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September 26 2006

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Photograph of a shrine niche with a seated golden deity murti. The murti is framed by a garland arch of red, white, yellow and green flowers. Two smaller golden attendant figures stand at each side, one playing a veena in an orange garment. Yellow and orange flower offerings lie at the base, and brass oil lamps hang from the ceiling. No people are visible.2006-09-26April 25 20182018-04-25A photograph of a shrine niche with a yellow-bodied deity murti seated on a black pedestal beneath an ornate silver arch. The figure has a black face, a white conical crown, multiple arms holding ceremonial objects, and is adorned with red flowers and a beaded necklace. Beaded strings hang from the top of the arch. Two gold standing attendant figures flank the murti, one holding a lit oil lamp with red flowers. Flower-decorated white cloth lies at the base with small brass items, a gold framed image and a red-and-white offering tray. Polished brown tiles form the walls. No people are visible.October 02 20162016-10-02 +1 copiesA shrine niche holds a dark stone deity murti adorned with a garland of yellow, orange and red flowers and a blue draped garment with a silver-toned necklace. Ornate arched prabhavali frame surrounds the murti, with a pair of tall decorative fabric banners in blue, yellow and red patterns hanging on either side. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style lamp, small bells and a brass plate with offerings sit on a blue cloth before the deity. No people are visible in the scene.2007-01-01A golden deity murti of a goddess seated on a demon figure, with multiple arms holding a trident-like staff and a ceremonial implement, adorned with a beaded necklace and a jewelled chest ornament. The murti is framed by a large arch of marigold and orange, yellow, purple, maroon and white flower garlands at night, with a purple cloth canopy behind. No people are visible in the scene, and no a person candidate is present.2014-12-05May 03 20162016-05-03 +1 copiesA richly decorated seated deity murti is the central subject, adorned with a large arch of marigold and garland strands in yellow, red, green and white. The figure wears a gold and jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces, a green and blue blouse and a red-and-gold patterned skirt, and holds a staff. Brass oil lamps, bowls of fruit and offerings, and a silver cup stand on a red-draped altar in front. Two decorative yellow umbrella-like canopies with red and floral motifs flank the figure against a dark blue backdrop. No people are visible.2008-10-02January 03 20152015-01-03A dimly lit temple shrine with gold-framed arch behind a red curtain. Central deity murti of a seated goddess-like figure with crown, gold and pink-green garments and a garland of marigolds, flanked by two standing statues. The left statue wears a white turban and white shawl with a yellow dhoti, holding a hand raised in blessing and wearing a jeweled necklace. The right statue wears an orange turban and holds a lamp. Brass oil lamps and brass bowls with offerings line the platform in front, with marigold garlands draped across the shrine. No living people are visible.2017-05-25February 03 20102010-02-03A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, seated within a silver arch framed by a dark blue curtain. The figure wears a red-pink silk sari, a gold crown, layered white and pink garlands, and carries a trident. A large garland of yellow, white and green flowers arches behind it. Brass lamp-holder figures stand on either side holding oil lamps, with small diyas on the floor and a brass kalasha-style vessel in front. Decorative woven hangings with bird and flower motifs flank the shrine. No people are visible.