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A photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple setting at night. The central figure is a large standing murti with gold-toned limbs and a golden crown, draped in pink and magenta shimmering cloth. A seated murti, its face covered by a red-orange turban-like cloth, is dressed with white and gold garlands, a rudraksha-style mala and a bead-embroidered breastplate. Flanked by tall brass oil lamps (deepas), small seated figurines in orange and green garlands, and a brass kalasha-like vessel at the base. Marigold and white flower garlands hang throughout the scene.

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August 12 20162016-08-12A photograph of a richly adorned deity murti seated on a white-draped platform. The murti wears a tall crown with green and gold elements, a golden necklace with red and white stones, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a broad mala of yellow and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with more lamps in front and a small silver-and-red offering tray below. Behind the murti, a gilded figure on the left holds a staff, and a standing gold statue on the right wears a tiger-striped top, red dhoti and white garland with palms joined. Red curtains and gilded carved panels frame the scene. No living people are visible.2015-08-31October 29 20162016-10-29July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers hanging over a central deity murti. The large murti wears a green and yellow garment, an orange and dark cloth and a tall ornate crown with gold ornaments. Below it is a white draped cloth holding a gold-rimmed vessel and an orange garment with a long beaded necklace. In front sits a smaller pink-robed figure with a gold pendant, and flanking figures in blue and pink are garlanded. Brass oil lamps and small brass lamps stand on the sides, with flower offerings on the platform. No living people are visible.2009-12-16August 24 20162016-08-24June 15 20162016-06-15A richly decorated temple shrine with gold-framed arch and red backdrop. Central figure is a seated statue wearing an orange-red turban, layered jewelled ornaments, rudraksha mala and white flower garlands, with a gold-bordered throne and a bejewelled kalasha-like lamp fitted below. Behind it, a standing deity figure in green and gold clothing holds a trident-like staff, and a small white-clad figure with a rudraksha mala sits in the foreground. At the right, a standing statue in orange and brown robes and a red turban holds hands together beside a gold niche. Only statues and murtis are shown, no living people.2013-12-07A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne in a temple setting. The figure wears a rust-red turban, a gold crown-like headpiece with a gilded bracket, and a white garment with a striped red and gold sash. Long garlands of white flowers with magenta blossoms drape over the shoulders, and a rudraksha mala of dark beads hangs at the chest. Layers of gold armlets and a pearl-studded collar adorn the figure. Behind it are pink sequined cloth and gold-toned panels, with a small brass lamp stand at lower left. No living people are visible.2016-10-29July 20 20102010-07-20June 15 20162016-06-15A large deity murti is dressed for worship in a temple setting. The figure wears a golden crown with green stones and a tall golden headpiece, a white dhoti-like garment, and layered gold and beaded necklaces with a turquoise medallion. Long garlands of white flowers with red blooms hang from the shoulders and arms. Tall golden oil lamps stand on both sides, and small brass bowls and fresh leaves lie in front, with a red and gold cloth draped at the base. Green and orange silk drapes frame the figure, with ornate golden carvings behind. A small figure in red and gold appears at lower centre.2015-06-20 +2 copies