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A dark stone deity murti stands in a shrine framed by an ornate silver arch with a carved face at its top. The deity wears a tall silver crown, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red gem pendant and an orange-and-maroon garment. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and white and purple flowers drape over the arch and the figure, with flower petals and green leaves strewn on the granite steps below. Two small gold kalasha-like vessels rest on the steps among the garlands. The setting is a temple sanctum with dark red stone walls. No people are visible.

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October 01 20062006-10-01A dark stone deity murti stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver arch decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and white and pink flowers. The figure wears a silver crown, layered white and gold necklaces, a red and gold draped garment and a large red gem at the chest. Yellow flower garlands drape the deity down to a granite base strewn with petals, where small brass lamps and offering vessels sit. Pink fabric is visible at the lower left edge of the frame, and the interior has dark maroon walls and a brass hanging lamp above. No people are visible.2006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01A dark stone deity murti stands within a silver arched niche at a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and white flower garlands and purple blossoms. The figure wears a silver crown with red and green stone inlay, a pearl necklace, layered gold ornaments and a rudraksha mala, with a red bindi and a tilak on the forehead. Orange cloth drapes the lower body, and the arch above is carved with a lion-face motif. No physical people are visible.2006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01A dark stone deity murti. It is framed by a large garland arch of yellow, red, white and green flowers set within an ornate silver arch. Two brass lamp-bearing female figures stand at the lower corners, and a small brass-framed metal figure seated under a bell-like ornament sits at the base. No people are visible.A dark stone deity murti of a seated goddess stands in a silver arch with a carved lion-face crest at the top. The figure wears a tall jeweled silver crown, multiple layered gold and silver necklaces, and a cream sari with a gold-patterned weave and orange border. Garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers drape from the arch down both sides. Two brass lamp-bearing figures stand on either side holding lit oil lamps. In front, a small brass object sits on a tray with yellow flowers, and a smaller shrine figure with a garland is set on a silver pedestal. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti stands within a silver arch at centre of the frame. The figure wears a tall jewelled silver crown, a gold-yellow silk dress and layered necklaces of pearls and red and white flowers. Its multiple arms hold ritual objects, and the body is draped with garlands in green, yellow, red and white blossoms. Against a dark navy background, the image appears to be a decorated temple-style idol shown for worship.A black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal within an ornate silver arch, decorated with a long garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers that loops over the arch. The murti wears a tall silver crown, a gold-bordered orange silk sari-like drape, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, bangles and a tilak on the forehead. Brass lamps sit at the base, and the dark navy backdrop is flanked by coloured fabric panels. No people are visible.A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti standing in a shrine niche, with a tall silver crown studded with stones and a tilak on the forehead. The figure wears a golden-orange silk garment, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, bangles and armlets, and is framed by a large arch of yellow, red, white and green flower garlands. Tall silver ornamental doorframes flank the niche, and a small brass figure with a lamp stands in front of the base. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti stands in a silver arch decorated with floral garlands in yellow, red, white and green. The murti wears an orange silk drape, a tall ornate silver crown, layered jewelled necklaces and bracelets. Two gold standing figures hold oil lamps on either side. In front is a small silver seated figure within a gold arch, and below it a gold yantra-shaped vessel with pink flowers. No people are visible.