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A photograph of a brass or gold-toned shrine inside a temple, showing a small ornate metal deity murti or lingam-style form on a gold pedestal in front of an embossed golden backdrop with floral and figural repoussé panels. A green silk cloth is draped over the figure, with a multi-strand white and jewelled necklace with green and red stones laid across it. Orange roses and petals lie on a stainless steel table in the foreground. A vertical trident-like stand with a decorated ornament and a white flower garland appear on the right, and blue and maroon bordered silk drapes frame the shrine. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a shrine niche with no people present. At the centre sits a small metal deity murti draped in a green brocade cloth, wearing a garland of red and white beads and a jewelled pendant. It rests on an ornate golden peetha in front of a repousse silver-gold backdrop with figures and floral patterns. A trident-shaped ornament stands to the left, and yellow roses and scattered petals lie on a polished steel platform. Blue and maroon-bordered silk hangings frame the shrine on both sides.2024-09-17A shrine with a dark stone Shiva lingam on a steel altar, draped in a gold-bordered yellow cloth and decorated with white flowers and a gold-and-red ornament. Scattered orange-red rose petals lie on the altar. Behind it stands an ornate gold-embossed metal backdrop with a small figurine niche and a brass trishul leaning at the left. Blue silk panels with maroon and gold borders frame the shrine on both sides. No people are visible.2024-10-01A temple shrine photographed with no people present. A small deity murti is draped in a green cloth and garlanded with white flowers, seated before an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with a gilded arched niche. Blue and maroon bordered cloths hang at the sides, and pink rose petals are scattered across a polished steel platform in front of the murti. A white flower garland hangs at the right edge.2024-09-17A photograph of a gilded temple shrine with ornately embossed golden metal panels behind a small deity murti seated on a golden peetha throne. The murti is draped in a teal silk cloth and wears a jeweled necklace with blue and red stones. White rose petals and loose petals lie on the metallic floor in front of it, and a small golden standing lamp stand with a tall ornamental stick stands to the left. No people are visible.2024-11-28A photograph of an empty shrine niche in a temple, with no people visible. At the centre sits a silver deity murti seated on an ornate silver pedestal and throne with a repoussé back, decorated with a crown-like silver head ornament, a multi-strand pearl and jewelled necklace, and a teal cloth draped across its shoulders. Red roses, an orange flower and yellow blossoms are placed before it, with scattered petals on a polished steel altar surface. Flanking the shrine are blue and maroon bordered curtains with gold zari edging, and a silver trident-like standard stands to the left. The golden and silver embossed backdrop panels fill the background.2024-09-24Photo of an ornate golden shrine with heavily embossed repoussé panels showing floral scrolls and figures. In front sits a small deity murti on a golden pedestal, draped with a green silk cloth and wearing a jeweled necklace with red, blue and white stones and pearl drops. Pink roses, petals and a yellow marigold lie on the polished metal floor. A small silver bowl holding water sits at left, and a ceremonial golden staff stands behind. No people are visible.2024-10-20Photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gold repoussé backdrop flanked by green and red silk hangings with gold brocade. At the centre sits a small deity murti or sacred form draped in a gold and red brocade cloth, wearing a red and white bead necklace with a red stone pendant, on a carved gold pedestal. An orange rose with white petals lies in front on a polished steel surface, with a chamara-like fan and scattered white petals nearby. No people are visible.2024-12-25A photograph of a deity murti seated on an ornate gilded silver throne with a repoussé backrest, set before green and red silk hangings with gold zari borders. The murti is draped in an orange-red cloth and wears a white and red garland, with a red decorative piece at its chest, and rose petals scattered in front on a polished metal floor. A tall stand with a decorative finial stands to the left of the throne.2025-07-25A photograph of an ornate temple shrine with a gilded, repoussé metal backdrop. At the centre sits a silver-toned mantapa-style frame enclosing a small deity murti. In front, a brown conical kalasha-like object is draped with a teal cloth and a red-and-white beaded garland with a pendant. Purple rose petals are scattered on the metal altar in the foreground, beside a small silver bowl. Blue silk panels with maroon and gold borders frame both sides. No people are visible.2024-10-01A photograph of a shrine interior with a brass-toned Shivalinga on a round stone base, draped with a blue cloth from top to bottom and decorated with a white flower garland and a blue gemstone ornament on its front. Red rose petals and a red rose lie on the polished metal floor in front of it. Behind it, an ornate gold-and-brass repoussé backdrop with floral and figural carving frames the image, flanked by red silk hangings with green and gold borders. A small silver-tipped staff stands at the left. No people are visible.2025-11-07A photograph of a gilded temple shrine with an ornate golden backdrop and a large golden throne-like seat at the centre. Teal and magenta silk drapes with gold brocade borders hang on either side. In front of the seat, a stone-coloured pedestal holds a garland with red and white beads and a red pendant. Blue ceremonial cloths lie across the front, with a white rose and scattered pink petals on a polished metal platform. No people are visible.2024-08-29Photograph of a shrine altar with an ornate gilded metal backdrop of repoussé floral and foliate patterns. At centre sits a small deity murti on a tiered gold-toned pedestal, draped in a red cloth and garlanded with white flowers. A trident (trishul) stands at left against the gold panels. Blue and maroon bordered silk hangings frame the altar. Loose white rose and red flower petals lie on the polished metal ledge in front. No people are visible.2024-09-22