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A photograph of a home-shrine style arrangement set up for a puja. Three small gilded metal murti figures stand on a white cloth with orange printed motifs, dressed in orange and brown garments with black and gold headdresses, and are garlanded with marigolds and yellow flowers. Behind them a large printed portrait shows a figure in an orange-brown robe with long yellow garlands and gold armbands, hand raised in blessing. In the foreground a steel tray holds yellow flowers, orange marigold heaps, and two black paduka-style sandals, with a small oil lamp and a bowl of rice with saffron-stained flowers at the left. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a home altar display with three small golden metal murtis dressed in green and blue silk, adorned with jewelry and a crown-like headdress, set on a white cloth with orange patterns. Orange and yellow flowers are arranged around the figures, and bowls of white grainy offering are placed in front. In the foreground a silver plate holds a pair of black wooden paduka sandals decorated with yellow flowers and orange marigolds, with a white flower on top. Behind the altar, a large portrait shows a figure in orange robes with gold garlands and bangles, and a framed picture with the partial word GAME visible at the top right.2024-02-09Three 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. 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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 three small gilded metal murti figures on a satin-draped altar, decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands and marigold petals. 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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 ritual altar with three small gold-toned murti figures on pedestals in front of a large printed portrait of a robed figure wearing layered beaded garlands and bangles. The central murti is a standing deity with a dark crown, holding objects in its hands, while the figures on either side wear orange garments and crowns. In front is a pair of decorated wooden paduka sandals with red flowers, white jewelled trim and gold ornaments, set on a dark red and black embroidered cloth with a small brass object between them. A partial sign reading KA... and GA... is visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.2025-05-01A photograph of a temple altar draped in gold and yellow silk with embroidered green and pink accents. Three metal deity murtis stand on silver-bordered wooden pedestals. On the left, a small standing figure wears a wrapped cloth and a beaded garland. In the centre, a deity murti is dressed in an orange and red silk garment with a heavy gold necklace and crown. On the right, a seated female deity murti holds a raised implement and wears an orange-red sari with a jewelled crown and necklaces. In front, a silver tray holds white sweet cubes, a steel cup and small bowl, and yellow flowers, beside an empty silver plate. Curtains hang behind the altar.Photograph of a small shrine display with gold-coloured murti figures decorated with yellow marigold flowers, white and multicoloured garlands, and tilaka marks on their foreheads. 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White cotton-like flowers are placed at their feet and sides, with orange marigolds, yellow flowers and green leaves covering the altar base. Behind them is a large backdrop showing a painted figure in orange clothing with green garlands. The scene reflects a daily ritual alankar setting, with no people visible.2024-11-06