Several small metal and painted deity murtis stand on a white cloth, including a Ganesha-like figure in red and gold at centre and figures in pink and magenta saris. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the display, and a gold plate of offerings with flowers sits in the foreground. Gold-painted walls and draped blue and orange cloth frame the scene. No people are visible, and the figures shown are statues rather than physical persons.2025-11-28A photograph of a ritual altar arrangement with no living people visible. Several small figurines of deities and attendants stand on a white cloth scattered with white and orange flower petals. Central figures wear orange and red garments; one tall figure at the right wears a dark crown with a gold medallion and holds a staff-like item. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the arrangement. A ornate gold pitcher-shaped vessel and a gold tray holding flower petals sit in front, and a small figure in a blue garment stands on a golden pedestal at the upper left. Behind is a gold-painted wall and orange cloth, with a Ganesha-like figure in orange in the center foreground. The scene suggests a puja set-up with deity murtis, offerings and lamps.2025-11-25A festival display of small painted murti figures set on a white cloth scattered with yellow plumeria flowers and white petals. In the centre, a figure with an elephant head, a green garment and a pink garland stands on a pedestal. Flanking figures in green, pink, orange and yellow garments wear ornate headgear, and a standing figure with a trident and a multi-coloured garland stands at the far left. Two taller figures in blue and gold saris stand at the back, one with a gold necklace and crown. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand at the sides, and a brass plate holds offerings. The setting is a gold-painted hall with an orange cloth behind.2025-11-27KAILASA SALEM On December 2, 20252025-12-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ritual arrangement in front of a grouping of painted clay deity murtis on a gold-draped altar. The figures include a Ganesha murti with an elephant head and red garment at centre, flanked by several smaller figures in red, orange, pink and green silk with jewelled headdresses and garlands. Before them, brass oil lamps (diyas) burn, including a multi-wick brass lamp at lower right, and brass plates hold uncooked rice, a bowl of cooked vegetables, and a pair of bananas. White and orange flower petals are scattered across the surface. No people are visible.2025-11-24A photograph of a shrine arrangement inside a temple hall, centred on a group of small figurines and a large dark deity murti. Behind, a tall dark-skinned deity statue in blue and gold garments stands on a gilded pedestal against an orange backdrop. In front, a white cloth holds several painted metal or wooden figures in green, red and gold clothing, some wearing crowns or ornate headdresses. A golden vessel with a tall decorative lid sits in the centre. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on the floor, and a large gold plate holds flowers and two small decorated items. Scattered marigold petals and a red cloth cover the foreground, with a brass bell and betel leaves nearby. No living people are visible.A photograph of a shrine display with metal deity murtis arranged on a white cloth before a golden backdrop. Several standing figures wear pink and magenta garments, with black and white striped headdresses, garlands and ornaments, some holding staffs. A seated golden figure with a tall crown sits at centre. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand around the display, and a brass kalasha-style vessel and offering plate sit in front. A large dark blue deity figure in a blue and gold cloth stands in the upper left, and orange drapery hangs behind. No people are visible.2025-11-26A photograph of a ritual display of small metal and painted murti figures on a white cloth at a temple-like shrine. Several figures wear red, pink, green and blue garments, white and red flower garlands, and tall ornate crowns with beaded trim; one standing figure in pink wears a dark conical headdress and holds a staff. A brass bell stands at the lower left and brass oil lamps with burning flames sit in the foreground. Behind the display are golden walls and a gilded altar with draped orange and pink cloth. No people are visible.