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A photograph of an ornately decorated shrine with a gold-painted backdrop, showing a row of deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The central murti wears a tall crown, a teal and magenta garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a green-and-white garland, and holds a ritual implement. Flanking murtis wear red, teal and gold clothing with garlands, and seated figures in pink and magenta silk saris are adorned with jewellery. Before the platform are lit oil lamps, a brass tray with a red apple, brass vessels, flower offerings and a brass lamp stand on a red patterned cloth. Brass lamps hang from the ceiling and stand at the sides. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with a golden wall, hanging brass oil lamps and flower garlands. Three large gilded and painted deity murtis sit in the back on a raised platform, the central figure wearing a tall crown and teal and magenta garments with green and gold garlands. Smaller murtis in pink and red silk, seated figures and a deity with a bull mount stand in front. Lit oil lamps, a brass plate with small brass vessels, yellow marigold flowers and a red-cloth-covered altar occupy the foreground on a red patterned carpet. No people are visible.2025-12-07A photograph of a decorated shrine with a group of ornate deity murti set against a golden wall. Three large standing and seated figures sit at the back: the central figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a crescent, a pink and turquoise garment, and raises one hand in blessing while holding a fan-like object; flanking figures wear red and teal silk with heavy garlands. Smaller figures stand and kneel before them, several adorned with green and gold garments and jewellery. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames sit on a red-draped platform, with a brass kalasha and a brass puja tray holding small vessels in front. Brass hanging lamps and standing lamps flank the shrine, and a red and white patterned mat covers the floor. No people are visible.2025-08-06A photograph of a shrine with a gold-painted wall and several deity murtis dressed in silk, garlands and jewellery. Three central figures stand or sit on a raised platform: the centre figure wears a tall crown and holds a mace-like staff, flanked by figures in red and green robes. Below, smaller figures in blue and green sarees with gold ornaments are arranged around a multi-armed murti. Brass oil lamps with lit flames sit on a red cloth, with a brass bell, a brass plate holding an apple and offerings, and marigold-like yellow flowers scattered on the floor rug. No living people are visible.2025-07-15A photograph of a shrine with several decorated deity murti set against a gold-painted wall. Three large standing figures sit centrally: the left figure wears a red turban and red garment with a trident behind him, the central figure wears a tall crown and holds a fan-like whisk, and the right figure wears a dark crown and green garment; all are draped in green and gold garlands and jewelry. Smaller figures in blue and purple silk stand or sit in front, with flower-decorated lion-like mounts. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bell, a plate with a kalasha-style vessel, and bowls of red flowers sit on a red patterned rug, with brass lamp stands at the sides.A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden wall and several ornately dressed deity murtis. The central figure wears a tall crown with silver ornaments, a green and pink garland, layered jewellery and a purple dhoti, raising one hand in blessing. Flanking figures wear jewelled crowns, garlands and purple and red silk. Smaller metal figures stand in front on a red and gold cloth. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass kalasha, a brass tray with a red apple, a small bell and a brass cup sit on the foreground altar, with marigold flowers scattered around. No people are present.A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden wall and oil lamps hanging from the top corners. Three large dressed deity murtis stand centrally: the figure on the left wears a green turban and pink garment, the centre figure has a tall silver crown and green and gold draped cloth, and the right figure wears a black crown with pink clothing, all adorned with silver jewellery and garlands. In front, smaller murtis in red and orange garments sit on low platforms, with brass oil lamps lit with flames, yellow flowers, a brass bell, a brass plate holding an apple and a small kalasha, and a bowl on a patterned red cloth. No people are visible.2025-07-18A shrine arrangement in a gold-painted room shows three seated murti figures in the back: the central deity with a tall black crown bearing a tilak, a long garland and a raised hand, flanked by two figures in turbans and rich costume. In front, smaller decorated murtis in blue and red silk sit on wooden stands, with brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha, bells, a plate of fruit and a bowl of flower petals. A red cushion holds a pair of wooden padukas with a white bead mala. Statues and ritual objects only; no living people are visible.2025-08-05A shrine room with a golden-yellow wall holds a group of decorated murti figures seated against a central backdrop. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown, layered silver necklaces and a green garland of beads, with raised hands and a staff-like object. Flanking figures wear red, magenta and green silk with garlands and jewelry. In front, smaller figures are dressed in blue and purple silk with silver ornaments, and a pair of lit oil lamps sits on a red-draped stand beside a brass lamp. A brass tray holds fruit including apples and a banana, and hanging brass lamps are visible from the ceiling. The floor is covered with a red patterned rug. No people are visible.A shrine room with a golden wall where several decorated deity murtis are arranged for worship. Three large figures sit centrally on blue cloth: a central figure in gold and green garments with a tall crown and a flywhisk, flanked by a figure in red and gold on the left and a figure in green on the right, all adorned with garlands of beads and jewelry. In front, smaller murtis sit on wooden stands, a dish of bananas and fruit lies to the left, brass oil lamps with lit flames and marigold petals stand in the middle, and a brass kalasha, bell and aarti plate with a lemon sit on a red patterned rug. No people are visible; the scene shows statues only, with hanging brass lamps overhead.2025-07-11A shrine photograph showing three large decorated deity murtis seated together against a golden-yellow wall. The central figure wears a tall crown with a Shiva-linga motif, a rudraksha-style and jewelled necklace, and holds a small drum-like object and a flame. The two flanking figures wear crowns, green and gold shawls, pink and gold garments, layered gold necklaces and garlands of green leaves and flowers. In front, smaller murtis in red and gold clothing sit on a red-draped platform. Offerings include a brass plate with a yellow citrus fruit, a bowl of fruit, brass oil lamps, a handbell and a brass pot. Floral petals are scattered on the red carpet. No living people are visible.2024-09-29A shrine room with a gold-painted wall and hanging oil lamps displays a group of decorated deity murtis seated on a raised platform. Three central figures sit in the back, wearing tall ornate crowns, garlands and jewelled necklaces, with saffron-and-green and pink-and-blue draped cloths. In front, a smaller figure under a decorated canopy and other murtis wear marigold and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, lit diyas, a kalasha-style vessel, fruit, flower offerings and a brass plate sit on low tables and a patterned rug. No people are visible.2024-08-17A 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.