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A golden deity murti in a silver-framed niche under shady trees is adorned with a red-orange headcloth, white and purple garlands and a jewelled necklace, with an orange cloth draped behind it. In the foreground a man in white clothes and a yellow shawl holds a brass lamp or bell over an offering plate near the base, while a seated man in yellow clothing tends a small flame nearby, and white cloth-wrapped offerings sit at the base. Two people are partially visible at the bottom edge with hands raised in greeting. Shiva worship with lamp offerings and garlanded abhishekam-style decoration.

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A golden deity murti in an ornate silver arch is decorated with white and purple flower garlands and a saffron cloth wrapped around its head, with a jewelled necklace. A priest in white dhoti and yellow shawl stands at left, raising a flaming oil lamp (aarti) toward the murti with his hand. A seated man in yellow clothes sits behind, and offerings wrapped in white cloth lie at the base.2010-02-12A photograph of a golden deity murti in a silver arched shrine under a large tree, decorated with white and purple flower garlands and an orange cloth backdrop. The figure wears a red and orange turban, a jeweled necklace and gold ornaments. A man in a white shirt and yellow shawl stands at left holding up a lit oil lamp toward the murti with his right hand, while his other hand is raised in a folded-palm gesture. A seated person in yellow clothing sits in the background, and white and orange offerings lie at the base of the shrine.2010-02-12July 07 20092009-07-07July 15 20112011-07-15A large golden deity murti stands under a silver-framed arch, draped in an orange cloth across the chest and adorned with garlands of white, yellow and magenta flowers. Its dark face and gilded crown and jewellery are visible. Outdoors beneath leafy trees, a bare-headed man in a white shirt with a yellow shawl and a woman in an orange sari stand at the lower right near a small fire or lamp and wooden supports.2010-02-12A photograph of an outdoor shrine set among dense green trees, with a silver-framed arched niche housing a black-faced statue draped in an orange cloth, a green backdrop, and garlands of yellow, orange, white and multicoloured flowers. The figure wears an orange turban and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a staff. Red-painted stones form a base beneath the shrine, with a brass pot, plates of flowers and white offerings placed before it. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and shirts and women in white and cream saris stand with hands raised in prayer, some touching the stone rail. Wooden posts and a rope barrier line the foreground. This appears to be a murti shrine under a banyan-type tree rather than a living person in the scene.2011-07-15July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a murti seated on a throne-like seat decorated with thick garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. The black stone deity figure wears gold armour-style ornaments, a gold necklace, and an orange-red dhoti with a red headcloth. Its hands hold a long staff. On the left, a young man with long hair tied back in a ponytail wears a white shirt and orange shawl, bowing toward the figure with a rudraksha mala visible.2009-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a large golden deity murti standing beside a silver-framed shrine arch, dressed in a bright orange sash and turban and heavily garlanded with white, purple and pink flower strings and green leaves. Behind it are dense dark-leaved trees and wooden stake fencing. In the foreground a man in a white shirt with a yellow shoulder cloth stands with his back to the camera facing the murti, and to the right a woman in an orange sari and a dark-haired older woman in a green garment are seated among the crowd.2010-02-12A photograph of an outdoor shrine under a large tree. A golden deity murti sits within a silver arched frame draped with red cloth and garlands of yellow and purple flowers, with a green and gold headdress. Its base is covered in red and orange offerings. In front, a person with long dark hair wearing a white garment with a white shawl and red garland holds a brass bell and a flame in a small brass vessel for worship. Behind them, a bald man in an orange saffron robe and gold necklace stands watching. A bench and wooden fence sit to the side, with greenery behind.2010-01-01Outdoor devotional scene beneath a dense canopy of leafy trees. On the left stands a gold-and-silver shrine with an arched silver frame housing a golden deity murti garlanded with purple, pink, white and yellow flower garlands and draped in an orange sash, with offerings and a tray set at its base. In front, a man in white clothes and a yellow shawl stands near a white-haired woman in white, and several devotees in white, orange and yellow saris and kurtas sit and stand along a wooden-fenced path, some with hands folded.2010-02-12July 07 20092009-07-07