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A photograph of a deity murti altar decorated for a festival offering. Two central deity murtis, one dark-skinned with a tall crown and a white-and-gold garland of pearls, seated beside a golden-clad consort, sit on a red draped platform beneath a backdrop of a snowy mountain peak. Both central figures wear layered multicoloured flower garlands in red, white, green and orange. Flanking them are smaller deity murtis, one in saffron-yellow dress with a conical headdress and one standing figure in orange and green holding a staff. In the foreground, rows of silver steel trays hold food offerings covered in cling film, including rice dishes, sweets and fruit. A fan-like cooler unit and a carved wooden door frame the scene, with a painted blue and red temple-style wall behind.

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A photograph of a temple-style altar with deity murtis decorated with garlands of marigolds and multicolored flowers. Two seated figures sit at centre on a red cloth: one with a tall crown and layered gold necklaces, the other in a gold sari with a decorated crown. Two standing figures flank them, one with an elephant head wearing a gold necklace and orange turban, and another in a similar decorated garland. Behind them hangs a large backdrop printed with a snow-capped mountain. In front, many silver plates hold fruit, sweets and food offerings, and a tall brass lamp stands at the right. The setting is a hall with a cream wall, a white air conditioner unit and a painted pillar.2013-11-02Photo 11734569Photograph of a shrine with two deity murtis seated on a red-draped platform, adorned with heavy gold-toned jewellery and layered garlands in orange, yellow, red and white. Flanking them are two smaller gilded figures, one wearing a crown and holding a staff, and a colourful painted deity statue stands to the right beside a brass lamp stand. In front, metal trays of food offerings, including sweets and cut pieces, are covered in plastic wrap. A backdrop of a snowy mountain peak is draped behind the murtis, and the wall is painted with ornate temple motifs. No people are visible.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02Annadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesNovember 02 20132013-11-02A photograph of a festive Deepavali offering display in front of a mountain backdrop. Three deity murtis sit on a red-draped platform wrapped in marigold and multicolour garlands, with jewelled necklaces and crowns on the central figures. In front, many metal plates and banana leaves hold sweets, fruit, grapes, coconuts and savoury dishes spread across the floor. To the left, a standing man in a maroon-and-gold turban, gold necklace and cream shawl raises one hand in greeting beside a floor fan and white air conditioner. Red curtains frame the right side. A purple logo appears at upper left.2013-11-02 +1 copiesPhoto 11734573Annadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesNovember 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02 +1 copies