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Photograph of a temple sanctum showing decorated deity murtis dressed for the Anandeshwar Alankar, shown rotated on its side. Two large metal-and-stone murtis sit against a deep red backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape over the figures, and one murti wears a silver crown and sparkling silver embellishments. Gold and brass ritual lamps and vessels stand in the foreground.

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A photograph of gilded deity murti in a temple shrine, rotated sideways. Two golden figures sit under an ornate gold arch framed by dark green and maroon drapes. Both are garlanded with multicolored flower strands in red, yellow, green and white. The figure on the left wears a green and orange ornament and jewelled adornments. The figure on the right holds a tall golden kalasha-like object and wears a red cloth. Brass oil lamps stand at the top and bottom edges. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple sanctum at night showing a pair of decorated deity murti seated side by side within a gilded arched niche backed by red drapery. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a white jeweled necklace and a red and gold garment. The figure on the right wears a white and gold garment, a jeweled crown and silver adornments. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front stands a large silver kalasha wrapped with flower garlands on a silver peetha, with a smaller figure in red and orange garlanded at its base. Brass oil lamps with lotus-shaped tops line both sides, and a few small offerings sit on the floor at the bottom.2010-07-13A photograph of a gold-framed shrine housing a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a throne, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and sparkling jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a multicoloured crown, while the figure on the right wears a dark crown and a peach-orange garment. In front, a small white-marble figure in a red and gold cloth is draped with garlands, and a lit oil lamp sits on the floor below. The statues are depictions, not living people, and no physical person is visible.2008-10-02May 07 20172017-05-07Photograph of a temple shrine with two silver-and-gold deity murtis seated within an ornate gold arched niche against red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, a jewelled necklace and carries a trident; the figure on the right wears a striped crown and white draped garment. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. In the foreground a silhouetted person raises one arm toward the deities, holding an object near a golden kalasha, apparently offering worship during puja.2010-07-13 +1 copiesOrnate metal murti figures of a male and a female deity stand in a gold-framed arched shrine decorated with thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers and green foliage. The male figure wears a red and green turban, a crown, a bejeweled white necklace and a purple sash. The female figure wears a black crown, an orange and red sari, layered silver necklaces and pendant earrings. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. The deity figures are statues, not living people, and no person is pictured.2009-12-26May 07 20172017-05-07The image is rotated sideways. It shows a richly decorated deity murti, with multi-armed gold figures holding a trident-like weapon, wearing gold and jewelled ornaments, and surrounded by a large circular arch of red, yellow and white flower garlands. Golden tassels and gilded canopy elements frame the scene. A bare-shouldered priest in white dhoti stands at the left edge beside the decorated altar. No clearly identifiable person's face is visible.2016-12-19May 07 20172017-05-07 +1 copiesDecember 27 20082008-12-27December 26 20082008-12-26Photograph of a shrine with a gold-framed arched niche in a dim interior. Two deity murtis stand central, one with a crown and green garment and a jewelled necklace, the other with a tall crown and a red-and-gold garment. Garlands of yellow and red flowers wrap the pillars and base. A gold kalasha-like vessel sits in front, with a brass oil lamp to the left and a standing attendant figure in gold clothing to the right.2009-06-10