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A photograph of a deity murti in a dark shrine niche, densely decorated with garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, purple and red flowers and green leaves. A red and orange flower garland hangs from the figure's neck, and a red tilaka-like mark sits on the forehead. Three small oil lamps burn on a tray in front of the idol. No people are visible, and the image contains no identifiable a person figure.

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September 04 20102010-09-04A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, framed by two dark wooden door panels. The black-stone murti wears a large white and orange-red flower garland over its chest and a red flower on its crown, with silver ornaments at the head and arms. The murti is surrounded by a dense arrangement of marigolds and roses in yellow, orange, red, purple and white, with leafy greenery forming an arched backdrop. Three small oil lamps burn on a ledge in front of the murti. No people are visible.2010-09-04September 04 20102010-09-04September 04 20102010-09-04 +1 copiesSeptember 04 20102010-09-04December 10 20072007-12-10A dark stone deity murti, with Vaishnava-style vertical white tilak on the forehead, is dressed and decorated for worship. It is framed by thick garlands of white jasmine, orange marigold and purple flowers, with red blossoms on the crown and chest. Silver ornaments and a silver arch surround the head. No people are visible; the scene is a flower-decked shrine image lit against a dark background.2010-09-04A dark stone deity murti in a shrine niche, adorned with a large white jasmine garland that falls in a loop around the figure and a crown of red and orange flowers on top. The figure wears a white cloth with red and orange stripes and holds a short ceremonial staff with a red-and-gold ornament. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames hang on either side of the niche, and fresh flower petals lie on the stone base.2012-07-08A photograph of a Shiva linga in a shrine, dressed with a dense floral decoration of pink, magenta and purple flowers, orange and yellow marigold garlands, white chrysanthemums and green leaves. A silver trident-shaped emblem with a red central stone sits on the top of the linga. Two brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a gold arched frame surrounds the niche behind it. No people are visible.Ornate ceremonial display of a deity murti seated on a golden throne-niche backed by a dark curtain. The upper figure wears an orange-brown cloth, a tall crowned headdress and a white and gold necklace, with hands held at the chest. Below, a garlanded figure rests on the central seat, decorated with floral garlands in red, yellow, white and green and a silver-and-gold ornament, with a kalasha-like vessel on its head. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. Green foliage is at the lower edge. No physical people are visible; the display is a murti set-up.2015-06-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red, white and green flower strands. At the centre sits a deity murti or shivalinga-like form draped in a white cloth with a silver face-mask-style ornament and a gold necklace, set before a silver-toned tray. Behind it stand two dark-complexioned deity figures in ornate crowns and jewelled garments. At the left edge a person in saffron/orange robes is partly visible, and a brass oil lamp stands at each side of the shrine. The scene is decorated for a ritual or celebration. No clearly identifiable person is present in the foreground beyond the partially visible figure at the left edge.2007-01-01October 03 20112011-10-03