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A photograph of a decorated altar with an ornate silver-toned throne-like seat (peetha) draped in white and pink garlands and yellow marigold flower strands. Two tall brass oil lamps (lamps with lit flames) stand on either side, and smoke rises from the foreground. A brass bowl with a ladle sits in front, with white and orange flower arrangements. Behind, a yellow brocade cloth and a blurred colourful figure appear. No people are visible in the scene.

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September 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch on a purple cloth backdrop, draped in thick garlands of pink lotus buds, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side, and incense smoke rises from the offerings. A yellow-painted stone fire pit with ash sits in the foreground, and a colourful embroidered backdrop with red floral garlands is visible behind. No people are visible.2017-09-27 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple ritual setting: a yellow-turmeric-coated square yoni-peetha altar with a silver bowl on it, a brass vessel of flower garlands in the foreground, and coconut halves and small silver cups around the base. Behind it, a lingam-shaped form draped in white jasmine and pink garlands rises from a golden cloth, with yellow marigold garlands and incense smoke. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the altar, and a multicoloured striped mat covers the floor. No people are visible.2017-09-28 +2 copiesSeptember 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20172017-09-27 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti sits within an ornate gold arched shrine framed with lion-faced carvings and a purple cloth backdrop, heavily garlanded with pink, white, yellow and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side on a yellow stone platform. Behind the shrine, a large painted figure in teal and gold stands beside ornate gilded panels and a golden mask, with a staircase at upper left. No people are visible.2017-09-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded shrine with an ornate golden arch and carved side panels, framing a golden draped cloth. At the centre sits a conical ritual form, possibly a lingam, decorated with a heart-shaped garland of white and yellow flowers, pink petals, green leaves and a jewelled metallic ornament. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right, and a bright fire blazes at the left edge. No people are visible.2017-09-11September 27 20172017-09-27A photograph of a deity murti seated in an ornate gold shrine arch with a purple backdrop, heavily garlanded with white, yellow and pink flower garlands and purple blossoms. Smoke or incense drifts in front, and a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at right. Behind the shrine are colourful festival figures and a striped textile. No people are visible.2017-09-27September 11 20172017-09-11A decorated deity murti of the goddess sits on an ornate silver and gold throne draped with garlands of white, yellow and pink flowers and red blossoms. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. Behind the throne a large painted lion with open jaws and a blue-green multi-armed figure with a gold crown are visible, with embroidered gold and green fabric hangings. Marigold garlands and offerings lie at the base. No people are visible in the frame.2017-09-26A photograph of a ritual setting in a temple shrine with no visible people. A rectangular yellow-painted fire pit or homa kund sits in the foreground, surrounded by small brass and silver bowls holding offerings, halved coconuts, scattered flower petals and a brass pot of yellow liquid with a ladle. Behind it, a brass lamp stand and a deity murti or enthroned image are draped with yellow and white marigold garlands, a pink and white flower garland, and gold brocade cloth. Smoke rises around the shrine, and colourful striped mats cover the floor. Painted and sequined deity figures frame the scene, including a turquoise-faced figure with a lion-faced head above.2017-09-28