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A blurred photograph of a shrine in a temple-like room with a gold arched niche and orange cloth backdrop. Three dark-hued deity murtis stand in the niche: a central figure in orange dhoti and garland flanked by two female figures in pink and magenta dresses with pink headpieces. Before them on a wooden altar are two smaller standing metal figures, one in gold and one in orange cloth, a tiered golden peetha or shrine-like object decorated with orange marigold flowers, and a lit oil lamp in front. Scattered marigold petals lie on the altar. No living people are visible.

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Photo of a temple shrine with several dark-stone deity murtis in arched niches against orange drapery. The central murti wears an orange dhoti, a white turban-like crown, a gold-and-red chest ornament and a long garland, and holds a tall trident-like staff. Flanking murtis wear magenta and white garments, pink crowns and layered necklaces. In the foreground are two golden standing statues, one in an orange robe with an orange flower garland at its base, a golden pyramid-shaped stand decorated with orange flowers, and a lit oil lamp on the floor. The floor has a painted kolam pattern in red and yellow.A photograph of a temple shrine with a central dark-faced deity murti in a gold-bordered arched niche against an orange backdrop. The central figure wears an orange dhoti, a white and gold crown, a garland of yellow and white flowers, and holds a trident. Two dark deity figures flank him, each in pink-magenta garments and crowns with garlands. In front, two copper-coloured statues stand on a platform: one bare-chested figure with a raised hand, and one in an orange-red shawl. Between them is a tiered copper pyramid-shaped sacred structure decorated with marigolds, and a lit oil lamp glows at the front of the platform beside scattered marigold petals. No living people are visible.Photograph of a shrine puja arrangement with lit oil lamps in the foreground. A copper-coloured sri yantra meru stands centrally on a wooden platform, flanked by two copper-coloured standing figures, one holding a staff-like object. Small brass plates hold offerings including a lime and a kumkum-marked item, and a small oil lamp burns at the front. Behind, a dark-faced deity murti with a silver crown, garland and orange dhoti stands between two female murtis in magenta dresses and silver crowns, set within a gold arched frame against orange drapery. Small figures stand at the base. No people are visible; the shrine is blurred. Ritual context suggests a lamp worship setting, but no event is legible.Photograph of a shrine with deity murtis and no living people visible. Central dark-faced murti of a standing deity wears an orange and gold dhoti, a white crown, a garland of yellow and white flowers and a long grey-and-gold patterned cloak. Two dark-faced female murtis flank him, wearing magenta sarees, silver crowns and necklaces. In front stand three small metal figures in green and red garments and a row of gilded figures in red and pink silk with orange marigold garlands. The central figure is draped in red with a blue sequined band and a jeweled medallion. A bright oil lamp glows at the bottom edge and the floor has a colourful painted design.Photograph of a temple shrine with a central standing deity murti in orange and gold dhoti, wearing a white turban, holding a trident, and garlanded with marigolds and green leaves. Two flanking black-faced deity figures wear magenta and pink garments and tall silver crowns. In front, two smaller red-clad figures with orange marigold garlands stand on either side of a covered vessel draped in red cloth with sequined decoration, and an oil lamp burns on a brass stand. The shrine is framed by a gold arch and an orange backdrop. No living people are visible.A photograph of a temple shrine with deity murtis in gilded arched niches draped in orange cloth. The central murti wears an orange dhoti, a white crown with a tall ornament, beaded necklaces and a garland, and stands beside a green umbrella with mirror work. Flanking murtis wear pink and magenta sarees with silver crowns. In the foreground, two small golden-clad figures with orange marigold garlands stand on a wooden platform beside a green cloth-draped offering with a decorative silver plate, and a lit oil lamp glows. Brass pots sit at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2025-12-12A temple shrine photograph showing a dark stone deity murti standing centrally in orange and gold garments with a silver crown-like headdress and a large silver-embellished arch behind him, flanked by two dark figures in magenta and pink saris with silver necklaces. In the foreground, two golden-bodied metal figures in saffron garments with flower garlands stand on either side of a central saffron-draped object decorated with a red hibiscus and a jeweled ornament. A brass plate holds a banana, a lit oil lamp glows at right, and a handbell sits at left, with orange marigolds scattered about. No people are visible; the figures are statues and deity murtis.A temple shrine photographed indoors with a golden arched niche framing three dark stone deity murtis dressed in bright pink and orange garments with silver crowns and necklaces. In the centre a figure wears an orange dhoti with a white turban. In front, on a low wooden platform, stand three polished copper-toned metal statues, a small figure with raised hand, a four-armed deity and a figure draped in red cloth, decorated with white flowers and green leaves. Brass plates hold a lit oil lamp, a small bell-shaped lamp burns on the floor in the foreground, sprinkled flower petals lie around, and a tray of white cloth-wrapped offerings sits at left. No people are visible.2025-11-26Indoor temple shrine photograph showing three dark stone or black-finished deity murtis in a gold-framed arched niche with orange drapery. The central figure wears an orange dhoti, a white and gold crown with a spear-like staff, a long white and gold sash, and a jewelled necklace. The two flanking figures wear pink and magenta garments, pink turbans or crowns, and silver necklaces. In the foreground, gold-coloured metal figures stand on a wooden table: a standing figure with a raised hand, a figure in an orange shawl holding a staff, and a small seated figure. A tiered gold shrine or kalasha-like form sits among them, with yellow marigold-type flowers and purple flowers placed at the base. The floor has painted colourful kolam-style patterns.A photograph of a temple shrine with three black-stone deity murtis in gold-framed arched niches against orange backdrops. The central murti wears an orange garment, a white turban-like crown and garlands; the two flanking figures wear pink skirts and pink headpieces with necklaces. A wooden low platform in front holds small bronze statues, one bare-chested with a loincloth, one standing figure, and a figure in an orange shawl, with flower offerings and a small brass plate. A brass pot and a tray of white flower petals sit to the left. No people are visible.2025-11-26Indoor temple shrine photographed from the front. In the centre, a dark deity murti stands in an orange garment with a silver-and-white crown, holding a trident, flanked by two dark standing murtis wearing magenta skirts with gold-edged borders and pink headdresses. In front, a brown wooden platform holds golden metal murtis, including a Ganesha on the left, a standing figure in the centre, and a female figure in an orange cloth on the right. Orange marigold garlands rest at their bases, and an orange cloth is draped over several figures. A white plate with small offerings sits on the platform. Brass pots stand at the right, and an oil lamp burns in the foreground. Floor has a patterned design. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple shrine with dark murti statues of deities dressed in magenta and orange silk, a central figure holding a spear and wearing a crown and garlands, flanked by two female figures in magenta skirts with crowns. In front on a wooden platform stand golden utsava murtis dressed in brocade and pink garments, adorned with garlands, jewellery and crowns, with purple and pink flowers placed at their feet. A brass oil lamp glows in the foreground, and an ornate gold arch frames the shrine. No living people are visible; all figures are statues.