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Two women stand before a small shrine during an evening puja, one in a pink salwar kameez and the other in a red striped kurta, both holding lit oil lamps toward a deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, red cloth and a heavy garland of orange and pink flowers, seated on a red-draped altar with brass plates and small offerings. Red curtains with green, orange and yellow geometric panels frame the shrine, and a painted portrait hangs on the wall behind. A figure with a red-and-gold headdress and green garment appears at the right edge beside the murti.

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A woman in a pink salwar kameez with a dupatta stands at left holding a lit aarti plate with a glowing oil lamp toward a deity murti seated on a red-draped peetha. The murti is adorned with orange marigold garlands, pink flowers, a gold crown and a gold-embroidered red cloth, with a teal and gold garment. Red curtains with colourful floral and bird appliqué panels frame the shrine. Brass puja plates, flower petals, a bowl and banana leaves lie on the floor in front. A dark celestial poster hangs on the yellow wall behind. The scene suggests a home shrine aarti during a festival puja.2021-04-20KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/22/20212021-04-22A home temple shrine decorated with red curtains and colourful striped cloth banners with floral motifs. A woman in a red sari with pink undershirt on the left holds a brass bell and a small vessel while performing worship. Beside her, a man in a grey shirt, dark trousers and a patterned cap leans over a wooden stand, lighting or tending a bright oil lamp flame. On the right, a golden deity murti is adorned with orange marigold garlands, pink flowers and a gold crown-like headdress, with a painted figure beside it. A framed picture hangs behind the shrine. The scene suggests a puja with an aarti lamp at a home altar.2021-04-22KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/18/20212021-04-18A woman in a white sari with a pink blouse and a red hair ornament stands at left, lighting an oil lamp at a decorated altar. Behind the lamp, a framed portrait labelled with the printed name below shows a smiling man with a red-and-gold turban, rudraksha-style ornaments and a gold-trimmed garment, draped with orange marigold garlands. A large gold kalasha vessel stands at right, and the altar is laid with a teal cloth holding small bowls of offerings and sweets. The portrait and altar are framed by orange marigold garlands. a person is shown only as a printed portrait, not physically present.2021-07-23Indoor temple shrine with a woman in a floral red and pink salwar kameez and pink dupatta kneeling and reaching toward a deity murti seated on a red cloth-draped throne-like seat. The murti wears orange and marigold garlands, pink flower garlands and a gold crown-like headpiece. Behind it hangs a red curtain and a colourful striped banner with lotus-like and floral motifs. To the left stands a brass vessel and small brass figures on an orange-covered table, and a framed photograph of a temple gateway hangs on the wall. A plate of kumkum, flowers and small packets lies on the floor, and another person's hand in orange clothing is visible at the lower edge. A figure in a green garment and turban-like headwear stands in the background, partly obscured.2021-04-20KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/19/20212021-04-19KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/22/20212021-04-22Indoor home-temple worship at night in front of red curtains with a yellow wall. A woman in a red sari with gold trim kneels at lower left, holding a tray of lit oil lamps (diyas) and blowing toward them. Behind her, a seated female deity murti dressed in a teal-green garment, with a brown and gold crown-like headdress, peacock-feather plumes, pearl and gold necklaces, and a heavy garland of orange and white marigolds, sits on a red cloth. Marigold flowers and a brass vessel lie at the base. Two people are visible in the frame.2021-04-18KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/24/20212021-04-24A photograph inside a small home temple room with yellow walls and red draped curtains decorated with blue, green and orange panels. A man in a grey shirt and dark trousers bends forward to touch or offer near a red-draped altar. On the altar stands a gilded deity murti adorned with a pearl garland and marigold and pink flower garlands. A woman in a red top stands at left beside a framed photograph, and another woman in a teal sari with a gold necklace stands partly visible behind the curtain at right, apparently a devotee or attendant. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor.2021-04-22A woman in a pink top and a man in a grey jacket and cap stand before a red-draped shrine at a home temple. A golden deity murti stands at the centre, garlanded with orange marigolds and pink flowers, with a green-and-white banded backdrop on the right. The man holds out a brass plate toward the murti while the woman reaches to offer or adjust items. Oil lamps burn on the red cloth, with a small brass bowl, green banana leaves, sugarcane and round pretzel-like offerings nearby. A framed picture hangs on the left wall.2021-04-22