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A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne-like canopy draped with white, yellow and red flower garlands, holding a trident-like staff, wearing a tall crown and gold jewellery, with an orange silk cloth spread below. In the foreground at right, a man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a rudraksha mala, a sacred thread and an orange dhoti, holds a lit oil lamp toward the murti during a puja. Brass lamps with flames stand on the altar.

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A photo of a deity murti decorated with flower garlands in white, red and yellow, seated on an orange cloth draped throne beneath a gold ornate arch. The murti holds a trident-like staff and wears a jeweled crown and gold necklaces. Brass oil lamps stand in front. On the right, a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala holds a lit lamp during aarti. A faint portrait stands in the background.2016-10-10A decorated deity murti is seated on a gold-framed throne adorned with white and multicolored flower garlands, a golden crown and a shimmering blue-and-white embroidered cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on an orange-gold cloth in front. On the right, a man in orange dhoti and a bare upper body with long braided hair raises a lit oil lamp in aarti. A red curtain forms the backdrop and an ornate golden umbrella hangs above the altar.2016-10-10A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands on an orange-draped altar, adorned with white and yellow flower garlands and red blossoms, a jeweled crown, gold ornaments and a red and gold sari. A man in an orange dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala stands at right, holding a lit oil lamp toward the murti during aarti. Brass oil lamps and small offering bowls sit on the floor in front, and an ornate gold arch frames the altar. Background shows a white wall and a faint silhouette portrait.2016-10-10A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi, seated on a throne-like seat under an ornate golden canopy with red and purple tassels and fairy lights. The murti wears heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, a tall crown, and white and red garlands, and holds a sword. In the foreground a figure with long matted locks wears an orange-saffron garment and holds a small lamp and a bell in ritual worship beside the murti, with brass oil lamps lit below. A decorative silver lamp stand stands at right. The scene appears to be an aarti or puja at a Devi murti.2016-10-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti in a decorated shrine, seated on an ornate golden throne canopy draped in red and orange cloth, adorned with garlands of white flowers and red-and-white beads, a large jewelled necklace and a crown. Brass lamps and many small brass bowls of offerings sit in front. To the right, a standing figure in orange cloth with a bare upper body and a tall ornate ceremonial staff raises a lit lamp beside a fire pit with flames. Two yellow parasols with blue and red embroidery flank the throne. Studio lights illuminate the scene.2016-10-11October 10 20162016-10-10 +1 copiesOctober 11 20162016-10-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti of Venkateshwara (Vishnu) dressed in orange and gold silk with an ornate gold crown, heavy red and orange flower garlands, and gold jewellery, seated on a decorated orange throne-like platform before draped gold and orange curtains. A priest in orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala stands at right, performing aarti with a lit multi-wick oil lamp. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel and offering bowls surround the murti.2016-10-09A goddess murti is decorated for worship in a temple setting, seated on an ornate silver-framed throne draped with orange and gold cloth. She wears a gold crown, a heavy jeweled necklace, a red and gold blouse and a patterned skirt, and holds a long trident-like staff. White and yellow garlands with red flowers cover the throne and figure, with brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel in front. No living people are visible.2016-10-10A decorated deity murti of a goddess sits enthroned under an ornate silver-and-gold arched canopy with orange draping, heavily garlanded with white and red flower garlands. She wears gold jewellery, a crown and a red-and-gold sari. In front, rows of brass and bronze bowls hold offerings, and tall brass oil lamp stands surround the murti. On the right, a standing man in orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala and tilak, holds a brass lamp aloft during aarti. Ceremonial yellow-and-red parasols flank the scene, and a small fire glows at the lower right.2016-10-11A decorated deity murti of the goddess is seated on a red and gold throne beneath an ornate arch, heavily adorned with white and red flower garlands, gold jewellery and a large gold crown. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and rows of brass vessels with offerings are set on the red floor cloth in front. On the right, a man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a vibhuti mark on his forehead holds a brass aarti lamp, its flame lit, as part of worship. Two yellow and orange decorated banners flank the deity, and a microphone stand is visible at the lower left. This appears to be a puja or aarti in progress.2016-10-11October 09 20162016-10-09