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A decorated altar for an Ayyappa puja in a room with a starry galaxy backdrop. Several deity murtis dressed in gold jewellery, garlands and coloured silks stand on gold-draped tables, including a figure in a pink and gold turban and a figure in a teal and gold dress. On the right, a statue of a smiling man in an orange turban with rudraksha malas and marigold garlands stands beside the altar. A framed picture of Lord Ayyappa, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, sits at centre front among brass oil lamps, plates of bananas, fruit, rice offerings on banana leaves, and kumkum and vibhuti in small bowls. No living people are visible.

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KAILASA OMAN on 11/27/20202020-11-27KAILASA OMAN on 11/27/20202020-11-27KAILASA OMAN on 11/15/20202020-11-15Indoor shrine setup with a galaxy-patterned backdrop of blue and purple nebula. Three deity murtis are dressed in pink, teal and gold garments with silver and gold ornaments and garlands of marigolds and red flowers. A portrait photo on the left shows a smiling man in saffron clothing with a rudraksha mala. On the right, a statue of a man with a saffron turban and white garland is adorned with flowers. A black cloth covers the centre altar, with brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels, bananas, apples, sweets, plates of offerings and marigold petals laid on gold and red cloths. No people are visible in the scene.2020-11-27A devotional altar with three deity murtis set against a starry cosmic backdrop. The central figure wears a pink turban-style headdress, a silver crown, layered gold and white jewelled necklaces and a green garment, with a pink and white garland. The figure to the left wears a green crown, pink and gold clothing and white beaded garlands, and the figure on the right wears a teal and gold dress, gold jewellery and a pink veil with orange flowers. In the foreground, a framed picture of a deity with a yellow and pink garland stands beside a brass oil lamp, banana plants, a plate of bananas, apples and other fruit on banana leaves, and a plate of rice and offerings with kumkum and vibhuti. Garlands of yellow marigolds hang along the left edge. No physical people are visible.2020-11-27KAILASA OMAN on 11/27/20202020-11-27 +2 copiesKAILASA OMAN on 11/27/20202020-11-27 +1 copiesPhotograph of a home altar display for a puja, set against a starry cosmic backdrop. A large printed image of a smiling figure wearing an orange-red turban, red embroidered garment, orange marigold garlands and beaded necklaces stands behind the altar; the figure appears to be a person depiction, with saffron turban and ornate red garment as cues. In front, a bronze deity murti with a halo, deity figures, framed photographs and a small golden standing image sit among yellow marigolds, copper bowls of kumkum, and brass trays. On the lower table, a lit brass oil lamp (lamp) and small figurines rest on an orange cloth. No physical people are visible.2020-11-27A decorated puja altar with a gold-tinted cloth and marigold and purple flower garlands along its front edge. Behind it, a large printed portrait on a galaxy-background panel shows a smiling figure in a saffron turban, red-and-gold shawl and layered garlands of orange marigolds and beaded necklaces. Two-tiered brass and silver platters hold lamps, flowers, kumkum and offerings. Several deity murtis stand on the altar, including a figure with a gold halo and a red-clad figure seated on a cushion, with a brass oil lamp and kalasha-style vessels in front. The portrait is a depiction on a backdrop, not a physical person; no people are visible.2020-11-15A decorated home altar for an Ayyappa puja. Three deity murtis stand on a raised golden-draped platform before a starry cosmic backdrop. The central figure wears a pink turban, a large gold crown and layered gold necklaces with a green garment. Flanking figures wear pink and teal silk, garlands of white and orange flowers and gold ornaments. In front, a framed picture of a seated deity with a yellow and red flower garland sits beside a brass oil lamp, with lit lamps on either side. Offerings include a plate of apples, oranges, bananas and a coconut on banana leaves, and a leaf plate of rice with coconut pieces, plus a bunch of bananas and small brass bowls.2020-11-27 +1 copiesKAILASA OMAN on 11/27/20202020-11-27A Lakshmi puja altar set up for Deepavali, with a large printed backdrop of a smiling man in an orange-red turban, red-and-gold embroidered robe and garlands of orange marigolds and rudraksha beads, standing against a starry cosmic background. Below, a gilded deity murti flanked by figurines, brass plates of offerings, a lit oil lamp, marigold and pink flower garlands, and small framed pictures. No physical people are visible in the frame.2020-11-15