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A photograph of a deity murti being displayed in a decorated shrine. The central figure, a standing deity, wears an ornate crown, a heavily embellished orange and red garment with jeweled and gold-thread detailing, and holds a flagged staff and a trident-like ceremonial staff. Flanking him are two smaller female figures in red-orange and turquoise-blue silk saris with gold borders, adorned with crowns, necklaces and jewelry. The murtis sit before a large gilded arched frame with a golden kalasha-like finial, draped with gold-bordered red and orange fabric.

September 10 2015

A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate gilded throne-like seat with an arched gold backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, red and orange garments with a gold-embellished red shawl, a jewelled orange-and-gold waist cloth, and holds a trident-like staff and a small flag. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, one in orange and red with a pearl-and-gold necklace, the other in red and deep blue with bold jewelled ornaments and a purple sash. Gold-edged decorative fans or umbrellas stand at the sides. No physical people are visible.

A decorated deity murti stands at centre in a gilded arched shrine, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, an orange and red embroidered garment, and a gold-and-red border, holding a staff with a jewelled head and a small flag. Two flanking figures, also richly adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and red and gold silk garments, stand on either side, framed by a gold-trimmed mandap. Purple and gold textiles drape the base. No physical people are visible, so the figures are statues.

A golden ornate shrine arch frames three deity murtis adorned with white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands. The central murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over its head, jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff, with a sword-shaped ornament and a small animal figure at its base. Flanking murtis wear maroon and purple garments, pearl and gem necklaces, and crowns. Floral offerings and a golden cloth cover the platform in front.

A photograph of a deity murti set within an ornate silver arched shrine against an orange cloth backdrop. The central figure wears a tall silver-and-jewelled crown, a dark blue velvet garment decorated with white and red stones, a green leaf garland and layered gold-coloured necklaces. Two attendant figures flank it, each in pink and green silk saris with silver and jewelled ornaments and tall decorated headpieces. The figures are carved or painted statues rather than living people. Gold coin-like ornaments border the garments.

A photograph of a shrine with three deity murtis set within an ornate gilded arch. The central figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the head, a gold crown, a jewelled necklace and a trident, with a red-and-white flower garland. Two smaller figures flank him on either side, dressed in maroon and purple with gold jewellery and white and red flower garlands. Flower offerings and an orange-gold cloth cover the base of the seat, and a pink-magenta drape frames the arch.

A photograph of a temple shrine with three metal deity murtis seated on a raised red-draped platform under an ornate gold arch with pink curtains behind. The central standing figure wears a jewelled crown, a long gold necklace, orange and green silk drapes, and holds a trident-like staff and an object in its hands. A garland of gold-coloured coins and red velvet hangs in front of the figures. The figure on the left wears a red turban, orange and gold robe and beaded jewellery, while the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, red and gold attire and a pink skirt. Statues only, no living people present.

A gilded deity murti stands at centre on a decorated throne-like backdrop of striped sparkling fabric with gold scrollwork and an orange-and-gold draped cloth behind. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and green garland and heavy gold ornaments, with flanking attendant figures in orange and green with gold necklaces. Brass vessels sit at the base, and red and white display panels frame the side.

A photograph of a decorated deity murti group seated on a gold-embossed throne-like backdrop. The central figure, a deity with a tall jeweled crown, holds a trident-like staff in each hand and wears layered gold necklaces and jewelry. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, each wearing jeweled headdresses, green-stone ornaments and garlands. Each figure is draped in striped orange, purple and blue silk with sparkling embroidered borders. The murtis sit on a bed of orange silk draped cloth, and the ornate gold metalwork behind them frames the scene. No living people are visible.

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Photograph of a decorated deity murti group in a temple shrine, framed by an ornate gilded arch. The central standing figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue velvet garment, a white-and-red ornamented chest piece, a green leaf garland and layered gold coin necklaces. Two attendant figures flank it, the left in a green and pink sari with silver jewellery, the right in pink with pearl necklaces and gold coin strands. The backdrop is orange cloth. No physical people are visible.

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