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Close view of a shrine dressed with garlands: white jasmine strands and a pink-wrapped garland drape a silver-toned throne-like seat, with bright yellow marigold garlands looped around its arched back. A brass oil lamp with a lit wick stands at right beside a small brass vessel and a green fruit. Behind, a large deity murti with a fierce open-mouthed face, teal skin and ornate sequined gold clothing is partly visible, with sparkling decorations at upper left and a fine haze of incense or mist in the foreground. No people are visible; the throne is empty and no a person candidate appears.

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September 28 20172017-09-28A decorated deity murti of the goddess sits on an ornate silver and gold throne draped with garlands of white, yellow and pink flowers and red blossoms. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. Behind the throne a large painted lion with open jaws and a blue-green multi-armed figure with a gold crown are visible, with embroidered gold and green fabric hangings. Marigold garlands and offerings lie at the base. No people are visible in the frame.2017-09-26A photograph of a deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch on a purple cloth backdrop, draped in thick garlands of pink lotus buds, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side, and incense smoke rises from the offerings. A yellow-painted stone fire pit with ash sits in the foreground, and a colourful embroidered backdrop with red floral garlands is visible behind. No people are visible.2017-09-27 +1 copiesSeptember 26 20172017-09-26September 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated altar with an ornate silver-toned throne-like seat (peetha) draped in white and pink garlands and yellow marigold flower strands. Two tall brass oil lamps (lamps with lit flames) stand on either side, and smoke rises from the foreground. A brass bowl with a ladle sits in front, with white and orange flower arrangements. Behind, a yellow brocade cloth and a blurred colourful figure appear. No people are visible in the scene.2017-09-28A photograph of a deity murti seated in an ornate gold shrine arch with a purple backdrop, heavily garlanded with white, yellow and pink flower garlands and purple blossoms. Smoke or incense drifts in front, and a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at right. Behind the shrine are colourful festival figures and a striped textile. No people are visible.2017-09-27September 27 20172017-09-27A photograph of a ritual shrine set up for a homa or puja with no people visible. A yellow-painted square fire pit in the foreground holds a brass bowl of liquid and a small ladle, surrounded by small silver cups, coconut halves, flower petals and a steel vessel of white flowers. Behind it stands a deity murti draped in a garland of white, pink and yellow flowers, with a large carved lion head and a blue painted figure with a raised hand; brass oil lamps stand on either side and smoke drifts upward. Colourful embroidered cloth hangs at the sides and a striped rug covers the floor.2017-09-28September 27 20172017-09-27A decorated deity murti sits within an ornate gold arched shrine framed with lion-faced carvings and a purple cloth backdrop, heavily garlanded with pink, white, yellow and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side on a yellow stone platform. Behind the shrine, a large painted figure in teal and gold stands beside ornate gilded panels and a golden mask, with a staircase at upper left. No people are visible.2017-09-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual setting in a temple shrine with no visible people. A rectangular yellow-painted fire pit or homa kund sits in the foreground, surrounded by small brass and silver bowls holding offerings, halved coconuts, scattered flower petals and a brass pot of yellow liquid with a ladle. Behind it, a brass lamp stand and a deity murti or enthroned image are draped with yellow and white marigold garlands, a pink and white flower garland, and gold brocade cloth. Smoke rises around the shrine, and colourful striped mats cover the floor. Painted and sequined deity figures frame the scene, including a turquoise-faced figure with a lion-faced head above.2017-09-28