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A photograph of a golden deity shrine inside a temple sanctum. A large gold-clad deity murti in a deep maroon cloth stands behind a tall gilded kalasha-shaped vessel draped in red and yellow-orange garlands, with a golden pedestal and a gold trident-like staff. In front, a white marble statue of a seated figure with palms joined in anjali wears a white robe with green-and-gold border and a green cap. Brass oil lamps with bird-topped stems line the foreground, and red curtains open onto a garden with a red railing outside. No physical people are visible.

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October 16 20102010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesGolden temple scene with gilded deity murti seated beside a tall golden kalasha-like vessel draped in garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. A jewelled ornament hangs on the shrine. To the right, a white marble statue in a red robe and red head cloth, hands folded in namaskar, wears a white flower garland. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and red drapes line the background. No living people are visible.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine with a large golden deity murti adorned with jewelled necklaces, a crown and a sceptre, seated behind a golden lingam on a golden pedestal. Garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers hang from the pedestal. Below, a small white statue of a seated figure in a red robe and red turban sits with hands raised in a gesture, a statue rather than a physical person. Brass oil lamps, a bell and a brass vessel stand in front, and a red-robed figurine appears at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2010-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine dominated by two deity murtis seated on a gilded throne-like seat, decorated with multicolored garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The central figure wears a red and gold crown and holds objects including a trident-like staff; a silver-toned linga-like form sits centrally, draped in red garlands, with a small kalasha-style vessel beside it. In front of the throne, in the foreground, is a white statue of a seated figure with a green-bordered white cloth, folded hands and a rudraksha-style mala, a statue rather than a living person. Tall brass oil lamps flank the scene against red drapes and carved stone pillars.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine showing a gilded deity murti seated on a golden throne with a dark green cloth backdrop, holding a trident-like staff and wearing a green and orange turban, with a second gilded figure beside it. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers hang across the throne and a golden pedestal. Dangling gold and jewelled ornaments decorate the idol. On the right, a white marble figure of a seated sannyasi wears a red robe and red head covering with hands folded in namaskar, garlanded with white flowers. Brass oil lamps and a tall brass lamp stand flank the scene against red curtains.2009-10-17A photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden deity murti seated in the background draped in a red cloth, with a golden crown-like head and garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers hanging down. In the foreground a small white statue of a figure in a blue-green robe with a gold necklace sits in front of the golden seat, surrounded by pink flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with brass vessels, a bell and small offerings on the floor, and petals scattered around. A small decorative shrine with a pink-garlanded figure sits at the right edge. The statue is a statue, not a living person.2010-09-11October 29 20102010-10-29A 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.2010-10-29