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A photograph of outdoor shrine statues under a leafy tree. A large dark stone statue of a seated figure in white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, with a red bindi, layered gold necklace and red-and-gold pendant, is framed by an ornate silver arch carved with lions and floral motifs. Striped and yellow-maroon-green garlands hang on either side. In front, a smaller dark figure wearing a white turban with a gold band, white and gold cloth and a gold-and-stone necklace sits on a red-painted rocky base, with a multicoloured garland draped over it and a brass vessel and small brass pots at the left edge. Only statues are shown, no living people.

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A dark stone murti of a seated deity sits within an ornate pale carved stone arch set among green trees. The figure wears a white cloth wrapped over the head with a gold border, a white dhoti with gold trim, a white and gold necklace, and a red bindi. Multi-colored and yellow-red-green garlands drape down both sides of the arch. In front, a small white-clad figure is seen from behind, with a rainbow-striped garland draped down, bowing before a black stone linga or pedestal on a red-painted base of stones. Two red pillar-like pedestals flank the base.2008 - Glimpses Of GurukulA dark stone deity murti seated in an outdoor grove beneath a carved pale stone arch framed by green foliage. The figure wears a white head cloth with a red tilak, white and gold dhoti, and a gold ornamental necklace. Garlands of yellow, maroon and green flowers hang on either side. In front, a smaller white-clad figure sits on a red-painted rock platform beside a black lingam wrapped in a white cloth with a gold yoni-pitha and a rainbow-striped garland draped over it. Scattered white flowers lie on the red stones. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti of a seated figure under a five-headed cobra hood, dressed in white and gold-bordered cloth with a gold necklace, jewelled chest ornaments and red and white flower garlands. The figure holds ritual objects in its raised hands and sits on a golden seat, set within an ornate silver arch surrounded by green trees. The base rests on a red-painted stone platform with a lotus flower offering and a red garland draped down the front. No people are visible in the scene.2006-12-09Outdoor photo of a dark stone statue seated within a carved, whitewashed arched shrine framed by green foliage. The statue wears a white headcloth with gold border, a white dhoti with gold edging, and a gold-and-red ornamental necklace, with a red tilak on the forehead. Striped garlands in green, yellow and maroon drape the arch sides, while a smaller figure in front, wrapped in white cloth with a gold-and-red necklace and a decorated headpiece, sits on a red-painted rocky base with flower petals scattered below. The statue's multiple arms and a seated posture are visible. No people are physically present.October 06 20062006-10-06February 24 20072007-02-24Outdoor photo of a silver-clad deity murti standing beneath an ornate silver arch set among trees. The figure has a black face, a white and gold dhoti-style garment, a jewelled blue and white chest ornament, and a gold necklace, with garlands of white and pink flowers draped over its shoulders and arms. Below it, a smaller murti with a Shiva-linga marking on its forehead, a gold-and-silver crown and a cobra hood sits on a red-painted rocky platform, also garlanded in red and green flowers and wearing a white dhoti with gold border and a jewelled necklace. No people are visible.2006-12-09December 09 20062006-12-09Outdoor photograph of a black stone murti of a multi-armed deity standing in a silver arched prabhavali framed by trees. The deity wears a green and white draped turban, a gold-and-white sash, a blue beaded necklace, gold chains and a green leaf-fringed garment. In front, a golden cobra hood with raised hoods stands over a lingam dressed with a white and gold cloth, red flower garlands and a small emblem. Red-painted rock forms the base, with a white cloth and gold border around the lingam's platform. No people are visible.Outdoor photograph of a silver-clad seated statue under an ornate silver arch set among large shady trees. The seated figure wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti, a white turban, a blue-and-gold jeweled chest ornament and a garland of white and pink flowers, and is shown with one hand raised in blessing. Beside it on a red-painted rocky base sits a smaller seated statue with a cobra hood overhead, wearing white and gold cloth, a gold waist band and a red-and-green flower garland. Red-painted stones surround the base, with a red-painted sculpted form to the right. No living people are visible.2006-12-09A black stone murti of a deity stands within an ornate silver arch decorated with floral and animal relief work, under a leafy tree. The figure wears a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border, a red and gold headcloth with a silver crown, and layered necklaces including a gold chain and a bead garland with a central medallion. Silver hands hold a silver trident-like object and a silver vessel. The statue is draped with long garlands of brown coir-like fibres and orange and yellow marigold strands with pink pompoms at the base. Its feet rest on a black pedestal over a red base. No people are visible.2007-03-15