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A decorated deity murti, shown as a seated figure with a tall orange-and-maroon turban, a gold hooded serpent canopy above, golden armlets and a gold-and-red necklace, draped in a white cloth with a red-and-gold border and framed with yellow and purple flower garlands. Behind it hang blue and pink fabric drapes. In the foreground a small white statue of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, hands in anjali, wears a gold-toned rudraksha-style mala. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the foreground figure and a brass lamp stand on the right, with a small painted figure in blue at the far right. No living people are visible.

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July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large deity murti with a cobra hood, wearing an orange cloth wrap, a multi-strand white pearl necklace, green-stone pendant ornaments on the crown, and a red and white flower garland draped down its body. Two standing figures in orange and teal with gold bangles flank the central figure. In front sits a small white and yellow statue of a seated figure with hands raised in blessing and a yellow turban, holding a yellow flower. Brass puja vessels, a small lamp and a ritual bell rest on the floor. Gold-patterned walls and red drapes surround the shrine. The people are statues and figures rather than physical people.2011-10-05A photograph of an ornate temple shrine with a large gilded deity murti under a golden hooded cobra canopy, its face veiled in orange cloth and adorned with a green-jewelled crown, a long garland of yellow marigolds and purple flowers draped around it. Below sits a smaller white seated figure in red robes, right hand raised in blessing, with a red and silver backrest and beaded necklace. Brass oil lamps, bowls and vessels stand in front on the red-draped platform, while a white-robed attendant and a green-curtained gilded arch frame the scene. No living people are visible.2011-12-28A photograph of a large deity murti in a temple sanctum, draped in white cloth with a blue and orange skirt, a gold kavacha and a cobra hood above, wearing a red-and-white crown and garlands of yellow and pink flowers. Seated in front is a small figure in saffron robes with a saffron head cloth, hands raised in a mudra, appearing to be a sannyasi or statue. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side, with brass kalashas and vessels in the foreground.2008-10-19A large deity murti in a golden-crowned form wearing a teal and orange garment over a yellow satin skirt, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a gold crown with dangling gems. Below it, a small white-clad figure in a red-pink turban and red shawl with a gold necklace sits on a white cloth draped with garlands of white, pink and purple flowers, in front of gold ringed pedestal bands. The setting is a temple shrine with red and gold decor.2010-02-20April 07 20082008-04-07January 17 20132013-01-17A photograph of a decorated shrine scene with a large deity murti in the background wearing a blue and yellow skirt and draped in purple cloth, its arms raised. In front, a white seated statue wearing an orange turban and an orange robe is adorned with a heavy gold necklace, a white and pink garland, and a gold crown-like band. Flower garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple blossoms wrap the scene. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with brass vessels and a kalasha-like pot on a white-draped platform, and a small pink-clad figure appears at the right edge. No living people are visible. The statue is a depiction, not a person present.2009-07-21July 17 20112011-07-17A photograph of a deity murti with a large seated figure in blue garments and a purple dhoti-like lower cloth, crowned with a gold headdress and green ornaments, draped in garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. In front sits a smaller white-marble statue of a seated figure wearing a blue cloth and headwear, raising one hand in a blessing gesture, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-type vessels, a brass lamp stand and a white altar cloth surround the shrine, indicating puja worship. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures.2010-12-26Photograph of an ornate shrine inside a temple-like hall. Central seated figure, a deity murti with a multi-hooded cobra crown, dressed in orange and purple garments and adorned with jewelled earrings, is hung with a long garland of yellow, purple and magenta flowers. In front stands a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange robes and matching turban, hands raised near the face, with a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a brass vessel and offerings in the foreground. Carved gold-toned pillars frame the shrine. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person; no living people are visible.2010-12-18A photograph of a decorated ritual seat draped with white and maroon silk cloth with gold border, garlanded with yellow marigold and white jasmine strands and red flowers. An orange turban rests on the seat with a gold pendant hanging from it, and a cobra-hood shaped canopy stands behind. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor in front, and a small framed printed photo of a smiling man in an orange turban sits at the bottom left edge. Bright blue, green and pink silk hangs behind the seat, and a carved stone pillar stands at the back. No physical people are visible.2007-12-22