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Close-up photo of small metal deity murtis on a deep red velvet cloth at a home shrine. On the left, a murti in a red velvet and gold-trimmed crown and red-and-pink brocade garment is decorated with white beads and red tassels. On the right, a brass murti with a gold arched halo and gold necklaces wears a pleated pink brocade garment, with a red rose tucked at its base. In front, a brass plate holds a pile of green unripe bananas as an offering. An ornate brass frame sits behind the murtis. No people are visible.

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Two 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.2021-06-13A photograph of a shrine table draped with a green silk cloth embroidered with gold peacock-motif patterns, set before a gold curtain. Three metal murtis stand on gold-bordered wooden platforms: on the left, a small standing figure in a maroon turban and gold-and-red adornments holding a staff; in the centre, a deity figure draped in red cloth and layered jewelled necklaces with blue and red stones, fully covered by ornaments; on the right, a seated deity murti with a golden crown and red garment, holding a raised implement. In front, a steel plate holds white sweets, a steel bowl and cup, a covered steel dish, and a cluster of red flowers. No people are visible.KAILASA 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.2021-05-16Two 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.2021-07-11A decorated altar with three deity murtis on golden-embroidered pedestals draped in an orange brocade cloth with gold zari and colored stone embellishments. Left, a small bronze-toned figure in a red turban with a garland and ornate necklaces stands with one hand raised. Centre, a covered murti wears a red cloth veil, a jewelled gold necklace and a garland. Right, a four-armed goddess figure in red drapery with a gold crown, garlands and a child-like figure at her side stands on a pedestal. In front on a silver tray are a bowl of white sweets, a small cup of liquid, a cup, a silver dish and yellow flowers with green leaves. A golden curtain forms the backdrop.2024-03-11A photograph of a temple altar set up for worship on a green cloth with gold peacock-feather embroidery and pink circular motifs. Three figures stand on ornate silver-and-red decorated pedestals. On the left, a small bronze standing figure wears a red turban and layered beaded necklaces. In the center, a draped red cloth covers a form adorned with multiple strands of jewelled necklaces and a large ornate pendant. On the right, a seated female deity figure with a golden crown, raised hand and red garment is decked in bead and jewel ornaments. In front, a silver thali holds a bowl of white sweets, a small brass cup of milk, and a yellow flower, with a silver bowl and lidded container nearby. No people are visible.A home-temple offering set on an orange-red cloth. In the foreground, a bowl of cooked rice topped with sliced carrot, green chilli, coriander and shredded white garnish serves as neivedyam. Left, a red velvet deity murti is dressed in a gold-embroidered red and pink cloth, pearl garlands, red tassels and layered metal necklaces. Right, a small silver murti with a black cloth and gold chains, pearl-trimmed ornament and a gold-rimmed halo stands on a silver plate. Behind them, a large brass vessel and brass base sit against a maroon curtain. No people are visible.2021-05-02A photograph of a home or temple altar with three deity murtis set on ornate silver-and-gold trimmed pedestals draped in a yellow embroidered cloth. On the left stands a small brown metal figure of a child deity adorned with a beaded garland. The centre shows a red cloth-draped form covered with a heavy multi-layered jewelled necklace and a crown-like ornament. On the right seated figure with a raised hand and red silk garment wears a crown and layered jewelled necklaces. In front on a silver tray are a small brass cup, a steel vessel, a silver dish, a folded white cloth and a cluster of red flowers. No people are visible.Indoor shrine scene with brass offering plate holding bananas, a yellow lemon and a red apple, with a small brass cup and spoon. A lit oil lamp in a brass bowl sits at left. Behind are several small deity murti figures in red and gold garments with garlands and crowns, one with a rudraksha mala, plus marigold and flower offerings and a red-and-gold draped backdrop. No people are visible, so this is a daily puja offering at a home altar.2020-12-04A photograph of a home or temple altar draped with an orange and gold embroidered cloth. Three metal murti figures stand on ornate wooden-and-brass stands. The left figure is a small standing male figure in a red turban and brown-gold garment with jewelled necklaces. The centre is a tall conical yellow-draped deity form covered in a large jewelled gold crown-like ornament with blue and red stones. The right figure is a seated deity with a tall crown, holding a staff-like object, in a yellow garment with gold adornments. Red flower garlands and blue-white flowers decorate each stand. In front, a silver tray holds sweets or prasadam pieces, a small silver cup with a dark liquid, a silver bowl with white contents, and an empty silver plate. The background is a gold curtain. The scene shows deity murtis and offerings, consistent with puja arrangements; no people are visible.2024-06-12KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/19/20212021-05-19