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A photograph of a ceremonial offering arranged before a group of deity murtis garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower strands. Several murtis sit on a red cloth, one ornately jewelled and crowned, with a smaller figure wearing a golden crown beside them. In the foreground, large silver and steel plates hold fruits, sweets, flatbreads and banana leaves. To the right, a small seated figure in a red-and-cream outfit with a red headpiece sits on a gilded throne with a lion-shaped armrest, under a maroon curtain. A brass lamp stands nearby. No living people are visible.

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November 02 20132013-11-02A photograph of a festive temple-style hall with a Deepavali offering display. In the foreground, plates of fruit, grapes, sweets, flatbreads and rice dishes sit on banana leaves and steel trays. Behind them, several metal deity murtis are draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow, orange and white flower garlands. To the right, a golden throne with a lion-shaped base and red cushions stands empty, and a seated figure in a saffron-coloured robe with a brown turban sits beside it, possibly a statue or a depiction. A painted backdrop with pillars and a red velvet curtain frames the scene, with a floor air conditioner on the right.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02 +1 copiesNovember 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A festival offering display arranged before several deity murtis draped in red cloth and garlanded with orange, yellow and white flower strands. Standing metal murtis and seated figures wear gold jewellery. Behind them, a tall golden throne with lion-form armrests stands empty on a red cushion, beside a standing four-armed deity figure in orange dress. Floor trays hold fruits including grapes, apples, bananas, limes, pomegranates and mangoes, plus many covered dishes of sweets and savouries, and murukku-style snacks. No people are visible in the scene, which suggests a Deepavali puja offering arrangement at an ashram-style hall. A colourful woven rug covers the floor.2013-11-02March 27 20162016-03-27Ceremonial hall set for a worship offering, with a gilded golden throne in the centre-left, its lion-form armrests and red cushions decorated with multicoloured flower garlands. To the right, deity murti figures sit on a golden seat draped in red and pink silk and heavily garlanded in yellow, orange and purple blossoms. A large gold arched backdrop with green and gold detailing frames the scene, and a maroon velvet curtain hangs behind. On the floor lie a red and white rug and a sheet of metal plates holding fruit, sweets, coconuts and offerings. No people are visible.2013-12-26Photograph of a shrine with two deity murtis seated on a red-draped platform, adorned with heavy gold-toned jewellery and layered garlands in orange, yellow, red and white. Flanking them are two smaller gilded figures, one wearing a crown and holding a staff, and a colourful painted deity statue stands to the right beside a brass lamp stand. In front, metal trays of food offerings, including sweets and cut pieces, are covered in plastic wrap. A backdrop of a snowy mountain peak is draped behind the murtis, and the wall is painted with ornate temple motifs. No people are visible.2013-11-02