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A photograph of a shrine with a large deity murti under a red-and-gold arch, adorned with a yellow and red marigold garland. Above the figure rises a multi-headed serpent hood with green stones. The deity wears an orange turban and a gold-trimmed white cloth. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sage in a red robe with a gold border and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, one hand raised in blessing and the eyes covered by a yellow cloth. Gold oil lamps stand on either side, with offering plates and flowers at the base. The setting is an outdoor temple-style enclosure with trees behind.

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A photograph of a temple sanctum with a large deity murti of a multi-armed figure in red and gold garments, adorned with a yellow and purple flower garland and a gold crown. In the foreground a white statue of a seated saint in pink-red robes and a red turban raises one hand in blessing, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, on a white pedestal. A standing red-robed statue of a saint with folded hands stands in a niche to the right against green drapery. A small oil lamp and a red flower sit before the pedestal. The statues are not physical people; no living people are visible.

A photograph of a shrine with a seated pair of painted deity murti dressed in red garments and crowns, one holding a ceremonial gesture, flanked by long garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms. A small seated figure in red clothing and a red-and-gold garland sits at the base, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at the right beside red drapes and carved stone pillars. No living people are visible, and the shrine appears to be a decorated ritual setting.

A photograph of a temple shrine with a standing and seated deity pair in red and gold garments, adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers and green leaves. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban and rudraksha-style necklaces; the figure on the right wears a red sari and jewelled necklaces. In the foreground, a black stone deity murti with a red cloth and gold jewellery sits on a white-draped platform. A brass oil lamp stands at right, and a standing figure in a red robe and red turban holds a flower garland at the lower edge, next to brass lamps. Ornate golden arch and carved stone pillars frame the shrine.

A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with long garlands of marigolds and flowers in yellow, purple, red, green and white. Behind them stands a large golden-accented deity murti with a tall crown and a rudraksha mala draped on its chest, and a bright orange cloth above. In front, a white marble statue of a seated figure in a blue robe and blue turban, garlanded with flowers, sits on a white pedestal. Brass oil lamps flank the statue, and a white cloth covers a seat at left.

A photograph of a decorated shrine before a temple sanctum. In the centre sits a small white seated figure, possibly a portrait or statue, wearing an orange robe, orange turban and a yellow-and-green-and-purple garland, its hand raised in blessing. Behind it stands a larger deity murti in red and gold dress with a crown-like headdress, flanked by a second seated figure in red robes and gold jewellery, all draped in long yellow, red, purple and green flower garlands. Before the shrine are brass pots, a kalasha, offering plates, bowls with flowers, and a brass oil lamp on the right. A white cloth and a wooden stand with a book lie to the left, and a small deity image sits on the far right. Stone pillars with carved patterns frame the scene, with red cloth hangings on either side. No living people are visible.

Photograph of a richly decorated deity murti inside a temple shrine, the large central figure draped in layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and white blossoms. Its gold arms and crown are visible above, with a red and pink cloth backdrop and a green garment. A small seated white-and-green figure, dressed in a green cloth with an orange-and-green headwrap and white garland, sits on a pedestal in front, beside brass lamps and pots on the floor. A smaller decorated figure stands to the left on a carved stand. No physical people are visible.