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October 25 20062006-10-25October 25 20062006-10-25October 25 20062006-10-25A photograph of a ritual fire offering beside a gold-finished deity murti in an arched frame. A hand holds a silver vessel with a flaming wick or lamp, flame rising, tilted over a sandy ground near a wooden cart or ratha base. To the right stands a gilded standing female deity with a crown, garlands and layered necklaces, in an ornate arched prabhavali. Lower left is a gold sri yantra shaped base with a small white flower garland.2006-10-25A gilded bronze deity murti standing within an ornate arched frame with carved makara-style finials and foliate scrollwork, set on a stepped rectangular base against a plain cream fabric backdrop. The figure wears a tall conical crown, a layered floral garland, and heavy ornamental necklaces, with the right hand raised in a blessing gesture. The metal is polished to a warm golden sheen. No people are visible; the image is a photograph of a statue.A gilded metal deity murti stands on a lotus-shaped pedestal within an ornate arched prabhavali backdrop decorated with carved scrollwork and mythical lion figures. The figure wears a long layered garland, a necklace and a bejewelled crown, with a red bindi. A hand in a white sleeve pours liquid from a silver vessel over the murti's head. The murti sits on a yellow cloth at a sandy outdoor spot.2006-10-25October 25 20122012-10-25A gilded bronze deity murti of a standing figure stands in front of an arched prabhavali-style backdrop with carved makara and floral motifs. The figure wears a tall crown, a long beaded necklace and a sash, holds a ritual object in one hand, and stands on a lotus-style pedestal. Beside it sits a gilded stepped shrine-form object, possibly a meru or sri chakra-type base, on a brass tray dusted with white powder and scattered petals. A wooden door and a plastic container are in the background. No people are visible.2006-11-05October 25 20062006-10-25A photograph of a temple shrine heavily coated with white and cream paste. A carved stone deity figure in a decorated arched niche is visible, with the paste running down the surfaces and collecting on the floor. No people are visible in the frame. The image is dated 21 10 2006 in red digits at the lower right.2006-10-21June 26 20132013-06-26A golden metal deity murti stands within an ornate copper-gold arched frame carved with foliage and small animal figures. The figure wears a tall conical crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a white silk garment with gold and multicoloured bead borders, plus a round pendant on a chain. One hand holds a ceremonial staff or lamp stand, the other hangs at its side. A dark red cloth forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2011-01-17