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A 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.

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A 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 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large ornate deity murti in the background, dressed in pink and purple silks with gold jewellery, holding a staff. In front sits a white-robed statue of a seated figure wearing a purple turban, blue shawl, gold necklace and a long beaded mala, with hands in anjali mudra, placed on a white cloth-draped seat. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang around the statue and seat. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with a small brass kalasha and a small pink figure at the right edge.2010-09-15October 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copiesOctober 09 20102010-10-09A photograph of a large golden deity murti seated on a golden throne, draped in a yellow and red garment with a blue sash, adorned with ornate jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Long garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers hang from its shoulders. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated figure in a blue robe and blue head wrap with a rudraksha-style mala, holding one hand raised. Brass lamps flank the altar, and a red-clad figure is visible at the right edge.2010-10-09Inside a temple shrine, a golden deity murti in a yellow silk garment and blue drapery is adorned with long garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers. Before it stands a small seated figure in a blue robe with a dark cap, a statue or portrait of a teacher with one hand raised, placed on a gilded throne-like base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and small brass vessels and offerings sit on the stone platform. The figure is a statue or image rather than a physical person; no people are visible.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15October 09 20102010-10-09A golden deity murti stands behind a gilded altar with a tall golden peetha-like base and a gold kalasha-shaped finial. Yellow and purple-red marigold garlands drape the image and altar. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small white statue in red-and-maroon robes and a red head covering sits in front of the altar, as a statue rather than a living person. A small red-clad figurine appears at the right edge.2010-10-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti seated on a golden throne draped in yellow silk and wearing garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A golden shivalinga-style form with a cobra hood sits centrally above a golden pedestal. In front, a white marble statue of a seated figure in blue robes with blue head covering holds one hand raised in blessing. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a brass kalasha and offerings in front. No living people are visible.2010-10-09A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti dressed in pink and red garments with gold jewellery, standing behind a golden throne-like pedestal (peetha) draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. A small white statue of a seated figure in a red robe and red cap sits at the front of the pedestal, with brass oil lamps (deepas) flanking the scene, a brass kalasha and offering vessels, and bowls of flower petals and kumkum on the floor. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-09-18A temple shrine photographed from the front. Two large gilded deity murti sit in an arched gold niche against red drapery, a male figure in a red-and-gold turban on the left and a female figure with a gold crown on the right. A gold kalasha-shaped finial rises before them, flanked by yellow and purple marigold garlands. In the foreground a white marble figure in a turquoise garment wears a pink flower garland and a gold pendant, with one hand raised in blessing and a small red tilak on the forehead. Brass lamps with oil lamps, a brass kalasha pot, brass cups and a covered silver vessel stand on the platform. No living people are visible.2010-09-11