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Shrine scene dominated by a large deity murti draped in red and yellow flower garlands, wearing a gold crown with jewelled ornaments, rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, with a golden armlet and a green-and-gold cloth. In front sits a white marble figure of a seated sannyasi in orange robes with a red head wrap, hands folded in namaste, and a rudraksha mala. To the right stands a bronze or golden figure of a man in orange robes and red turban with hands joined in greeting, with a gold arch and green curtain behind. Brass oil lamps, a tall brass lamp stand and a white cloth complete the altar. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti dressed in a red and gold garment, adorned with a long garland of red roses and white flowers, gold earrings, and a rudraksha mala. In front, a seated white statue wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala, its hands folded in a gesture of greeting. To the right stands a bronze figure in orange robes and a red turban, hands joined in anjali, wearing a pendant necklace. A tall brass oil lamp, a small brass bowl and a green cloth backdrop complete the setting, with a red-railed gate and trees behind. Statues, not living people, are depicted.2011-08-20A 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.2011-08-20Photograph 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.2011-08-17November 14 20112011-11-14 +1 copiesOctober 04 20082008-10-04Photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti dressed in orange and red silk, a tall orange turban and a long necklace of white and red garlands. Behind it a figure in a carved golden frame stands in a green curtained niche wearing a red shawl, red turban and beaded rudraksha-style necklace, holding a hand in blessing. In front, a smaller white statue in a red shawl and beads sits on a white pedestal, with a small oil lamp beside it. Golden carved pillars, a gold staff and a seated figure in orange and red fill the background.2011-09-24January 01 20122012-01-01A 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 ceremonial altar dominated by a large seated figure in white draped cloth with a gold and red crown-like headdress, garlanded with yellow and red flower strands, a gold ornate pendant and rudraksha malas, flanked by brass lamps and gold-framed decorations. In front sits a small white and green statue of a seated figure with a green turban and green sari-like garment, holding a rudraksha mala and a book, with brass oil lamps on stands and a blue backdrop. The large figure is a statue or murti rather than a living person, so no physical people are present. Nothing in the image establishes a person's identity, so the statues are described by role only.2011-07-31A decorated shrine dominated by a large deity murti with a golden multi-hooded serpent canopy overhead, wearing an orange-and-maroon turban, green gemstone and gold ornaments, and a jewelled chest garland. Below, a white statue in a blue robe with a gold pendant rests in a seated pose with one hand raised. Yellow and magenta flower garlands drape the figures, with brass vessels and a lamp in the foreground on a white cloth and pink silk backdrop. The statues are not physical people, and the scene contains no visible living people.2010-09-15Photo 11729348August 20 20112011-08-20