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Close photograph of a temple altar with a gilded metal tray covered in yellow-orange turmeric or kumkum powder. In the foreground a small golden Ganesha-style murti with trunk-like form and vermilion marks sits on a brass base, decorated with yellow and white flowers and pink petals scattered around. Behind it, golden metal figures of deities stand on a red and floral cloth, adorned with yellow garlands, and a small golden throne-like stand holds a white and red beaded mala. Orange cloth covers the altar, and a large gilded ornate shrine frame sits at the right. A printed picture of a seated figure in red-pink robes appears in the background. Puja offerings and flower decoration suggest abhishekam or alankaram.

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Close-up photograph of a puja altar at the KAILASA Nepal home temple. In the foreground a small gilded murti of a seated deity sits on a brass plate spread with turmeric-yellow powder and surrounded by orange and yellow flowers, with a white bloom at the lower right. Behind it, metal deity figures with dark crowns and crescent ornaments are dressed in pink and yellow garments and bright garlands, while a small gilt palanquin-style shrine holds red and white beads. Orange cloth covers the altar and a brass lamp stand with flower offerings is at the right. No people are visible.2021-07-06A close-up photograph of a small gilded metal deity murti, with a face marked by a dark tilak and a halo-like backing, decorated with pink and red flower petals and yellow flowers at its base, set on a golden-rimmed tray dusted with yellow turmeric powder. Behind it, on an orange cloth altar, stand small gilded figures adorned with garlands, pink silk and ornaments, with a gold and jewelled container and a pink flower-decorated tray to the right. A red floral-patterned cushion lies at the base, and a large red-robed arm is partly visible at the back. The scene reflects abhishekam and alankaram offerings to the deity.2021-07-11Close photograph of a small ornate brass deity murti of Mahakalabhairava set on a brass base, adorned with yellow, orange and pink flower petals and garlands. Behind it, several metal deity figures with crescent-moon crowns and gold necklaces stand on a red-orange cloth altar, with an oil lamp lit on a brass dish and a framed temple picture to the left. A brass tray lies in the foreground. No physical people are clearly visible; only the hands and red-clad lower body of a person appear at the top edge.2021-07-11Photograph of a home temple altar at KAILASA Dhumbarai, Nepal, with no people visible. Two small gold-toned metal deity figures stand on a yellow-orange tinted tray, with white flowers at their bases and incense smoke rising. Behind them, a gilded murti of a standing deity wears yellow marigold garlands, gold jewellery and rudraksha-style beads, flanked by a red cloth and small brass lamps, bells and offering plates with flowers. A gold palanquin-style shrine holds pearl strands, and a small lit oil lamp sits at left.2021-06-20KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/21/20212021-06-21 +1 copiesClose photo of a golden Ganesha murti seated on a throne-like base, decorated with a large red hibiscus flower and a white flower on its head. Smaller golden figures and flowers, including a red hibiscus and white blossoms, lie in a shallow brass tray filled with yellow turmeric water and scattered petals. Behind, an orange cloth covers the altar with silver vessels, a garland, and other deity figures. No people are clearly visible.2021-07-13Close-up photo of small gilt metal deity murtis on an orange-draped altar, decorated with pink and red flowers and a yellow flower. The foreground left figure is a fierce gilded deity in a flame-like arched halo; the right figure is a smaller gilded murti with a flame halo and red flower. Behind them, three small figures in pink and red garments wear pearl and gold necklaces, with yellow marigold garlands above, and a gilded ornate frame and a bead-garlanded tray sit at right. A burning oil lamp is at the left edge.2021-07-11KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/18/20212021-05-18KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 7/5/20212021-07-05KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/12/00212021-06-12 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a yellow liquid. Red flower petals float in the yellow liquid around the base. Behind it, a larger deity murti is adorned with red and white garlands, pearl strands and rudraksha beads, with a gold ornament at its base. Another ornate silver-and-gold figure with pearl garlands and red cloth sits to the right. No people are visible.2020-12-20KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 3/21/20212021-03-21