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A 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.

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A photograph of a golden shrine scene with a large deity murti draped in pink and red fabric, garlanded with yellow marigold and red rose garlands with purple accents. A golden throne-like base holds a golden kalasha-style crown or lingam-shaped element. In front, a white statue of a seated figure wearing a maroon head wrap and maroon robe with a silver-edged sash sits in a ritual setting, surrounded by golden oil lamps, brass pots, a small brass bowl, flower offerings and red kumkum or offerings on a cloth. The statue is a sculpted figure, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2010-09-18October 11 20102010-10-11A golden deity murti of Shiva with a cobra hood sits in a gilded throne-like base draped with yellow and magenta marigold garlands. In front, a white statue of a seated figure in saffron robes, a green head wrap and a gold necklace raises one hand, placed on a stone platform. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a bell, a silver covered dish, glasses, a small plate of yellow flowers and a tray of apples and oranges sit before the shrine. Green and pink silk cloths hang behind. No living people are visible. The seated figure is a statue, not a person.2010-09-22A 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 09 20102010-10-09A 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 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copiesA 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 sculpted deity murti of a male figure with an orange turban and a female figure in ornate gold jewellery sit behind a large golden Shiva linga draped with yellow, orange and pink flower garlands. A white statue of a seated figure in a red robe with a red head covering and folded hands rests at the base. Tall ornate gold oil lamps stand on either side, and a stone arch with a gold frame surrounds the scene behind a red curtain.2010-10-11A white marble statue of a seated sage in red and gold robes and a red headwrap sits before a golden ceremonial structure draped with multicoloured garlands of orange, yellow, pink and red flowers. Behind it stands a golden deity murti with a trident-like staff and an ornate golden throne-like backdrop framed by carved stone pillars. Golden oil lamps flank the scene and a brass kalasha-style vessel sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-10-11A 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.2010-10-11July 17 20112011-07-17