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A large deity murti is decorated for worship in a temple setting. The central figure is a seated white statue with black hair and a gold crown, wearing a gold-yellow dress and a multi-strand gold necklace, with rudraksha beads draped across the chest. A large gold and red ornate crown sits above, with a striped red turban-like headpiece and a garland of yellow and purple flowers hanging down from the shoulders to the lap. Behind the statue is a large figure in gold and orange clothing, partially visible, with a teal-blue cloth backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, potted palms flank the scene, and a red cloth covers the platform. Flower offerings, brass bowls and small cups sit in front, along with pink petals on trays, indicating puja.2011-08-11August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine arrangement in a temple hall. Centre foreground is a white statue of a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold chain, holding a small object, placed on a white pedestal with pink flowers and small brass bowls. Behind it stands a large deity murti wearing a red and green sash, a trident-like staff, a rudraksha-bead chest garland, and a tall marigold garland of yellow and purple flowers draped over its shoulders. Tall brass oil lamps (deepas) flank the scene, with potted palms, a teal drape, and a red silk cloth behind. A smaller orange-clad figure stands at the left edge.2011-08-11 +1 copiesA 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 large seated deity murti, shown with a red-and-white flower garland draped across its shoulders and a tall orange turban, sits on a throne of gold and orange draped cloth. The figure wears ornate necklaces and a pearl-and-bead garland. Before it stands a smaller white figure dressed in an orange turban and orange cloth, with a bead necklace. Brass puja vessels, a brass lamp, bowls and a silver-rimmed cup sit on a white-draped altar in the foreground, with a teal cloth folded beside them. Golden stone carvings, a small gold deity figure and teal curtains frame the scene.2011-09-24August 11 20112011-08-11 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers hanging over a central deity murti. The large murti wears a green and yellow garment, an orange and dark cloth and a tall ornate crown with gold ornaments. Below it is a white draped cloth holding a gold-rimmed vessel and an orange garment with a long beaded necklace. In front sits a smaller pink-robed figure with a gold pendant, and flanking figures in blue and pink are garlanded. Brass oil lamps and small brass lamps stand on the sides, with flower offerings on the platform. No living people are visible.2009-12-16July 20 20102010-07-20November 16 20112011-11-16December 24 20112011-12-24A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for abhishekam to a deity. Large dark deity murti with a green-and-yellow crown and garlands of red, orange and white flowers stands behind a white-draped altar. In front sits a small white marble statue of a seated figure in an orange robe and orange head wrap, surrounded by yellow marigold flowers and a brass vessel. To the right, a gilded peetha holds a smaller deity murti garlanded with white jasmine and red-orange blooms, beside a golden oil lamp. Pomegranates and betel leaves lie on the gold base at the bottom right. No physical people are visible.2010-07-21