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A decorated ceremonial pedestal shrine at night, dressed with yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands tied with red ribbons. Three silver-topped kalasha-style finials rise above, with green leaves and grass tufts. Two seated figures with hands in anjali mudra flank a central deity murti draped in red cloth and a jewelled necklace. Yellow lions and a coiled five-headed cobra form the base, painted in bright colours. Blurred warm lamp light glows at the right edge.

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A decorated deity murti shrine at night, set on a painted pedestal with a five-headed cobra hood beneath and two golden lions reclining on either side. Flower garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape the pedestal and the figure, with silver kalasha finials on top and a white and gold cloth draped above. Two small seated sage figures with folded hands flank the central jeweled altar. A partially visible person in orange robes stands at the left edge. The scene is lit by dim ambient light and suggests puja worship.2014-09-06A decorated deity murti set on an ornate pedestal in a dark setting. The image is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers, with white jasmine strands. Silver crowns or finials top the central form, which wears a white cloth and gold-banded fabric, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces. Flanking the base are two seated sage figures with hands folded in namaste, wearing red cloth, and two golden lion sculptures. Below sits a multi-headed cobra with a carved face beneath. Ornate jeweled pots decorated with stones rest on either side and at the centre. No physical people are visible.2014-09-06November 25 20142014-11-25October 11 20142014-10-11October 02 20142014-10-02October 11 20142014-10-11October 19 20152015-10-19A decorated ritual altar or pedestal (peetha) for a Hindu ceremony, draped in yellow and red marigold and jasmine garlands. Above it sits a golden arched backdrop and a brass or gold vessel with coconut-like offerings. Below, two yellow lion figures flank a tiered base with silver bowls holding offerings, and a blue cloth covers the table with gold beads and strings laid out. A standing man in a grey shirt stands behind the altar on the right. Yellow drapes hang in the background.2015-07-17April 01 20162016-04-01November 25 20142014-11-25October 27 20142014-10-27A night photograph of a decorated wooden structure. Each finial sits in a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds, with white flower garlands arching between them and hanging down the front. Gold tinsel and ornamental fringe hang from the bases. The background is almost entirely black, lit only by the subject.2014-10-27