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A photograph of a temple shrine with gold-painted walls and hanging brass lamps. Three large standing deity murti, dressed in orange and red silk with silver jewelry, garlands and crowns, occupy the back. The central figure holds a trident-like staff and raises one hand in blessing. Smaller figures, including a seated lion-mounted deity, stand on the altar below. Brass oil lamps with flames, flower offerings in a bowl, a kalasha, a bell, and a brass plate with a small lamp and vessels sit on a patterned red floor cloth. No physical people are visible.

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A shrine arrangement photographed against a golden wall with two hanging brass lamps. Three large seated deity murtis sit on a raised platform in the centre and sides, dressed in silver and gold jewellery, garlands of green and white beads, and silk garments in green, gold, purple and orange. The central figure wears a tall silver-trimmed crown and holds a staff. Smaller orange-clad murtis, a red-clad figure with a trident-like staff, and figures seated before them are arranged on lower platforms. In front, lit oil lamps, a brass kalasha, a bell, a conch-shaped brass bowl, fruit on a tray and a brass aarti plate sit on a red patterned rug. No living people are visible.2025-12-09A 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 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 arrangement of deity murtis in a gold-painted room, with a central seated murti in purple garments, crowned and adorned with layered silver and gold necklaces and a green-and-white garland, flanked by two standing murtis to its left and right. Smaller seated figures in green and blue-green silk sit at the front, with a pink-clad figure and a small brass deity murti. In front lie brass oil lamps with lit wicks, rose petals, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a brass bell on a tray, an orange fruit on a brass plate, and a red painted wooden stand. Red and white patterned cloth covers the floor. No people are visible.2025-06-06Photograph 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.2025-07-18A 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 photograph of a temple shrine with three large metal deity murtis seated on a raised platform against a golden-yellow wall. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown and a cream garment with a rudraksha-style bead mala and gold chains, one hand raised. The figures on either side wear dark red or maroon garments, heavy jewelled necklaces, and green and gold brocade shawls. In front, smaller figures and a red-clad deity murti sit beside a brass kalasha, brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a silver tray holding a bell and small brass vessels, a brass bell, a brass lotus-shaped bowl and a red-and-gold cloth on a low stand. No physical people are visible.2024-09-08A 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 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 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 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 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.2024-11-09