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Interior shrine photographed through a doorway. A dark murti of a deity with a trident is adorned with a white crown, layers of white and red flower garlands, and an orange-and-green draped garment. The silver arch frames the deity on a blue backdrop. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides. In front, a small white seated figure in red robes and a red head covering sits on a dark stone plinth. Brass puja vessels, a tray, a pink cloth and a book sit at the base, and a colourful striped cloth hangs at left.

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A shrine interior with a black stone deity murti of a multi-armed goddess standing in an arched silver frame, wearing a crown, necklaces and an orange-and-green sari, holding a trident. White and red-pink garlands drape the arch. In front sits a white marble seated figure in a maroon robe and maroon head covering, hands raised in a blessing gesture. Brass oil lamps with rooster-shaped finials stand on both sides, and a silver plate with small offerings sits on a pink cloth in the foreground. Striped red and green decorative pillars frame the shrine. No people are visible.2010-09-26A temple shrine photographed indoors at night, centered on a black stone deity murti of a goddess adorned with a silver crown, jewelled necklaces and a green and red silk sari-style garment, framed by a silver arch with a lion-face crest and garlands of white and red flowers. In front sits a white marble figure of a seated sannyasi-like figure in orange robes with a garland, on a dark stone base. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, with a kalasha-like pot and puja vessels, a bell and offerings on a low platform. Painted cylindrical pillars decorated with floral and bird motifs stand at either side, and the floor has a colourful floral rangoli border. No people are visible.2009-09-22Photograph of a shrine with a black stone deity murti of a goddess, adorned with a silver crown, layered jewelled necklaces, garlands of white and red flowers forming an arch, and a trident beside it. Before the deity sits a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes, wearing a red-orange head wrap and rudraksha mala, with his hand raised. Tall polished brass oil lamps (deepa) stand on both sides, and a brass plate with small oil lamps, a conch shell and a bell rests on the floor in front. Red and orange cloths lie on the platform. No living people are visible.January 01 20102010-01-01A shrine room photographed head-on. At the centre stands a black stone deity murti of a goddess with a crown and a large silver-and-gold necklace, draped in a green and red garment and framed by a silver arch hung with white and red flower garlands. In front of it sits a seated marble figure of a saint in orange robes with a white and orange flower garland, hands folded in his lap, on a stepped dais. Brass lamps with rooster-shaped tops flank the shrine on both sides, and a brass plate with offerings sits at the bottom edge on a pink cloth. Decorative striped banners in red, white and blue frame the walls. No living people are visible.2010-02-09Interior shrine photo of a black stone deity murti decorated for Navaratri, seated beneath a silver arch framed by red, white and orange flower garlands and a blue velvet backdrop. The goddess wears a crown, heavy jewelled necklaces and a magenta and green sari. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in saffron robes, a red turban and rudraksha mala rests one hand on his cheek. Offerings of flowers, a brass kalasha, bell, plates and a conch shell sit on a wooden stand on the floor. No living people are visible.Photograph of a decorated shrine interior with a dark four-armed deity murti seated in the centre, adorned with white and gold ornaments, a pink and green garment, a white crown and garlands of white and red flowers forming an arch behind it. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides, and a small white marble figure in orange robes sits in front of the deity on a dais. Trays of fruit, offerings and a brass vessel are arranged on the floor beside a yellow and red painted border, with two lit oil lamps at the lower corners. No people are visible.September 14 20092009-09-14February 03 20102010-02-03Interior view of a shrine with a dark stone deity murti dressed in a green and red silk garment and white crown, framed by a silver arch and red-and-white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the shrine. In front, a small white seated figure in orange robes and garland sits on a dark pedestal, with brass vessels, a conch-shaped object, and offerings on a yellow floral-patterned base. No people are visible.2009-09-22A photograph of a temple shrine with a large black stone deity murti of a goddess seated within a silver arch, wearing a tall silver crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a red and gold sari, decorated with red, white and yellow flower garlands. Below, a white marble statue of a saffron-robed sage with raised hand is garlanded with green and yellow flowers, set beside smaller figures in blue and purple cloth. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on either side, a brass plate of offerings sits in front, and colourful painted banners frame the back. No living people are visible.Indoor shrine photographed straight on. A black stone deity murti of a goddess wears a silver crown, jewelled necklaces and a green and magenta sari, framed by a silver arch and red-and-white flower garlands. In front sits a small white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes with a maroon head cloth and a garland of white and green flowers, hands raised near the face. Brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops flank the shrine, a brass kalasha and flower-filled trays sit on the floor, and incense smoke rises at right. No people are visible.2009-09-22