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Photograph of a decorated deity murti at a ritual site. A large central figure is draped in a green and orange silk garment, wrapped in a gold-trimmed cloth, with a crown-like gold headpiece set with green stones. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine hang from the figure, along with rudraksha malas. In front, a smaller silver-coloured murti of a standing deity in a green sari sits in a silver arch, wearing white flower garlands and beaded necklaces. Silver vessels, a silver jug, a tumbler and bowls with offerings sit on a white cloth-covered platform, with scattered petals on the floor. Behind, a colourful striped silk backdrop and a large painted figure in white and magenta cloth are visible. No people are visible.

September 16 2013

A gilded metal deity murti is dressed for worship and surrounded by heaped white roses, red roses and yellow marigold garlands. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown with pink and green stones, a jeweled necklace, and a red sleeved garment with a green lower cloth edged in red-gold border. Its hand holds a silver kalasha pot. Behind it is a green and red fabric backdrop within an ornate gold arch. A gold-toned animal figure appears at the lower left edge.

A decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne with a hooded serpent canopy of gold and green stone elements. The figure is draped in white and orange cloth with a red-orange headwrap, layered with garlands of white and red roses and yellow marigolds, and a diamond-studded band across the forehead. Behind it stands a larger figure in a red and grey embellished costume with a rich jeweled necklace, bangles and a gilded backdrop with ornate relief carving. A small person in a red turban appears at the lower right edge, partly cropped. The scene resembles a temple or procession decoration of the deity.

January 02 2013

Ornate shrine image of a seated deity pair framed by an arched gilt canopy covered in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and jeweled ribbons. The central figure wears a maroon turban with a jewel, a gold crown and a bejeweled garland, holding a trident in one hand; beside him a goddess in green and gold sari wears a gold crown and layered necklaces. A golden cobra hood with green stones arches above the central pedestal. Gold lion-shaped supports and floral garlands surround the altar in front, with a small image on the left. Statues only; no living people visible.

June 28 2013

Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair in a temple setting. A large golden Shiva lingam with a black face-like front is adorned with gold and diamond-style jewellery, a golden hooded serpent canopy, and a jewelled crown. Beside it stands a golden-skinned female deity murti in a blue and pink sari with ornate crown and jewellery, and a smaller red-clad deity figure stands in front. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers drape the scene, with a golden kalasha-like pot and a backdrop of red, green and white flower garlands. Offerings of flowers sit at the base, and a red silk cloth hangs at the right. No people are visible.

A large deity murti is dressed for worship in a temple setting. The figure wears a golden crown with green stones and a tall golden headpiece, a white dhoti-like garment, and layered gold and beaded necklaces with a turquoise medallion. Long garlands of white flowers with red blooms hang from the shoulders and arms. Tall golden oil lamps stand on both sides, and small brass bowls and fresh leaves lie in front, with a red and gold cloth draped at the base. Green and orange silk drapes frame the figure, with ornate golden carvings behind. A small figure in red and gold appears at lower centre.

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A decorated metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine framed by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple flowers and green leaves. She wears a tall jeweled crown, large silver earrings, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a red and gold sari and a green satin cloth draped at her base. A fabric canopy with tassels hangs overhead. No people are visible in the frame, and no identifiable a person appears in the image.

A decorated shrine with a large deity murti dressed in green and gold cloth, wearing a red and gold crown-like headdress, draped with red rose and white jasmine garlands. In front sits a smaller white statue dressed in a pink and magenta garment, with a pink turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, seated on a white cloth. Gold lamp stands and brass oil lamps surround the shrine, with red and gold drapes behind. The statue is a sculpture, not a physical person.

A close crop of a gilded deity murti with a golden multi-hooded cobra canopy above its head, green stone-set crown elements, and a golden hooded serpent halo. The figure wears a white dhoti with a blue-gray and orange drape, rudraksha beads, and a gold waist band. Thick white and magenta flower garlands hang over the shoulders, and multiple raised hands and bangles appear at the edges against a red curtain and ornate gold frame.