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A 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.

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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 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.2011-08-19October 02 20082008-10-02A decorated deity murti, shown from the chest up, is adorned for worship. It wears a green and red patterned headwrap, an orange-and-gold draped garment, rudraksha mala beads, and a silver ornamental chain with a jeweled gold crown band. Yellow marigold and red rose garlands frame the figure, set against ornate gold repoussé backdrop panels and green glass or jewel accents above. No living people are visible; the figure is a statue or murti rather than a person.2011-07-26A decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne with a hooded serpent canopy of gold and green stone elements. The figure is draped in white and orange cloth with a red-orange headwrap, layered with garlands of white and red roses and yellow marigolds, and a diamond-studded band across the forehead. Behind it stands a larger figure in a red and grey embellished costume with a rich jeweled necklace, bangles and a gilded backdrop with ornate relief carving. A small person in a red turban appears at the lower right edge, partly cropped. The scene resembles a temple or procession decoration of the deity.2010-09-04A large deity murti is decorated for a festival, its face and head covered by a red-and-gold cloth and a dense crown of green leaves edged with yellow and red flower garlands. A gold ornamented crown-like headpiece with jewelled bands sits above the head, and the figure wears a white garment with a gold-threaded red border and a heavy gold waist ornament. Behind it, a white-clad seated figure in a dark red garment with a gold necklace shows a raised hand. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang on the sides, and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. A dark-haired person's head is visible at the lower right, and orange-red fabric drapes the upper right. The scene is a deity decoration with floral garlands and gold adornments.2008-10-03Photograph 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.2011-08-17August 22 20112011-08-22 +2 copiesJuly 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesAugust 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesA 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.2011-10-05Photograph of an ornately decorated deity murti, a dark stone form draped in an orange and gold cloth with a jewelled headband and a sheltering gold hood of cobra-like heads set with green stones. White and red rose garlands and yellow marigold strands wrap the figure, which sits on a gold-patterned maroon and white cloth with a jewelled necklace. In the lower right corner a white statue of a figure in a red turban and red robe with a gold necklace raises a hand. Gold ornate metalwork and a bangled arm appear at the upper right. No physical people are visible.2010-09-04