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A deity murti is seated on a green and orange draped platform, heavily adorned with garlands of white, red, yellow and pink flowers. Its head bears a gold crown or mukuta, and a large green stone sits at the centre of the chest, with gold ornaments around the neck. Below, a green cloth with embroidered maroon and gold borders covers the seat, and fresh flowers in pink, peach, white and yellow are arranged in front on an orange cushion. A gold-framed arched backdrop with a gold and white wall stands behind. No physical people are visible, only the murti and the flower offerings.

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May 03 20082008-05-03A photograph of a deity murti seated on a draped throne-like seat in front of a gilded arched backdrop. The murti wears a large garland of white, red, yellow and green flowers, a red-and-gold ornamental band across its chest, and a green pendant. Pink and red roses and marigolds are heaped on an orange cloth before it, with a small gold-bound book and brass puja plates with lamps and offerings. At the lower left, the orange-robed arm and hands of a standing person holding a tray are partly visible. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam setting, with yellow flowers in a vase at right.2008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03A photograph of a devotee in a saffron-orange robe with a matching head covering reaching forward to adorn a large deity murti of Shiva-style form. The murti is densely decorated with layered garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers, and has a gold crown-like ornament and a red floral mala. It sits on a green and red cloth before a gilded arch with a patterned gold backdrop. Pink and yellow flower petals and a small offering arrangement are scattered on a cushion in front of it.2008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03A photograph of a priest in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap performing a ritual before a deity murti. The priest stands at left, reaching up with both hands to adorn the murti, which wears a large crown and is draped with layered garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers. Bright flower petals and a red and gold cloth lie at the base, and a gilded arch frames the shrine. The scene reads as a puja or abhishekam at a home shrine.2008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03