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A photograph of a decorated goddess murti in a shrine, lit by a brass oil lamp (diya) held at lower left by a hand. The deity has a golden face, a silver crown and a heart-shaped silver chest ornament, wearing a red and green sari draped with yellow and red garlands. Behind her, a second silver-adorned figure and white and yellow flower garlands hang across the altar. Yellow bananas, a fruit offering and a lit lamp sit on the altar in front, with an orange-clad arm and white flower garland at the lower right. Festive pennant-like garlands decorate the top. No people are visible in the altar setting beyond the hand holding the lamp.

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A photograph of a deity murti adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, a silver heart-shaped chest ornament and layered silver necklaces, seated before a dark backdrop with a crown-like silver halo. A brass oil lamp with a bright flame sits in front, and a hand holds a stick toward it. In the lower foreground, a figure wearing an orange garment and white jasmine garland is partly visible, with smoke rising. Potted plants and flower offerings flank the murti.A photograph of a decorated deity murti of a goddess, seated on a red-draped altar framed by yellow and red marigold garlands and blue-dotted cloth backdrops. The murti wears a silver crown, a silver heart-shaped chest ornament, a beaded gold necklace and a green sari with a red border. Two silver vessels with green leaves stand beside it, and red flowers and a banana bunch are arranged on the altar. In the foreground a figure in an orange garment wears a white jasmine garland, with incense smoke rising.A photograph of a decorated deity murti of a goddess seated within a shrine framed by yellow and red marigold garlands and white floral arches. The murti wears a silver and jewelled ornamental crown, a dark green sari with silver necklaces, and a large embellished breastplate. Above it stands a smaller golden figure in a pink garment. In front, a sacred fire burns in a fire pit, and a hand at the left holds a brass vessel pouring offerings. Yellow marigold garlands wreath a red cloth bundle beside the fire, and blue and pink silk cloth lies on the ground. Silver-patterned kalasha pots stand on the right, with a brass oil lamp below the murti. The scene reflects a homa ritual during Navaratri devi alankaram.A photograph of a festival altar at KAILASA Hyderabad during a Navaratri devi ritual. Three goddess murti figures stand on a red-draped platform, adorned with yellow and white flower garlands, gold crowns and gold arches, and red and green garland drapes. The central goddess wears a red sari, a green lower cloth, a silver breastplate and a gold necklace. Brass and clay pots with mango leaves and marigold flowers flank the figures. In the foreground a fire pit burns beside a coconut wrapped in white jasmine garland and green leaves, and a hand at the left holds a plate of white puffed offerings. Striped cloth bunting hangs above in blue, yellow, red and white.A photograph of a shrine decorated with garlands in red, yellow, purple and white, with a gilded arch above. Silver and gold-covered deity murtis stand at the centre and sides, one central figure draped in a red and yellow shawl and wearing a gold crown and necklace. Brass and silver kalashas with mango leaves and marigold garlands flank the altar. In the foreground a yellow-and-gold cloth covers a fire pit where smoke rises and green banana stalks are placed. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity alankaram at a temple shrine. A yellow-faced central deity murti sits under a yellow and red floral arch, wearing a green sari, a silver heart-shaped chest ornament, layered silver necklaces and a jewelled crown. Behind it, a golden backdrop hangs in pleats, with strings of white, yellow, red, green and purple flower garlands draped above. Two smaller murtis flank the central figure, each in pink, red or green garments with crowns. Brass and metal pots decorated with mango leaves and marigolds stand at the base, with small oil lamps, a brass vessel, flower petals and a plate of offerings on the red cloth. No people are visible.A dim temple shrine lit by a large oil lamp flame held in front of a gold-crowned deity murti adorned with gold jewellery, red bindi and marigold garlands. A person in the foreground, shown only partially at the left edge, extends a hand holding a brass aarti plate with small lamps, and a second figure wears an ornate teal and gold headdress with jewelled peacock-style ornament and a green garment. Garlands of white, red and yellow flowers frame the murti, with a golden arch behind and a wooden pillar at right.A photograph of a decorated deity alankaram at a temple shrine. In the centre, a golden-faced deity murti wears a heavy silver breastplate, gold necklaces and a jeweled crown, framed by a yellow and red flower arch. Behind her, a second murti in a pink sari with a tall gold crown is seated on a golden throne with floral garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. Orange and gold draped fabric hangs overhead. On the red table in front are silver pots with mango-leaf and marigold decorations, brass bowls, a plate of turmeric or kumkum and a basket of yellow flowers. At the lower left, a man with his back to the camera wears a cream and gold shawl over bare skin and a white dhoti, standing before the altar.A decorated deity murti set on a red-draped altar in a shrine. The central figure is a golden-faced goddess with a jewelled crown, a large silver-and-blue crystal necklace and a gold bead garland, seated within a thick arch of yellow and red marigold-style garlands studded with white and sparkling beads. Above and behind, a second smaller golden figure in a pink and red sari wears a tall jewelled crown and holds objects in raised hands. Yellow marigold petals lie before the murti, with brass bowls, a brass oil lamp, green leaves and a decorated kalasha with mango leaves at the right. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a Devi murti adorned with a silver crown, silver and red jewelled necklaces, and a red sari, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and a pink sequined garland. A brass oil lamp with a large flame stands in front on the left, and a hand holding a lit wick or taper is visible at the left edge. Partially visible jewelled cloth and ornaments lie in the lower left foreground. No people are fully visible; only a hand at the edge appears.A decorated deity murti of a goddess, seated and framed by arches of marigold and bead garlands in yellow, red, green and white. The deity wears a jeweled crown, a silver-and-blue embellished chest ornament, a green and maroon garment and a gold-beaded necklace. Two coconuts with fibrous husks sit in front, surrounded by yellow marigold flowers, mango leaves and a silver plate. A second smaller figure appears in the background at top. No people are visible.Close photograph of festive deity alankaram at a KAILASA Hyderabad Navaratri setting. Central deity murti with a yellow face, jeweled crown and heavy silver-toned and blue-stone necklaces, dressed in a dark green silk garment. It is framed by a large arch of yellow, red and green marigold garlands. Flanking figures wear pink and green silk with silver ornaments; one holds a veena. Decorative silver and gemstone jewellery, white flowers and mango leaves surround the lower left, and yellow marigold garlands drape the base. No physical people are visible.