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Photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a white draped platform inside a temple shrine. The central figure wears an orange turban-like head covering, a gold armlet and ornate gold necklaces with jewelled pendants on a maroon velvet backdrop, and is garlanded with red flower and green leaf garlands. Beside it stands a white marble statue of a seated figure in a green garment with a green cap and a beaded necklace, one hand raised to the chin. Brass oil lamps and a tall brass lamp stand, a leopard-print cushion on the floor, a plate of marigold flowers and a small brass cup sit in front, with red curtains and carved stone pillars behind.

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A photograph of a decorated statue of a seated figure on a white draped throne with a red and green flower garland hanging over its shoulders. The figure wears an orange turban, a gold waist band, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces on a dark velvet backdrop. Beside it, a white marble statue in a green shawl with a gold bead necklace sits with one hand raised to its chin. Brass oil lamps stand in front of the throne, a leopard-print cushion lies on the ground, and a brass pot sits in the foreground. Behind is a gold oil lamp and red curtain. No physical people are visible.2010-01-13October 04 20082008-10-04July 20 20102010-07-20A large deity murti is decorated for a festival, its face and head covered by a red-and-gold cloth and a dense crown of green leaves edged with yellow and red flower garlands. A gold ornamented crown-like headpiece with jewelled bands sits above the head, and the figure wears a white garment with a gold-threaded red border and a heavy gold waist ornament. Behind it, a white-clad seated figure in a dark red garment with a gold necklace shows a raised hand. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang on the sides, and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. A dark-haired person's head is visible at the lower right, and orange-red fabric drapes the upper right. The scene is a deity decoration with floral garlands and gold adornments.2008-10-03A photograph of a shrine setup with a seated figure dressed in white and blue draped cloth, wearing a red and orange turban, rudraksha malas and a gold ornamental collar, garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. Below in front sits a smaller seated white statue in green sari with a green turban and rudraksha mala, holding a cup-like object. Flanking the shrine are brass oil lamps and a standing green-clad statue on the right and another green-clad figure on the left. Pink flowers, brass vessels and a folded red cloth lie on the floor. No living people are visible; the figures are statues and murtis.2011-07-31Photo of a temple shrine with a large deity murti dressed in pink and maroon garments, wearing a crown and ornate silver chest adornments, with yellow and red flower garlands draped on it. In front, a white marble figure of a seated saint in an orange robe and orange turban, hands folded in namaskar, wears a white floral garland and gold necklace. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, a bell and incense sticks sit on the altar. Visible through the open pavilion are trees and a white building. No people are present.2008-10-04A shrine scene showing a white statue of a sannyasi seated on a white draped pedestal in front of a larger deity murti. The seated statue wears an orange turban, orange robe, a gold-toned necklace and a garland of white flowers, with one hand raised in blessing. Behind it, a tall deity figure in pink and red garments with a gold crown and a trident is adorned with long garlands of yellow and red flowers. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and brass pots sit in the foreground, and an open archway looks out onto trees. No living people are visible.2008-10-04October 04 20102010-10-04A temple shrine scene with a large seated deity murti in pink and maroon silk draped over its legs, holding a staff, and adorned with a crown and layered gold jewellery. Its base is covered with a white cloth topped by a dark maroon and green cloth, with a crystal necklace and jewelled pendant laid across it. A garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs down the front. Beside it sits a white marble statue of a seated figure in blue robes and an orange-blue turban, with hands joined in a gesture of respect and a gold mala around its neck. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a red-and-gold gate sits in the background. No people are visible.2010-09-15August 02 20122012-08-02A shrine scene with a seated figure adorned in yellow-and-gold ceremonial dress, wearing a gold crown and a garland of yellow and orange flowers, seated before a backdrop of teal and pink draped cloth with gold-embossed panels. The seated figure wears a white shawl with a gold collar. In front, a small white marble statue in an orange-maroon cloth with a gold necklace and head wrap sits on a pedestal. Brass lamps stand at the sides and a small brass oil lamp sits in front. This is a deity murti and statue arrangement, with no living people visible.2009-09-22December 30 20072007-12-30