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Indoor temple shrine photographed close up. In the foreground stands a small gold-toned metal murti of a deity with a tall black hair knot, a red bindi, layered pearl and red-stone necklaces, and a deep red silk garment edged with gold zari, holding a ceremonial object in one raised hand. Behind it, a larger statue wearing a pink-red silk garment with gold brocade stands on a dark grey stone pedestal with a lotus-petal base. The black polished floor reflects the figures, and a silver plate with red offerings and scattered petals sits at the lower left. The background shows a printed backdrop of a temple corridor in muted purple tones and red drapery.

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A small brass deity murti dressed in a red silk sari with green and gold border stands on a dark grey stone pedestal. The figure wears an ornate gold crown with red and white beads, a gold necklace, and a red tilak on the forehead, and holds a small ritual object in one hand. Above it, a larger deity figure wears a pink and gold silk garment. The floor is dark and polished, with scattered petals and a brass plate at the lower left edge.2024-03-11A small brass deity murti dressed in a red silk garment with gold border and teal sash stands on a dark stone pedestal in a shrine. The figure wears a gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a red pendant, and a red bindi, holding a ritual lamp or vessel in one raised hand. Behind it, a larger statue wrapped in pink and gold silk stands on the same stone base. Red velvet drapes and painted temple scenes frame the display, and a brass plate sits at the lower left on a dark glossy platform.2024-11-11A photograph of a temple shrine showing the lower part of a large deity murti draped in a green silk garment with a bold orange-and-gold brocade border. In front of its base sits a smaller dark bronze figure of a female deity wearing a jewelled gold crown, multi-strand necklaces, a red silk skirt and a teal-edged orange cloth, holding a small vessel. The pedestal is dark grey stone with carved mouldings on a black reflective platform. Red velvet curtains are hung behind, with yellow marigold garlands draped on either side. No people are visible.2024-08-09A small metal deity murti stands on a red cloth-covered platform in front of draped orange and pink fabric. The murti has a silver-toned face with a red tilak on the forehead, a tall black hair crown decorated with red and white flower ornaments, and red stone and white stone earrings. It wears a rose-pink silk garment with a gold zari border, a jeweled necklace with red and white stones, and an arm raised holding a long gold-toned staff. No physical people are visible.2025-07-16A small brass figure of a female attendant or consort deity stands on a dark grey stone pedestal in a temple shrine. She wears a gold-embroidered green and maroon striped skirt, a gold waist ornament, a gold necklace with a pendant, large jewelled earrings, a tall ornate gold crown and a long black braid falling to the side. Above her, a larger deity murti is draped in a pink and gold brocade cloth, and a painted temple backdrop with pillars is visible behind. The base shows small red offering cloth and scattered petals on a black polished floor.2024-11-22A small metal deity murti stands on a square base on a dark glossy table in front of a tiered black stone pedestal. The figure wears a maroon and gold brocade skirt with a green sash and a red-and-gold blouse, plus a pearl necklace, jewelled pendant and a tall jewelled headdress with black hair. It holds a small vessel in one raised hand. Behind it, a larger green and gold draped figure and a red velvet backdrop are visible, with white jasmine garlands. A gold-bordered cloth lies beneath the murti. No people are visible.2022-03-30A close photograph of a bronze deity murti standing on a dark stone pedestal in a temple. The figure wears an ornate jewelled gold crown set with red and clear stones, a gold blouse with a green and white stone necklace and pendant, and a deep red silk skirt with a green waistband. It holds a long brass staff or sceptre in its raised left hand, and a forehead tilak mark is visible. Behind it, a larger draped figure wears pink and gold brocade cloth.2024-12-28A small bronze deity murti stands on a dark grey stone pedestal before a red cloth backdrop. The figure wears a jewelled golden crown set with red and clear stones, a black braided hair piece, and a pink and orange silk garment with a gold zari border. It has a pearl pendant, gold necklaces and a jewelled gold waist belt, and holds a bronze lamp or ritual vessel in one raised hand. A green silk cloth drapes the larger figure above, and a gold woven cloth lies beneath the statue. Scattered petals and turmeric or kumkum marks are visible on the stone base.2022-03-06A small bronze deity murti stands on a square gilded base in front of a dark stone plinth, with orange and gold silk draped below it. The figure wears a jewelled crown with a pointed finial, a white vertical tilak with a red dot on the forehead, layered pearl and stone necklaces, and a red-maroon silk garment with gold border. It holds a ritual staff in its raised right hand, with bangles on the wrist, and long black braided cords hang at its side. Above, a large orange and gold silk cloth is draped on the upper platform, with a rudraksha mala visible on the right.2024-08-25A single metal deity murti stands on a square base against a backdrop of orange, green and yellow silk draped over a dark stone pedestal. The figure has a silver face with a red tilak, a tall dark hair bun topped by an ornate crown set with red and green stones, and a red brocade skirt and blouse with gold floral patterns. It wears heavy gold necklaces, a jewelled waist belt and earrings, and holds a tall pot-like object in its raised hand. A pink flower petal is tucked at the waist. A turquoise patterned cloth covers the floor below. No people are visible.2022-08-29 +1 copiesA standing bronze deity murti of a goddess with a jeweled golden crown, red and gold brocade blouse and skirt with purple border, a gold collar, green beaded necklace and a jeweled pendant at the waist, holding a lotus-like ritual object in one raised hand. The murti stands on a square bronze base in front of a dark carved stone pedestal with a green silk-draped seated figure above, on a gold-and-red patterned cloth. No people are visible.2022-06-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a small silver-toned deity murti dressed in a magenta silk garment with gold edging, wearing a tall ornate silver crown and a large round pendant necklace, standing on a dark stone pedestal. Behind it stands a larger figure draped in red and gold striped silk. Scattered yellow, pink and purple flower petals cover a black polished floor in front, and red velvet curtains and a painted temple backdrop frame the scene. No people are visible.2024-10-20