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A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti seated on a golden peetha with a cobra-hood canopy above it, the head covered with an orange and red cloth and a green leafy crown. The murti wears a white dhoti, a gold waist band, rudraksha malas and a pair of long garlands of red roses and white flowers. In the lower left, a white marble statue in a yellow-orange robe, yellow turban, ornate red and gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala raises one hand in blessing. A brass oil lamp stands in front, and a small bowl sits at the lower left. Blue and teal draped fabric and gold-carved panels frame the scene.

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A decorated deity murti dressed in a white cloth with a gold waist ornament and multiple rudraksha mala strands, framed by long garlands of red roses and white flowers that hang down both sides. A golden cobra-hood canopy with green stones rises behind the head, and an orange and gold cloth drapes the seat. In front, a white marble statue of a seated figure wears a yellow robe and yellow turban with a red bindi, a jewelled necklace and a rudraksha mala, with one hand raised in blessing. A brass oil lamp and a small brass bowl sit at the lower edge. Photograph shows no physical people in the scene.2011-08-19A photograph of a shrine arrangement with no living people. In the upper centre sits a large seated figure dressed in an orange-and-maroon turban, a gold-and-silver decorated garment, and a broad golden hooded serpent canopy with five golden cobra heads set with green stones. Thick garlands of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves drape around it, with rudraksha malas hanging across the chest. In front, a smaller white marble statue wearing an orange robe, orange turban and rudraksha mala is seated and raising one hand. Behind them hang magenta and green silk drapes, and brass vessels and flowers sit in the foreground.2011-07-05A white marble statue seated in front of a large ornate deity murti with a golden hooded cobra canopy and five golden serpent-head finials set with green stones. The seated statue wears an orange-yellow turban with a red bindi, an orange robe, a long rudraksha mala and a bracelet, its right hand raised in blessing. The main figure behind wears an orange-and-maroon turban, layered gold ornaments and rudraksha beads, and is draped in red-and-white flower garlands. Brass vessels and a kalasha-style pot sit in the foreground, with magenta silk drapes behind and red roses at the lower edge. No living people are visible.2011-07-05A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated beneath a golden cobra hood with green stone pendants, wearing a green and gold patterned cloth, an orange turban-like head covering, rudraksha malas and a gold waist band. Red and white rose-and-jasmine garlands hang down both sides, with yellow marigold garlands below. In front sits a white-and-orange robed figure statue with a red turban and rudraksha mala, and brass vessels and lamps lie on the platform. Background draped in purple and orange silk. No living people are visible.2011-08-20Close photograph of a deity murti dressed for worship, shown as a stone form with a gold kavacha, a green and gold silk cloth wrapped over its head, and a gold hooded serpent canopy with green gem pendants. Red and white flower garlands hang down both sides, and rudraksha malas are draped across the figure with a white sacred thread. Behind it, a bejewelled metal figure wears a purple and gold silk sari and garlands, and a blue cloth backdrop and carved golden wall panel fill the background. No people are visible in the frame.2011-08-20A white marble statue of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a red bindi and a rudraksha mala, raises one hand in blessing. Behind it, a larger deity murti sits under a golden multi-hooded serpent hood with green stone-set ornaments, draped in orange and maroon cloth, a rudraksha mala and gold armlets, framed by garlands of red roses and white jasmine. Magenta silk drapery fills the background, and brass vessels and a flower-decked tray sit in the foreground on a white cloth.2011-07-05A decorated deity murti of Krishna dominates the shrine, adorned with an orange and saffron cloth, a peacock feather at the crown, a gold-and-stone crown and heavy jewellery, draped with rudraksha malas. Behind it rises a gold serpent hood and a backdrop covered in peacock feathers. Garlands of red roses and white flowers frame the figure. In the foreground a white marble statue of a seated sage in a yellow robe and yellow turban, one hand raised in blessing, wears layered gold necklaces and a red bindi. A brass oil lamp burns at the base beside the statue. No living people are visible.2011-08-22August 18 20112011-08-18September 25 20132013-09-25October 02 20082008-10-02A deity murti, a dark stone or metal form of a Shiva lingam-like figure draped in an orange-saffron cloth with a matching orange turban-style covering. The murti wears layered gold bangles studded with white stones, a jewelled necklace with green and red gems, and a long rudraksha mala. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang down both sides, and a gold hooded serpent canopy with five cobra heads and green gem drops arches overhead with green leaves tucked beneath. A pink and magenta cloth and teal fabric appear at the edges. No people are visible.2011-10-11Photograph of a temple shrine scene with ornate statues rather than living people. A large figure is dressed in white cloth with a gold waist belt, red and white rose garlands draped over both shoulders, layered rudraksha malas with a jewelled pendant, and an orange turban with a gold crown; the figure sits beneath a golden hooded cobra-shaped canopy. Beside it, a white statue in a yellow robe and yellow turban with a peacock feather, holding one hand raised in blessing and wearing bead bracelets and gold necklaces. A brass oil lamp stands in front, with red curtains and carved stone pillars behind.2011-08-17