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A photograph of a ritual shrine set up for a homa or puja with no people visible. A yellow-painted square fire pit in the foreground holds a brass bowl of liquid and a small ladle, surrounded by small silver cups, coconut halves, flower petals and a steel vessel of white flowers. Behind it stands a deity murti draped in a garland of white, pink and yellow flowers, with a large carved lion head and a blue painted figure with a raised hand; brass oil lamps stand on either side and smoke drifts upward. Colourful embroidered cloth hangs at the sides and a striped rug covers the floor.

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A photograph of a ritual setting in a temple shrine with no visible people. A rectangular yellow-painted fire pit or homa kund sits in the foreground, surrounded by small brass and silver bowls holding offerings, halved coconuts, scattered flower petals and a brass pot of yellow liquid with a ladle. Behind it, a brass lamp stand and a deity murti or enthroned image are draped with yellow and white marigold garlands, a pink and white flower garland, and gold brocade cloth. Smoke rises around the shrine, and colourful striped mats cover the floor. Painted and sequined deity figures frame the scene, including a turquoise-faced figure with a lion-faced head above.2017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28 +2 copiesSeptember 27 20172017-09-27 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of the goddess sits on an ornate silver and gold throne draped with garlands of white, yellow and pink flowers and red blossoms. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. Behind the throne a large painted lion with open jaws and a blue-green multi-armed figure with a gold crown are visible, with embroidered gold and green fabric hangings. Marigold garlands and offerings lie at the base. No people are visible in the frame.2017-09-26A temple shrine interior with a square yellow-stone yajna or homa pit, its brick-lined centre empty, edged with small brass bowls and scattered petals. Behind it sits a decorated deity murti or utsava image draped in white and yellow-orange marigold garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps (deepa stands) and silver-finished ornate seats with leopard-print cushions. Brightly embroidered sequined fabric hangs in the background. No people are visible. Dried red chillies lie in the foreground beside a brass vessel.2017-09-21 +1 copiesShrine scene dominated by a large painted lion and a turquoise-skinned deity figure with multiple arms behind an ornate gold-framed niche. In the centre, a small deity murti sits on a purple backdrop, draped with white and orange flower garlands, with a bowl of offerings, kumkum-marked plates, brass oil lamps with flames, and flowers on a wooden puja platform. Silver chairs with leopard-print cushions flank the altar, and yellow marigold heaps lie on the floor. No people are visible.2017-09-21A photograph of a deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch on a purple cloth backdrop, draped in thick garlands of pink lotus buds, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side, and incense smoke rises from the offerings. A yellow-painted stone fire pit with ash sits in the foreground, and a colourful embroidered backdrop with red floral garlands is visible behind. No people are visible.2017-09-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated altar with an ornate silver-toned throne-like seat (peetha) draped in white and pink garlands and yellow marigold flower strands. Two tall brass oil lamps (lamps with lit flames) stand on either side, and smoke rises from the foreground. A brass bowl with a ladle sits in front, with white and orange flower arrangements. Behind, a yellow brocade cloth and a blurred colourful figure appear. No people are visible in the scene.2017-09-28A richly decorated golden temple sanctum with a central gilded peetha/throne platform holding a deity murti draped in white and garlanded with white flowers, flanked by two golden lions and gilded kalasha-style ornaments. Lower in front, a square homa/yagna fire pit bordered by a white-and-coloured rangoli sits on striped textile mats, with brass oil lamps and white cone-shaped offerings on red cloth. Ornate golden pillars, red and gold umbrellas and fairy lights frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the only figures are statues and murtis.2020-03-26Photo 11728682 +2 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21