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Photograph of a festival altar decorated for Navaratri with three deity murtis seated before a tiered canopy in red, yellow, green and blue fabric topped by a white lotus-shaped cover. The central figure is a Shiva linga adorned with a silver face and garlands, flanked by two decorated deity murtis: the left one wears an orange and red dress, the right one a blue and gold garment with a crown. Garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers frame the figures, and brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels, bells and offering bowls of fruit and flowers sit on a white-draped table. No physical people are visible.

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October 07 20082008-10-07October 07 20082008-10-07October 07 20082008-10-07October 07 20082008-10-07October 07 20082008-10-07A photograph of a decorated altar in a hall with a dark curtain backdrop. In the centre stands a large black Shivalinga marked with three horizontal white lines and a red dot, draped in a yellow-orange cloth, layered with multicoloured garlands in red, yellow, green, white and pink, and wearing a gold crown-like ornament. Behind it stand golden statues: a figure on the left in an orange turban holding a staff, and a goddess figure on the right in a magenta and green sari with a green garland and a gold crown, beside a gold halo-shaped arch. Tall decorated cylindrical banners in yellow, red, green and blue with elephant and floral motifs frame the back. Brass oil lamps and a small brass vessel sit in front, with white flower petals scattered on the floor. Two small figures are visible at the bottom right. No living people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity display under a striped canopy with a red, yellow and white fringed top. Two murti figures sit side by side on a raised platform draped in gold cloth, garlanded with thick bands of marigolds, yellow and pink flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and gold sari; the figure on the right wears a pink and blue skirt with gold trim and a heavy necklace. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, bowls of offerings and flower arrangements sit before them. A small sign reads Anantha Shayanam. Colourful woven panels with bird and diamond motifs hang at the sides, a black backdrop behind, and a few devotees' heads appear at the bottom edge.2008-10-03December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A photograph of a decorated altar displaying three deity murtis on a raised peetha draped in red, yellow, white and green flower garlands. The central seated figure wears a blue dhoti, a silver-and-gold necklace, armlets and a crown, holding a trident-like staff and a short sword. Flanking figures are a standing murti in a purple-and-green garment on the left and a gold-clad murti with a staff on the right. Brass oil lamps, a coconut, bananas and a silver bowl sit in front, and a red-and-yellow canopy hangs overhead. Printed name plates below read Ananda Ganesha, Ananda Parvati and Ananda Subramanya.2008-10-04A decorated Hindu shrine with two golden deity murtis seated on a platform, one with a crown and holding a trident, the other with a crown and tall ornate headdress, both draped in yellow and purple cloth. Between them stands a large silver shivalinga (linga) wrapped in garlands of marigolds, roses and beads, with rudraksha-style strings. Multicoloured garland curtains of red, yellow, purple and white frame the shrine. A small standing statue to the right wears a brown-orange dhoti-style garment, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial headdress, with a garland. Offerings of fruit, flowers and a silver lamp stand sit in front, and no living people are visible.2013-11-05 +1 copiesDecember 25 20072007-12-25