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A photograph of a Devi murti seated on a cutout painted lion in a temple-style shrine room during the Durga Alankar decoration. The black-faced deity wears a tall golden crown, red and orange silk sari, layered white and gold necklaces with blue jewel inlay, and garlands of marigolds, yellow roses and white jasmine. Behind her hangs a red curtain framed with orange and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a brass kalasha with a coconut and yellow flowers sits on a plate before the lion. On the right, a framed temple painting depicts ornate deities. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a Navaratri Durga alankar display at a home shrine. A black Devi murti with multiple arms and a tall gold crown sits in a red-and-gold silk sari, heavily adorned with jeweled necklaces, blue-stoned garlands and ornaments. Orange marigold and green-white garlands drape a red curtain behind her. A painted yellow lion stands before the murti, with a yellow fruit and red flower offering at its base. At left, a brass oil lamp with a peacock-shaped stand burns, and at upper left a hand in a teal patterned blouse holds a brass plate with a lit flame, performing aarti.2020-10-18October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesKAILASA OHIO, USA on 10/23/20202020-10-23A dark-stone deity murti stands in a shrine, dressed in an orange and gold brocade silk sari with a wide gold border. It wears layered jewelled necklaces, a crown, and an ornate silver headpiece, with red, yellow and white flower garlands draped around it. In front, a brass oil lamp with several lit wicks rests on a gold peacock-shaped stand, with yellow and white chrysanthemum garlands hanging below. Red and gold drapes frame the shrine, and a framed temple-style print of a deity and Ganesha hangs on the right wall.2020-10-23A dark-stone deity murti, apparently Lakshmi, stands centred in an alcove decorated for Diwali. It wears a red and gold silk sari with a metallic silver-gold border and a tall silver-gold crown. Multiple layered gold necklaces, large round earrings and jewelled hand ornaments adorn the figure. Garlands of orange marigolds and tricoloured yellow, green, red and white flower strings hang around it. Flanking banners show blue, red and yellow geometric patterns with flowers and white doves. Gold tinsel hangs overhead. No people are visible.2024-11-01 +1 copiesNovember 23 20182018-11-23December 11 2022 sripuram2022-12-11A photograph of a shrine image of the goddess Durga standing on a golden lion, set within an ornate gilded arch against a red velvet backdrop. The goddess has a golden crown, red face paint, a heavy gold necklace and jewellery, and wears a red and pink sari with a gold border. She holds a lotus and other attributes in her hands, and is adorned with white jasmine and yellow marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side on a marble platform, with smaller deity murtis and marigold garlands arranged in front. No people are visible.2025-02-14A dark-complexioned deity murti of a goddess seated on a gilded throne framed by ornate gold arch carvings and deep maroon drapes. She wears a tall gold crown, a red silk sari with gold zari borders, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and white and red flower garlands. Her gold hands hold a conch-like object, a staff and a lotus-like emblem. The setting resembles a temple alankaram display.2020-10-17A photograph of a deity murti standing on a gilded lion vahana in an indoor room with a white and grey door and pale wall. The goddess figure wears an ornate silver crown, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a deep maroon skirt, and holds a spear or trident-like staff. A garland of white, orange, green and purple flowers drapes from her shoulders down both sides. The gold lion is carved with mane and ornaments and sits on a gold-painted wooden stand covered with a white cloth bordered in red. No people are visible in the scene.2010-10-20A deity murti stands in a shrine decorated with garlands of red roses, white jasmine, yellow marigolds and pink-and-blue flowers. The figure has a dark body, a golden-orange face with a red tilak, a tall silver crown and a silver nose ornament. It wears an orange silk sari with a gold border, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled waist ornament. In the foreground at left stands a golden peacock-topped oil lamp with several small flames burning in its cups. Behind the murti is a gold arched frame and a deep red backdrop.KAILASA OHIO, USA on 10/21/20202020-10-21