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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.

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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.2021-04-20Indoor 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 4/20/20212021-04-20Indoor 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 4/22/20212021-04-22A woman in a white sari with a green blouse performs aarti with a metal tray of lit oil lamps before a deity murti draped in a red and gold garland with gold ornaments, set against a backdrop of red curtains and colourful patterned panels. Marigold petals and a brass bowl lie on the maroon cloth in front of the murti. The image is a dim, warm-lit home shrine scene at a temple chandol setting.2021-04-16Photograph of a home shrine room with a woman in a red sparkly sari kneeling and bowing her head before a golden deity murti decorated with orange marigold and pink flower garlands and pearl necklaces. Behind the murti stands a smiling woman in a teal sari with gold jewellery and a dark ornate headpiece, beside colourful patterned cloth hangings in red, green, yellow and blue. Offerings on a brass plate include marigold petals, bananas, round sweets and a lit oil lamp with incense sticks. A printed poster of a temple appears at left.2021-04-22KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/18/20212021-04-18A 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.2021-04-22A woman in a mustard-yellow kurta with a floral side panel holds a brass oil lamp (aarti) toward a shrine. Beside her, a seated figure in a red-orange shawl, a saffron-brown turban, a rudraksha-style white bead mala and gold ceremonial necklaces is shown as a statue or photographic depiction on a decorated shrine table. Marigold garlands cover the altar, and a brass kalasha stands near a deity murti behind. Plates of fruit, sweets and coconut are arranged on an orange cloth in front, with lit brass lamps nearby. Pink walls and blue lighting frame the puja.2021-01-23A devotee in a white dhoti and shawl bends forward over a red-draped altar to perform a puja, holding a lit flame near a deity murti decorated with a red and gold garland and gold ornaments. Behind the altar, a seated figure in a brown turban and brown robe with a beaded necklace smiles toward the camera, flanked by tall red, green and yellow cloth banners with blue floral motifs against red curtains. Marigold petals, a brass lamp, a small bowl and incense sticks sit on the altar cloth.2021-04-16KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/22/20212021-04-22