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A decorated shrine display with a central deity murti or sacred emblem framed by an ornate gilded arch and garlands of marigold and white flowers. Two gold repoussé fan-shaped standards with peacock and floral motifs flank the altar. Below, two seated figures with folded hands sit on a tiered platform flanked by orange lions, and a tall multi-tiered brass lamp stand with many lit oil lamps stands in front, with a brass tray below. Two smaller brass lamps also burn at the sides. Gold drapery forms the backdrop. No people are visible in the scene.

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July 06 20152015-07-06A homa fire burns in a fire pit in front of an ornate golden shrine decorated with marigold and rose garlands. Behind the flames stands a tiered golden structure with a deity murti topped by a kalasha-like finial, flanked by two seated sage figures with folded hands and lion sculptures at the base. A tall brass multi-tiered oil lamp stand with many lit oil lamps rises before the shrine, a silver bowl of offerings sits to the left, and a partially visible person in a white garment sits at the left edge near the fire. Golden repousse panels and drapery frame the scene.2015-07-06July 06 20152015-07-06October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesSeptember 19 20152015-09-19April 01 20162016-04-01Ornate ceremonial display of a deity murti seated on a golden throne-niche backed by a dark curtain. The upper figure wears an orange-brown cloth, a tall crowned headdress and a white and gold necklace, with hands held at the chest. Below, a garlanded figure rests on the central seat, decorated with floral garlands in red, yellow, white and green and a silver-and-gold ornament, with a kalasha-like vessel on its head. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. Green foliage is at the lower edge. No physical people are visible; the display is a murti set-up.2015-06-04 +1 copiesApril 01 20162016-04-01December 12 20162016-12-12November 02 20162016-11-02A decorated deity murti of Lord Subramanya (Skanda) stands in a golden arched shrine framed by garlands of pink lotus petals, white jasmine and red-green-purple flower strings. The central murti wears a gold crown and gold jewellery and holds a spear, with a peacock mount in gold at its base. Two smaller gold-adorned consorts flank it. Red and yellow ornamental banners with blue flowers hang at the sides, brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels with offerings and betel leaves sit on the red carpet below, indicating a puja setting. No people are visible.2016-11-02October 17 20182018-10-17