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A decorated deity murti of a goddess sits enthroned under an ornate silver-and-gold arched canopy with orange draping, heavily garlanded with white and red flower garlands. She wears gold jewellery, a crown and a red-and-gold sari. In front, rows of brass and bronze bowls hold offerings, and tall brass oil lamp stands surround the murti. On the right, a standing man in orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala and tilak, holds a brass lamp aloft during aarti. Ceremonial yellow-and-red parasols flank the scene, and a small fire glows at the lower right.

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A photograph of a deity murti in a decorated shrine, seated on an ornate golden throne canopy draped in red and orange cloth, adorned with garlands of white flowers and red-and-white beads, a large jewelled necklace and a crown. Brass lamps and many small brass bowls of offerings sit in front. To the right, a standing figure in orange cloth with a bare upper body and a tall ornate ceremonial staff raises a lit lamp beside a fire pit with flames. Two yellow parasols with blue and red embroidery flank the throne. Studio lights illuminate the scene.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11A decorated deity murti of the goddess is seated on a red and gold throne beneath an ornate arch, heavily adorned with white and red flower garlands, gold jewellery and a large gold crown. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and rows of brass vessels with offerings are set on the red floor cloth in front. On the right, a man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a vibhuti mark on his forehead holds a brass aarti lamp, its flame lit, as part of worship. Two yellow and orange decorated banners flank the deity, and a microphone stand is visible at the lower left. This appears to be a puja or aarti in progress.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 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.2016-10-11A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands on an orange-draped altar, adorned with white and yellow flower garlands and red blossoms, a jeweled crown, gold ornaments and a red and gold sari. A man in an orange dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala stands at right, holding a lit oil lamp toward the murti during aarti. Brass oil lamps and small offering bowls sit on the floor in front, and an ornate gold arch frames the altar. Background shows a white wall and a faint silhouette portrait.2016-10-10October 11 20162016-10-11A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne-like canopy draped with white, yellow and red flower garlands, holding a trident-like staff, wearing a tall crown and gold jewellery, with an orange silk cloth spread below. In the foreground at right, a man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a rudraksha mala, a sacred thread and an orange dhoti, holds a lit oil lamp toward the murti during a puja. Brass lamps with flames stand on the altar.2016-10-10A 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.2016-10-11