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A photograph of three deity murtis seated together, adorned for abhishekam alankaram. Marigold garlands in orange and yellow drape over them. The central figure wears a gold crescent crown, gold necklaces, pearl strands and a rudraksha mala, with a gold sunburst pendant. The figures on either side wear red and silver-embroidered garments, gold jewellery and red stones, and one has a red sari. They sit on a blue and gold brocade cloth before a pink backdrop, with a green pleated fabric at the base. No physical people are visible.

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Close photo of a metal deity murti dressed for alankaram, adorned with thick orange marigold garlands draped over both shoulders. The head wears a gold crescent moon and star ornament set with red and green stones, a gold teardrop-shaped headpiece with pearls, and a red-and-gold rosette. Strands of white pearls and gold chains cover the chest, with a large gold sunburst pendant at the centre. Rudraksha beads hang nearby, and a silver and gold embroidered cloth edges the background. No physical people are visible.2021-04-05Photograph of a decorated deity murti set on a bed of rudraksha beads, with a central dark Shiva lingam wrapped in a golden rudraksha garland, gold and jewelled ornaments, and a pink silk cloth. Marigold garlands in orange frame the altar. In front, a brass plate holds a heap of pink rose petals, yellow flowers and orange marigolds, with a black stone lingam base. Three larger standing figures with gold-embroidered red sleeves and jewelled necklaces flank the centre, all statues. No physical people are visible.2021-03-14 +1 copiesPhotograph of a home temple altar showing three small metal deity murtis dressed and adorned for ritual worship. The central murti wears a crescent moon crown, rudraksha malas, pearl and green-red stone necklaces, and a jewelled garland. Flanking murtis wear gold and pearl ornaments, one in a red turban and one in a tall black crown with a pink cloth. A black Shiva lingam stands on a stone base in front, ringed with rudraksha beads and white flowers. A brass plate holds rudraksha beads with marigold petals. Yellow marigold garlands hang behind, and the red cloth altar is decorated with pink and white flowers.2021-06-21KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/14/20212021-06-14KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 7/23/20212021-07-23Photograph of a decorated deity murti adorned with thick marigold garlands in orange and yellow, pearl strands, gold jewellery and ornate red and silver embellished arm coverings. In front, on a brass plate, a black shivalinga-style base is wrapped in a pale band and surrounded by orange marigolds, green leaves and two small clay oil lamps. Rudraksha beads are piled at the base, and a tray of teal, white and orange flower garlands sits at the sides. No people are visible except a partial hand at the upper right.2021-01-18A photograph of a decorated deity murti group on a floral cloth before a painted backdrop, shown during an alankaram. A central figure with a black coiffure and a crescent-shaped headpiece wears gold and pearl necklaces, a red garment and a gold sash, and holds a gold ceremonial item. Flanking figures in red and gold garments with black hair and gold jewellery stand on either side. Yellow marigold and jasmine garlands and loose yellow flowers surround a dark stone shivalinga-like base with a gold shaped cover, and rudraksha beads sit at the edges. No people are visible.2021-03-22 +1 copiesKAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 3/16/20212021-03-16A decorated shrine display of deity murtis dressed in gold ornaments and jewelled crowns, set against a pink and white garland. The central figure is a Shiva lingam-style form with a silver shivalinga emblem, flanked by two standing figures in red and gold garments. A small seated figure in pink and gold garments, wearing layered necklaces and crown, sits at left on a cushion. Strands of rudraksha beads and white pearl malas lie across the rudraksha-covered base. A pink and white flower arch frames the figures, and a yellow fabric drape hangs at left. A partly visible person in pink attire stands behind the shrine.2021-03-11 +1 copiesClose view of a deity murti decorated for Karthikai Deepam, with a central figure in a red and gold garment flanked by two smaller figures, all draped in marigold garlands and pink flower garlands. Gold jewelled armour-like adornments and a gold crown with ornaments cover the central figure. A silver vahana-style animal figure stands at the left and a silver ritual object lies at the right. Small oil lamps burn in front on a cloth. A partially visible person in red and gold clothing, wearing gold necklaces and bangles, stands behind the murti. Pink and yellow flowers appear at the edges.2020-11-29KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 3/24/20212021-03-24A photograph of three deity murtis richly dressed for alankaram. The central murti wears a tall crown with pearls and a crescent moon ornament, a red and gold garland, and an elaborate gold chest ornament. Flanking murtis on either side wear crowns with crescent moon finials, red velvet and gold-embroidered armbands and sleeves, pearl and jewelled necklaces, and garlands of red and yellow flowers. Rudraksha beads are arranged on a red cloth in front. A large blurred photographic backdrop of a painted figure with bangled arms is behind them, with yellow marigold garlands at the edges.2021-03-01