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Close-up photo of small gilt metal deity murtis on an orange-draped altar, decorated with pink and red flowers and a yellow flower. The foreground left figure is a fierce gilded deity in a flame-like arched halo; the right figure is a smaller gilded murti with a flame halo and red flower. Behind them, three small figures in pink and red garments wear pearl and gold necklaces, with yellow marigold garlands above, and a gilded ornate frame and a bead-garlanded tray sit at right. A burning oil lamp is at the left edge.

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Two small gilt metal deity murtis sit on a polished brass tray at a home temple altar. The left figure is a seated deity within an ornate arched halo, decorated with yellow and white flowers and red petals at its base. The right figure is a smaller winged, flame-backed form with yellow and pink flowers and red petals. Behind them are garlanded deity images, a brass kalasha-style vessel and red and white floral garlands.2021-05-16Two small gilded metal murti figures sit on polished brass plates in a home temple setting. The left figure is a seated deity within an ornate arched flame-patterned halo, decorated with pink and white flowers and red kumkum or vermilion marks. The right figure is a smaller winged or flame-backed figure, also marked with red powder and a small white and pink flower. Behind them, ornately decorated deity images with red and white garlands, pearl necklaces and silver vessels are visible. No people are visible.2021-05-16 +2 copiesKAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/16/20212021-05-16A close-up photograph of a small gilded metal deity murti, with a face marked by a dark tilak and a halo-like backing, decorated with pink and red flower petals and yellow flowers at its base, set on a golden-rimmed tray dusted with yellow turmeric powder. Behind it, on an orange cloth altar, stand small gilded figures adorned with garlands, pink silk and ornaments, with a gold and jewelled container and a pink flower-decorated tray to the right. A red floral-patterned cushion lies at the base, and a large red-robed arm is partly visible at the back. The scene reflects abhishekam and alankaram offerings to the deity.2021-07-11Close photo of two small gilt metal deity murtis on a shallow tray with a milky white and orange surface. The left figure, seated within an ornate flame-shaped arch, has a dark patina and is decorated with a purple orchid and a pink rose. The right figure, in a similar arch, is decorated with a purple orchid and a red rose. Loose purple orchids and yellow flowers lie on the tray. Behind, a red cloth is covered with silver ritual vessels, jewelled ornaments, pearl necklaces and a flower garland. No people are visible.2021-06-13Photograph of a home temple altar at KAILASA Dhumbarai, Nepal, with no people visible. Two small gold-toned metal deity figures stand on a yellow-orange tinted tray, with white flowers at their bases and incense smoke rising. Behind them, a gilded murti of a standing deity wears yellow marigold garlands, gold jewellery and rudraksha-style beads, flanked by a red cloth and small brass lamps, bells and offering plates with flowers. A gold palanquin-style shrine holds pearl strands, and a small lit oil lamp sits at left.2021-06-20KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 7/23/20212021-07-23KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/20/20212021-06-20KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/12/00212021-06-12 +1 copiesKAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/15/20212021-06-15 +1 copiesTwo small gilded bronze deity figures stand on a shallow metal tray filled with golden-yellow liquid. The larger figure is a seated deity within a flame-like arched halo, wearing a crown and holding a ritual object. The smaller figure beside it is a fierce, wrathful deity murti with a flared mane-like halo. Behind them sits a red velvet cloth covered with a garland of red beads, brass ritual vessels and small oil lamps. No people are visible.2021-06-13Close-up photograph of a puja altar at the KAILASA Nepal home temple. In the foreground a small gilded murti of a seated deity sits on a brass plate spread with turmeric-yellow powder and surrounded by orange and yellow flowers, with a white bloom at the lower right. Behind it, metal deity figures with dark crowns and crescent ornaments are dressed in pink and yellow garments and bright garlands, while a small gilt palanquin-style shrine holds red and white beads. Orange cloth covers the altar and a brass lamp stand with flower offerings is at the right. No people are visible.2021-07-06