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Photograph of an elaborately decorated shrine with three standing deity murtis in the back row, each adorned with silver jewellery, garlands of marigolds and beaded necklaces, the left figure in an orange turban and red garment, the centre figure in blue and red with a tall crown, and the right figure in green with a black crown. Smaller murtis and a seated figure with a bull-like mount are arranged on a lower tier with yellow flowers. In the foreground are brass oil lamps (diyas) with lit wicks on a red cloth, a brass thali with fruit and a conch-like vessel, a tray of offerings, and folded silk garments in blue and gold on wooden stands. The walls are gold-toned and hanging brass lamps are visible above. No people are present.

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A photograph of a shrine decorated with gold-painted walls and hanging brass oil lamps. Three large deity murtis stand at the back, dressed in silver-embellished garments and crowns, garlanded with green and gold garlands; the central figure holds a trident-like staff and a fan, flanked by figures in orange and red attire. Smaller murtis in purple, red and turquoise silk sit on wooden pedestals in front, with brass lamps lit with candles, a plate of fruit and flowers, a bowl of petals, a bell, and a brass puja tray with a kalasha and offerings on a red cloth. No people are visible.A 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.2025-08-21A photograph of a shrine arrangement with several deity murtis dressed in silver-and-gold ornaments, garlands and draped saffron and green silks. Three larger figures sit at the back, the centre one raising a hand and holding a staff, flanked by figures in red and orange garments. Smaller murtis stand in front, with brass oil lamps lit on small trays and orange-draped kalasha-like offerings at the sides. Gold-painted walls and hanging brass lamps frame the scene. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues.2025-05-04A photograph of a temple shrine with three large deity statues seated on a raised platform against a gold-painted wall. The central figure wears a tall silver crown, red and gold garments and a dense garland of green and gold beads; flanking figures wear red and green robes, jewelled necklaces and ornate headdresses. Smaller figurines, a fine-featured female form with a red draped cloth, and several brass oil lamps with lit flames sit on tiered offering tables. Fruits, marigold petals, a brass bell, a kalasha-style brass vessel and a plate of offerings are arranged on a red patterned cloth in front. Hanging brass lamps appear on the wall. No people are visible.A temple shrine photographed indoors against gold-painted walls, with three seated deity murtis dressed in gold silk and draped with green and gold garlands. The central figure wears a tall crown and holds a raised hand gesture, flanked by two figures in maroon and purple. Before them sit smaller murtis, a bull figure, offerings of fruit on a tray, marigold petals in a brass bowl, lit oil lamps, a brass bell, a kalasha-style vessel and a plate with a lemon. Red and white patterned floor cloth covers the platform. No people are visible, and no portrait of a person appears in the scene.2025-08-11A photograph of a shrine with a golden-yellow backdrop showing a group of deity murtis, not living people. The central figure is a standing murti with a tall crown, a dark cap, a ceremonial rudraksha-style garland and a jewelled necklace, holding a fly-whisk-like object. Flanking murtis on either side wear red and green silk garments with jewelled necklaces and garlands. Smaller figures stand and kneel before them. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bell, a brass vessel with a spoon, a kalasha-style bowl with flowers, a brass plate with small cups and ritual items, and a platter of sweets sit on red and patterned cloth. Hanging brass lamps are visible at the top corners and standing brass lamps flank the shrine.2025-07-15A shrine with three seated deity murtis dressed in green silk skirts, silver ornaments, and garlands of green and gold beads. The central figure wears a tall crown and holds a staff, flanked by two other murtis in orange and red garments and crowns. Smaller murtis in orange, red and green sit on pedestals in front, with brass oil lamps lit on a red and maroon cloth, a brass puja plate with a bell, a small kalasha-style vessel, plates of fruit including apples and a pomelo, and a brass oil lamp hanging from the gold-painted wall. The setting is a gold-toned shrine room with a brass lamp stand at the right.2025-07-12A 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.2024-11-09Photo 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.2024-05-09Photo 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 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 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.2025-06-09