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A decorated deity murti, a large Shiva-form figure seated with a trident and a crescent-marked crown, dominates the scene. It wears a long yellow-and-purple garland of marigolds and orchids, rudraksha beads, and a red and green silk cloth draped over its base. In front sits a smaller white figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala, flanked by brass oil lamps (deepas), plantain-style potted palms, and brass plates holding flowers, kumkum and offerings. Pooja is being performed in a temple-like setting with gold-toned carved panels. No physical people are visible in the frame.

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August 11 20112011-08-11August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesA large deity murti is decorated for worship in a temple setting. The central figure is a seated white statue with black hair and a gold crown, wearing a gold-yellow dress and a multi-strand gold necklace, with rudraksha beads draped across the chest. A large gold and red ornate crown sits above, with a striped red turban-like headpiece and a garland of yellow and purple flowers hanging down from the shoulders to the lap. Behind the statue is a large figure in gold and orange clothing, partially visible, with a teal-blue cloth backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, potted palms flank the scene, and a red cloth covers the platform. Flower offerings, brass bowls and small cups sit in front, along with pink petals on trays, indicating puja.2011-08-11 +1 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11 +2 copiesA photograph of a shrine set up for worship. A large seated deity murti with a trident, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands, sits behind a smaller white statue of a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, holding an object in its hands. Brass oil lamps on tall stands, brass vessels, a silver tray and a small book rest before it, with palm plants and blue and red draped cloth framing the scene. No living people are visible.2011-08-11November 16 20112011-11-16December 14 20102010-12-14July 21 20102010-07-21July 17 20112011-07-17A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large deity murti with a cobra hood, wearing an orange cloth wrap, a multi-strand white pearl necklace, green-stone pendant ornaments on the crown, and a red and white flower garland draped down its body. Two standing figures in orange and teal with gold bangles flank the central figure. In front sits a small white and yellow statue of a seated figure with hands raised in blessing and a yellow turban, holding a yellow flower. Brass puja vessels, a small lamp and a ritual bell rest on the floor. Gold-patterned walls and red drapes surround the shrine. The people are statues and figures rather than physical people.2011-10-05A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam and deity murti set before a hanging of orange silk and red and green drapes, with a golden stucco-style frame to either side. The black lingam wears a crown-like silver and gold headpiece with green and yellow bead-tipped hangings, a large yellow and magenta flower garland, and a brown rudraksha-style mala. In front sits a small white marble-like arched altar holding a standing silver-toned deity murti draped with a garland. Brass and silver puja vessels, a silver kettle-shaped pot, a tall brass oil lamp with a wide bowl, and a bundled cloth sit on the ground. Stone-coloured statues of standing figures in red and blue dhotis, with bejewelled arms and a necklace, stand behind the scene.2014-07-26