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A decorated deity murti of a goddess, adorned with white and red flower garlands and gold jewellery, is seated under an ornate gold canopy with red and orange fringe. Brass lamps and a silver-rimmed arch frame the altar, with banana leaves and brass vessels arranged in front. A man in an orange cloth and dark top bends forward at the lower right, tending the offerings, while a second figure stands at the upper right edge. The setting suggests a puja or alankara worship, with yellow-and-red decorative umbrellas flanking the altar.

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A decorated deity murti of a goddess sits within an ornate golden arched shrine with an orange drape and a fringed canopy overhead. She wears a gold necklace, a red and gold sari, and is garlanded with white and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps and banana leaves with offerings stand in front, with yellow and red ceremonial flag-like banners on both sides. On the right, a person in orange robes tends the lamps in an aarti-like setting. No a person candidate is clearly visible in this image.2016-10-11A decorated deity murti of Devi, seated on an ornate gilded throne canopy with a fringed red-and-gold overhead canopy, draped in orange and gold silk and heavily garlanded with white and red flowers and jewelled ornaments. Brass kalashas and lamps stand before the murti on banana leaves. On the right, two men in orange dhotis are performing aarti with oil lamps, one bare-chested with rudraksha, the other behind him wearing an orange wrap and a beaded garland. Golden-yellow and red ceremonial parasols flank the scene against a maroon curtain.2016-10-11A decorated deity murti of Devi is seated on a golden throne under a tiered canopy with fringed red and gold trim. The figure wears a gold crown, heavy gold jewellery, and an orange-gold sari, and is garlanded with white and yellow flower chains. Many brass kalasha pots and oil lamps are arranged at its base, and tall brass lamp stands flank the throne. On the right, a priest in an orange-brown dhoti and bare upper body holds a lit lamp and performs aarti near a flame. A yellow ceremonial umbrella with a red emblem stands on the left against a deep red curtain. This is a puja or aarti setting, and the page's event title is not visible in the image.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11Photo of a lit temple shrine with a deity murti of Devi dressed in gold and red silk and heavy gold jewelry, garlanded with white flowers, red and green garlands. Under a gilded arch and red-and-gold canopy, two priests in orange dhotis serve the shrine: one, bent low, arranges leaves and brass pots on the floor, while the other, standing at right with long dark hair, adjusts garlands and offerings. Oil lamps burn, and yellow ceremonial umbrellas flank the altar. A third person sits at far right. This appears to be an alankara decoration puja.2016-10-11Photograph of a decorated Devi murti seated under a golden arch and a canopy with red and gold fringe, draped in orange cloth and heavily adorned with white and red flower garlands and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps and kalasha-style brass vessels fill the foreground, and a lit oil lamp glows at the base. A standing priest in an orange dhoti and dark garment holds a ritual lamp and a decorated yellow-and-orange flag-like umbrella stands on either side. Partially visible figures in orange robes are at the right edge. Setting is an indoor hall with red drapes.2016-10-11A decorated deity murti of Devi is seated under an ornate golden arch and canopy, adorned with heavy garlands of white and red flowers, a large gold crown and jewelled necklaces, and a red and gold sari. Brass pots and bowls are arranged before the murti, with small oil lamps and gold-toned lamp stands in front. On the right, a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl raises an oil lamp toward the deity, while a second person in orange stands at the edge. Yellow umbrellas with coloured embroidery frame the scene, and red curtains hang behind.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11A photo of a decorated deity murti of the goddess seated on a gilded throne-like canopy draped in orange and red fabric, adorned with heavy gold jewellery and garlands of white and orange flowers. A standing priest in an orange dhoti with long dark hair waves a lit lamp before the murti during aarti. Brass kalashas and oil lamps are arranged on the floor in front of the shrine, and a golden parasol-style umbrella hangs above. Yellow ceremonial fans with embroidered motifs flank the shrine, and an ornate golden peetha or throne stands at left. Two figures in white are visible at the right edge.2016-10-11