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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.

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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 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.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 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 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.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 photograph of a goddess murti decorated for Navaratri alankaram. A yellow-faced deity figure wears a crown studded with red and green stones, a jeweled silver-and-blue necklace, and a dark green silk drape with gold trim. Behind her, a standing golden-skinned figure in a pink sari holds a lotus-like object and a pot, with a golden arch behind. The murti sits within an arch of yellow, red, green and white flower garlands, with a row of yellow chrysanthemums at the base and green leaves at the face. No people are visible.A decorated deity murti is the central focus of a devi alankaram arrangement. The central figure has a yellow face, a silver crown, and a silver heart-shaped chest ornament over a green garment, with layered silver necklaces and a blue gem pendant. A yellow and red garland frames an arch behind her. Flanking figures wear red, white and green floral garlands and silver ornaments. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, bronze bowls, a brass kalasha-style vessel, marigold and yellow flowers, and green leaves arranged in decorated pots. No people are visible.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 decorated deity alankaram for Navaratri inside a hall with a gold cloth canopy. Three goddess murtis sit on golden thrones framed by garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers with dotted white blossoms. The central murti wears a silver-and-stone ornamented bodice, a jewelled crown, a long bead necklace and a yellow face; a smaller seated figure in a pink sari sits above. Kalashas wrapped in mango leaves and yellow flowers flank the altar, with brass oil lamps, a bell, a brass vessel and small offering bowls with yellow petals on a red cloth. No people are visible.