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Altar photograph of deity murtis at a Hindu temple shrine during Navaratri celebrations. Two gold-toned metal murtis of a male and female deity sit on an orange cushioned seat, adorned with white and red garlands, pearl-style necklaces and ornate crowns. In front, a small white-clothed Saraswati figure holds a veena, with white swan figures and rose petals on a red cloth. Red roses and white baby's-breath flowers fill a glass vase at left, with bowls of fruit and small brass dishes in the foreground. No people are visible.

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A decorated shrine in a temple hall with a golden arched frame and deep red drapes. Central deity murti of Goddess Saraswati, holding a veena, flanked by two other deity murtis adorned with red and white flower garlands and ornate crowns. Vases of red roses, white flowers and pink gladioli surround the altar, with white swan figures, bowls of fruit and a small silver vessel in front. No physical people are visible.2020-10-24 +1 copiesA decorated shrine display for Devi Saraswati puja at a temple setting. Two deity murtis are shown: in the foreground a standing white-and-gold murti draped with white and yellow flower garlands and red rose-petal garlands, and behind it a taller Saraswati murti holding a veena, also garlanded with red and white flowers, framed by an ornate gold arch against maroon drapes. Below, white paper swans, stacked books, a bowl of white roses and a bouquet of red roses sit on an orange cloth, with brass lamps and a small brass bird figure nearby. A seated person's hair is visible at lower right. Only one partial physical person is visible.2022-10-05 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 10/24/20202020-10-24KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 10/24/20202020-10-24Photo 82915982022-10-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine altar with a deity murti of Devi Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and music, standing before an ornate gilded arch with red curtains. The murti wears a silver-toned crown, a heavy jewelled necklace and a golden-orange sari with a pleated front, draped with long garlands of white jasmine and bands of orange, yellow and red marigold and rose flowers. Behind her a second deity holds a veena, and white swan figures and red roses sit at the base on an orange cloth.2022-10-05 +1 copiesGolden metal murti of deities on an orange-draped altar at Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple, San Jose, during Navaratri puja. Two larger standing-or-seated golden figures flank a smaller central murti, all adorned with white and pink flower garlands, jewelled necklaces and colourful silk attire in green, red and blue. Yellow hibiscus blooms are placed among them. In front are plates of pink rose petals, bananas, apples, sweets, dry fruit and kumkum-style offerings, with orange and yellow marigold pots. A partially visible hand holding a small item appears at the left edge. No physically present people are clearly visible beyond the hand.2020-10-19Photograph of two gold utsava murthis seated side by side on a green cloth-covered platform before a dark red backdrop, representing Soma Sundareshwara and Devi Meenakshi. The figures wear white and red flower garlands, jewelled necklaces and ornate crowns. The male figure holds a trident-like staff and the female figure holds a flower. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with red roses and yellow flowers in the foreground. Behind them a larger deity murti wears a jewelled necklace and garlands. No physical people are visible.2020-05-03Three gilded deity murtis are seated on a yellow cloth, decorated with white and pink garlands, red and white flowers, and silver jewellery. The central figure, smaller and dressed in green and pink with a pink garland, sits between the two larger murtis. The left murti wears a green-and-gold crown and holds a trident-like attribute, while the right murti wears a silver crown and holds a small object. Gold and silver ornaments, rose petals and a carved golden backdrop with lion figures frame the shrine.2020-10-17Photo 82907732022-10-02 +3 copiesKAILASA TORONTO, CANADA On 13/10/2024 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 10/5/20222022-10-05 +1 copies