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A photograph of a decorated shrine with a group of deity murtis set against a golden-yellow wall. A central standing figure with a tall crown and a garland-laden chest is flanked by two seated figures, one on each side, with garlands of green and gold. In front, smaller murtis in pink and white silk garments are dressed with jewelry and flower garlands. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass kalasha-style vessel with flowers, a bell, a brass plate with small vessels, and a peach-coloured fruit are arranged on red and patterned cloths. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden wall and red-and-gold patterned floor cloth. Three large decorated deity murtis stand at the back, each draped in pink, gold-bordered silk and garlanded with green and gold beaded garlands; the central figure wears a tall crown and rich jewellery, while the flanking figures wear turbans and ornate necklaces. Smaller metal and stone deity figures sit in front, with oil lamps lit on a red-draped platform. A brass plate holds a bell, an orange fruit and small brass vessels, and a brass bowl contains rose petals and a lit lamp. Two additional seated murtis are dressed in silver-white and multicoloured embroidered garments with heavy necklaces. Brass oil lamps stand in the corners. No people are visible.2025-07-06A 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 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 decorated shrine with several painted statues against a gold wall. In the centre stands a tall deity murti with a crown bearing a Shiva-lingam motif, white and gold garments, and layered jewelled necklaces; a sacred cord and garlands decorate it. Flanking figures wear gold, pink and red garments with garlands. Smaller figurines in pink and red sit before it, and a long-haired figure in a pink-and-gold cloth stands at left. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, flower petals, a brass bell, a brass plate holding an apple and small vessels, and a brass bowl of marigold petals rest on a red cloth and carpet. No living people are visible; all figures are statues.2025-07-19A 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 shrine photograph showing a cluster of deity murti and sculpted figures against a golden wall with hanging brass lamps. Three larger seated and standing figures sit at the back, the central figure wearing a tall ornate crown and holding a cobra-like staff, flanked by two figures in red and green garments with garlands. Smaller murti in blue, red and white robes and garlands are arranged in front. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bell, a plate of kumkum, a bowl of flowers, fruit and offerings sit on the red patterned floor and small wooden tables, indicating puja worship. No living people are visible.2025-01-08A photograph of a gold-walled shrine displaying a group of decorated murti figures. Three larger figures stand or sit at the back: the central one wears a tall ornate crown, a silver-and-gold necklace and a blue garment, and holds a rudraksha mala in one hand; flanking figures wear a reddish turban and a black-and-silver crown respectively, with long garlands of green and gold beads. Smaller figures and a seated figure on a purple cushion with a lion-head armrest sit in front. Brass lamps with lit flames, a brass bell, a brass plate with cups, a kalasha-like vessel with orange flowers, fruit on a tray, and a red-and-white patterned floor cloth complete the puja arrangement. No live people are visible.2025-05-09A 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 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.2025-05-07A photograph of a shrine with three deity murtis seated in a row against a golden wall, each adorned with jewelled crowns, garlands and necklaces. The central figure wears a tall black crown with a gold band and holds a snake and a flame-like object; the figures on either side wear pink, red and green silk draped over seats. In front, smaller murtis and a row of lit oil lamps sit on a red patterned rug beside brass pots, a bell, a plate with fruit, a conch-like bowl of flowers and a coconut on a brass tray. Two hanging brass lamps are suspended from the wall. No people are visible.2025-11-10A temple shrine photographed head-on with a gold-painted back wall and two hanging brass lamps. Three large murti figures sit on a raised dais: the central figure wears a tall black crown with a gold ornament and a white-and-blue garland, while the figures on either side wear red-and-yellow garlands and silver crowns. Each is seated before ornate green-and-gold brocade backdrops studded with shell-like decoration. In front, smaller murtis in yellow and gold silk, heavily adorned with jewellery, sit on wooden pedestals. Brass plates hold fruit, a kalasha-style vessel, lit oil lamps, flower petals and a handbell with a red flower, set on a red patterned cloth. No people are visible.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.2025-07-18