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A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a purple and gold cloth-covered platform before an ornate carved golden arch. The central figure is adorned with layered garlands of white flowers and yellow marigolds, red and purple floral strands, and a jewelled breastplate and crown. Two smaller figures flank it, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. On the right, a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a brass vessel and performs an aarti or puja, with white ash markings on his forehead and arms.

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A decorated deity murti is seated on a purple-draped platform before an ornate golden arched backdrop. The figure wears a gold and red-jewelled sari-like garment, a jewelled necklace with a large round pendant, and a tall crown, framed by yellow, orange and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. At right, a priest in an orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala holds a brass lamp in a puja, with white markings on his arm.2016-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02A decorated deity murti seated on a purple cloth-draped platform in front of an ornate golden arched backdrop. The figure wears a gold-and-red garment, jewelled necklaces, a tall crown and a dense garland of yellow, white and red flowers. On the right, a standing priest in an orange dhoti with bare upper body and a rudraksha mala raises a multi-wick oil lamp in an aarti gesture. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and purple and red ceremonial cloths hang at the edges.2016-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02 +1 copiesOctober 02 20162016-10-02A decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers, a gold jewelled crown, a large jewelled chest ornament and a gold-and-purple skirt. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a standing man in an orange dhoti and rudraksha mala, with bare upper body and white markings, holds a brass bell and a lamp in an aarti-like puja. Plates of offerings sit at the base.2016-10-02A photograph of a deity murti in a decorated shrine, adorned with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strands and blue-and-white beaded floral festoons, with a gold crown and gold necklaces. Two smaller attendant figures flank the central image, all draped with garlands. Golden lions or animal figures sit at the base. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at right, holding a lit five-tier oil lamp aloft in aarti. Brass oil lamps and a shimmering gold-and-maroon backdrop frame the scene.2016-10-04October 04 20162016-10-04October 02 20162016-10-02September 01 20162016-09-01October 05 20162016-10-05