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Close photograph of a small ornate brass deity murti of Mahakalabhairava set on a brass base, adorned with yellow, orange and pink flower petals and garlands. Behind it, several metal deity figures with crescent-moon crowns and gold necklaces stand on a red-orange cloth altar, with an oil lamp lit on a brass dish and a framed temple picture to the left. A brass tray lies in the foreground. No physical people are clearly visible; only the hands and red-clad lower body of a person appear at the top edge.

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KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 7/6/20212021-07-06A close-up photograph of a small gilded metal deity murti, with a face marked by a dark tilak and a halo-like backing, decorated with pink and red flower petals and yellow flowers at its base, set on a golden-rimmed tray dusted with yellow turmeric powder. Behind it, on an orange cloth altar, stand small gilded figures adorned with garlands, pink silk and ornaments, with a gold and jewelled container and a pink flower-decorated tray to the right. A red floral-patterned cushion lies at the base, and a large red-robed arm is partly visible at the back. The scene reflects abhishekam and alankaram offerings to the deity.2021-07-11Close photograph of a temple altar with a gilded metal tray covered in yellow-orange turmeric or kumkum powder. In the foreground a small golden Ganesha-style murti with trunk-like form and vermilion marks sits on a brass base, decorated with yellow and white flowers and pink petals scattered around. Behind it, golden metal figures of deities stand on a red and floral cloth, adorned with yellow garlands, and a small golden throne-like stand holds a white and red beaded mala. Orange cloth covers the altar, and a large gilded ornate shrine frame sits at the right. A printed picture of a seated figure in red-pink robes appears in the background. Puja offerings and flower decoration suggest abhishekam or alankaram.2021-07-13KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 7/13/20212021-07-13KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/18/20212021-05-18Close view of a gilded brass Ganesha murti seated in a carved arched backdrop on a golden tray filled with yellow turmeric-tinted water, scattered with marigold and pink flower petals and green grass blades. A smaller gold figure of Kali stands to the right on a small base with flowers. Behind them a large framed photograph of a woman in a red garment wears yellow and pink garlands and a multi-strand necklace. Ornate silver and gold vessels and a red-cloth-covered altar are visible in the background.2021-06-12 +1 copiesClose photograph of a brass Ganesha murti seated on a throne-like base, decorated with red hibiscus flowers and white blossoms, with red kumkum marks on its body. A small brass figure of a deity with raised arms sits to the right on the golden tray, also adorned with flowers. Behind them, lit oil lamps, brass vessels, a cloth-draped altar and a rudraksha mala are visible, with a blurred figure in red and gold garments and garlands in the background. The setting appears to be a home altar with an abhishekam and alankaram offering.2021-07-13A brass Ganesha murti stands at centre on a golden-yellow abhishekam tray, decorated with marigold and pink flower petals and fresh grass blades. Beside it a smaller brass Kali murti is adorned with flowers on a round base. Behind them a large printed portrait shows a figure in maroon robes with layered gold necklaces and bangles, with yellow marigold garlands draped over the picture. A small framed temple image and a golden shrine piece appear at the sides, with a red cloth covering the altar. No physical people are visible.2021-06-15 +1 copiesClose photo of a golden Ganesha murti seated on a throne-like base, decorated with a large red hibiscus flower and a white flower on its head. Smaller golden figures and flowers, including a red hibiscus and white blossoms, lie in a shallow brass tray filled with yellow turmeric water and scattered petals. Behind, an orange cloth covers the altar with silver vessels, a garland, and other deity figures. No people are clearly visible.2021-07-13KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 7/5/20212021-07-05Close-up photo of small gilt metal deity murtis on an orange-draped altar, decorated with pink and red flowers and a yellow flower. The foreground left figure is a fierce gilded deity in a flame-like arched halo; the right figure is a smaller gilded murti with a flame halo and red flower. Behind them, three small figures in pink and red garments wear pearl and gold necklaces, with yellow marigold garlands above, and a gilded ornate frame and a bead-garlanded tray sit at right. A burning oil lamp is at the left edge.2021-07-11KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 3/14/20212021-03-14