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A photograph of a gilded temple interior with ornately carved golden lion-and-yali pillars and a golden-brown frieze. In the centre stands a small standing deity murti wearing a silver-and-white ornamented costume, a tall pointed crown, and a garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers with green leaves, set above a pleated pink-and-gold cloth base. No living people are visible; the only figures are carved and sculpted. A pale purple canopy and ceiling fan are visible at the top right.

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December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A gilded temple-style shrine with carved lion-headed pillars and ornate golden arches frames a seated deity murti. The figure wears a red and gold embroidered garment with white star-shaped patterns, layered multi-strand jeweled necklaces, and a small crown-like headdress. A garland of yellow marigolds with red and white blossoms hangs around the arch. An orange and yellow ceremonial flag with floral painted patterns stands at left, and a gold lamp stand sits at right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A dark-stone deity murti adorned with a tall black crown-like headdress, red and gold jewelry, a purple garment and a pink-white shawl, decorated with a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds. It stands beside an ornate gilded column carved with a lion-like mythical creature (yali) and ornamental capitals. In the right foreground, a blurred orange and red cloth with blue and green floral embroidery intrudes into the frame. No people are visible.2016-12-05November 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a ceremonial hall set with gilded thrones and processional vehicles. In the centre stands a metal deity murti, adorned with jewellery and a crown, draped in a multicoloured garland of orange, yellow, green, red and white flowers, on a small golden stand. To the right, a gilded chair with a carved golden bird-shaped armrest holds a second decorated murti, also garlanded in orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. Left, a gold-framed throne with a red cushion and a golden lion-form support sits beside a carved golden cabinet. Deep blue draped curtains and red floor covering complete the setting. No people are visible.2010-11-12A small golden-bronze deity murti stands centrally in a gilded shrine, adorned with a tall crown, a jewelled necklace and a pink-and-blue embroidered garment, garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds with green leaves. The murti is placed on a draped peetha with a pink and gold cloth and a brass kalasha-style base. Flanking the shrine are large gilded yali pillars with carved lion-like figures and perforated golden panels behind. No physical people are visible in the scene.2016-12-05December 17 20162016-12-17A small metal deity murti stands on a pink and gold pedestal inside a gilded shrine with carved golden lion-like pillars and a lattice screen. The murti wears a decorated crown, a jewelled ornamental chest piece and earrings, and is draped with a green garland and red and yellow flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05A photograph of a temple shrine showing a golden deity murti of a goddess standing on a gold throne-like peetha, dressed in a green silk sari and draped in pink and white flower garlands. Golden lion sculptures flank the throne in the foreground. Behind her, a second figure in a purple garment and a gold crown is partly visible, with large multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow and white hanging on the walls and pillars. Gold kalasha-style ornaments and lamps are visible at the top. No physical people are clearly visible; the figures are statues.2016-12-17July 31 20152015-07-31