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A photograph of a shrine displaying a group of gilded deity murtis dressed in yellow silk garments, jeweled crowns and layered pearl and bead garlands against a gold wall. Three larger standing figures are central, with a flute-holding figure at the centre, flanked by two others with raised hands. In front are smaller murtis, including a multi-armed figure and a figure seated beside a lion, along with brass oil lamps, a silver plate holding a yellow fruit, a lit ghee lamp and a brass kalasha with a red flower. Garlands and marigold flowers decorate the figures, and a brass lamp stands at the right edge. No physical people are visible.

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Indoor shrine photograph showing a row of deity murtis dressed in silk and jewelled garments before a golden wall. Three standing central figures are adorned with crowns, garlands and layered necklaces; the centre figure has raised hands and a small trident-like emblem. Seated and kneeling deity murtis in purple and green garments surround a central multi-armed murti, with a dark-coloured figure at the front. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a kalasha-style brass vessel, a bell, flower offerings in a bowl and a plate with a yellow fruit are arranged on the floor and altar before them. Hanging brass lamps are visible at the top corners. No living people are present.A photograph of a gold-walled shrine room with three large standing deity murtis draped in yellow silk and green-and-gold garlands, adorned with silver and jewelled crowns, necklaces and rudraksha-style beads. Smaller murtis in purple and blue garments sit before them, one seated on a lion-figure mount, along with brass oil lamps hanging from the ceiling, a brass lamp stand, a silver tray with a yellow fruit, a kalasha-style vessel, small brass bowls and a jar of kumkum or vibhuti on a red-patterned cloth. No physical people are visible.Photo of a temple shrine with three seated deity murtis dressed in gold-green skirts, pink and teal garments, green and gold garlands, and elaborate crowns and jewelry, set against a golden wall. Smaller murtis and kumkum-decorated figures sit in front, with brass oil lamps, a silver puja plate holding a fruit and offerings, and a brass lamp lit on an orange cloth. Two hanging brass lamps and standing brass lamps flank the shrine. No physical people are visible.2024-12-08A shrine display of three seated deity murtis dressed in gold silk and heavily adorned with jewelled ornaments, garlands and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, set against a golden wall with hanging oil lamps. The central figure wears a tall crown and raises one hand in blessing; flanking figures wear red garments and matching headgear. Smaller metal and stone murtis, a purple-draped vessel, a red-draped kalasha-like pot, brass plates with yellow flowers and two lit oil lamps sit on a pink-cloth altar in front. No living people are visible.2025-08-21Photo of a temple shrine with three large decorated murtis seated on a golden throne against a yellow-gold wall. The central figure wears a tall silver crown, green silk garment, layered silver and gold necklaces, and holds a snake-topped staff and a flame-like object. The murti to the left wears a green and red turban, red garment and multiple necklaces; the figure to the right wears a black and red crown and green and red garment. Smaller murtis in red and gold dress and flower garlands stand before them, with a purple arched canopy, brass oil lamps, a silver puja plate holding a fruit and small cups, a lit ghee lamp, a bell, and a bowl of flowers on a red and cream floor rug. These are statues, not living people.2024-05-09A photograph of a temple shrine with three large deity murti seated side by side on a raised platform against a gold-painted wall. The central figure wears a tall black crown, green and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and green garlands, with a snake and a small flame motif near his shoulders. The figures to his left and right wear red and gold garments with tall ornate headpieces and jewelled necklaces, and one holds a cobra-like emblem. In front, smaller murti including a seated figure in red and gold and a fierce multi-armed figure are arranged with brass oil lamps (diyas), a brass kalasha with a mango-like fruit, a bell and a small offering tray on a patterned rug. Two brass lamps hang from the upper corners of the wall.2024-11-09A photograph of a decorated shrine with a row of metal deity murtis against a golden wall. The central standing figure wears a tall black crown, purple garment and gold border, with a long garland of green and gold beads; flanking figures are adorned with silver jewellery and green garlands. Below, smaller murtis sit under arches, one with a lion and one with a bull mount, while brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass kalasha, a silver tray, bowls and a lotus-shaped brass vessel are arranged on red cloth in front. Red flowers hang from the top and two hanging lamps are visible on the sides. No people are present.2024-10-11A temple shrine photographed head-on against a gold wall with two hanging brass lamps. Three large seated deity murtis dominate the back, all dressed in green and gold silk with layered garlands and jewelled crowns; the central figure holds a trident and a cobra-entwined staff while the figures to either side wear turbans and tall ornate headdresses. In front, smaller murtis sit on wooden stands and a decorated throne-like seat, with a red-clad figure and a figure with multiple arms. The foreground holds brass oil lamps, a plate with a yellow fruit and offering items, a bowl of pink petals, a burning lamp flame, and a red patterned floor rug. No living people are visible.2024-01-09A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden wall backdrop and hanging brass oil lamps. Central seated deity murti wears a tall black crown with silver ornaments, a garland of beads, and gold-and-blue robes, flanked by two other seated murtis in gold and purple garments with garlands. In front, smaller murtis of deities sit on a purple-cushioned seat and a lion-shaped pedestal, with blue silk draped over several platforms. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bell, a plate of fruit, a brass bowl with flower petals, and a kalasha-like brass vessel sit on a red patterned carpet. No physical people are visible.2025-06-09A photograph of a gold-walled shrine with three seated deity murtis dressed in green and gold silk, adorned with silver crowns, necklaces and green-and-gold garlands. Two hanging brass oil lamps hang from the upper walls. In front, smaller murtis of other deities sit on red and orange cloths, with brass kalasha-style vessels, a brass bell, oil lamps, a plate with a lemon and offerings, a bowl of flowers, and a bowl of fruit set on a patterned red carpet. No people are visible.Photo of a temple shrine with a golden-yellow wall and hanging brass lamps. Three standing metal murtis are dressed in gold silk and garlanded with green and white bead necklaces; the central figure wears a tall crown, a purple dhoti and a kalasha-like headpiece, with a trident-like staff at its side. Smaller figures sit in front, including a green-clad deity with a mount, a central dancing figure, and two seated images in violet and red-orange draped cloth. Brass oil lamps with flowers and a small red-and-white offering stand on a purple cloth before the murtis. No people are visible; the figures are statues.A decorated shrine with three seated deity murtis dressed in silk and draped in green and gold garlands, each wearing tall ornate crowns. The central figure wears a pink and teal garment and raises one hand in blessing, holding a small pot-like object and a flame. Flanking figures hold ritual items. Smaller murtis and a multi-armed deity sit on the lower tiers beneath an arched canopy, with brass oil lamps, flower-decorated kalashas, a brass plate of offerings and a jar of kumkum or turmeric in the foreground. Gold-painted walls and hanging brass lamps frame the scene.2024-11-08