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Two small deity murtis displayed on an orange velvet cloth in a temple shrine. On the left, a murti is dressed in a teal silk skirt and draped with white flower garlands and red pom-poms, set against a red velvet cushion with gold braid. On the right, a metal murti rises before an ornate gold arched backdrop, wearing layered gold chains, pearl strands and a large jeweled pendant, with a golden lamp-like plate at its base. A large polished brass vessel stands behind them.

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KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/20/20212021-06-20KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/2/20212021-05-02Two small metal deity murtis displayed on red velvet in a home temple setting. On the left, a deity figure sits on a red cushion, dressed in red and gold lace drapery with a silver-and-gold ornamented headpiece and red pompom tassels with white beaded garlands. On the right, a silver-toned deity figure stands before an arched halo, adorned with gold chains and pearl strands, seated on a brass plate beside a red rose. A brass shrine with ornate repoussé work sits behind them. No people are visible.2021-06-13Two small metal deity murti are dressed in pink and gold brocade cloths and decorated with layered gold chains, pearl and bead strands, and jewelled pendants. They sit on a red carpet in front of a large ornate brass pedestal with embossed floral and scroll patterns and a green-and-gold floral garland at the top. The arrangement suggests alankaram, the decorative dressing of deity images during worship. No people are visible.2021-07-11KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/16/20212021-05-16KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/16/20212021-05-16KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/2/20212021-05-02A small offering arrangement on an orange-red velvet cloth in front of an ornate brass base. On the left, a small deity murti in a red velvet backdrop with white and red pom-pom garlands, wearing a teal and gold garment and a golden crown-like arch. On the right, a dark-robed metal murti with a gold halo-like arch, layered gold chains and a jewelled pendant on a brass plate. In front is a metal bowl of yellow kheer-like neivedyam, a sweet offering.2021-05-16KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/20/20212021-06-20August 20 20132013-08-20A photograph of three deity murtis arranged side by side on decorated wooden pedestals draped with an orange and red patterned cloth, in front of a gold satin backdrop. The left figure is a small bronze-toned murti wearing a maroon garment, a garland and a jewelled necklace, one hand raised. The centre murti is a conical form draped in a green silk sari with gold border, layered with heavy multi-strand jewelled necklaces set with stones, a white flower placed on top. The right figure is a bronze murti wearing a green sari, a crown, several jewelled necklaces, holding a small lotus-like flower and a short staff. Each pedestal has a silver and gold brocade base with floral patterns, and small white flowers adorn the figures.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.2021-05-16