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A shrine scene showing a black stone deity murti of a goddess adorned with white and silver jewelry, a red and gold sari-style garment, and a garland of red, white and yellow flowers arched behind her in a silver frame. Below her sits a small white and green figure in a green robe and green turban with a red flower garland, seemingly a statue or small murti, holding one hand raised. Tall brass oil lamps topped with bird finials stand on both sides, and the background has painted red, blue and yellow decorative panels with bird motifs. No people are visible, only statues and lamps in a temple setting.

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February 04 20102010-02-04February 04 20102010-02-04A decorated shrine with a black stone deity murti in the centre, wearing a silver crown, layered silver and gold necklaces, and a green and white silk skirt with gold border. It stands within a silver arch and is framed by a red, white and orange flower garland arch. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sage in saffron robes, with a red turban and a flower garland, raises one hand in blessing. Brass oil lamps with lit flames and two silver kalasha-shaped vessels with yellow flower garlands flank the shrine. Dark draped backdrop.2009-09-21A photograph of a temple shrine with a large black stone deity murti of a goddess seated within a silver arch, wearing a tall silver crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a red and gold sari, decorated with red, white and yellow flower garlands. Below, a white marble statue of a saffron-robed sage with raised hand is garlanded with green and yellow flowers, set beside smaller figures in blue and purple cloth. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on either side, a brass plate of offerings sits in front, and colourful painted banners frame the back. No living people are visible.Photograph of a temple shrine with a black stone deity murti of a goddess wearing a silver crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a red and gold sari, framed by a silver arch and red, white and yellow garlands. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange robes with a red headpiece and rudraksha mala, also garlanded, with a raised hand gesture. Brass oil lamps on tall stands line both sides, with a turquoise cloth, a small deity figure in purple, a kalasha-like vessel and offerings of bananas and flowers on the floor. No people are visible; the statues and shrine are the only subjects.A dark stone deity murti stands in a silver arch framed by a red, white and green flower garland, wearing a tall silver crown, layered silver and gold necklaces and a green-and-white silk skirt with jewelled ornaments. Brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops flank the arch, one with a lit flame. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi wears an orange robe, a maroon head cloth, a rudraksha mala and a marigold garland, with his right hand raised in blessing. Two silver peetha-like pedestals hold silver objects garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. No living people are visible.2009-09-21A photograph of a shrine set up for worship. A large black stone deity murti stands at the centre, adorned with a silver crown, a layered jewelled necklace, and a green and white silk skirt with gold border, framed by a red, white and yellow marigold garland arch and a silver arch behind. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi, wearing an orange robe and maroon head cloth with rudraksha and marigold garlands, raises one hand in blessing. Two brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and small silver-and-gold pyramid vessels with yellow garlands flank the base. Incense smoke rises in the lower centre. No physical people are visible.2009-09-21A dark stone deity murti of a goddess stands under a silver arch framed by red, orange and white flower garlands. She wears a silver crown, jewelled necklaces, a green-bordered white and silver skirt and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes, a maroon head covering and a yellow-and-white flower garland sits with one hand raised. Two small silver and gold shrine objects with flower garlands sit on wooden stands at the base. The scene is a temple shrine with no living people visible.2009-09-21A temple shrine photographed indoors at night, centered on a black stone deity murti of a goddess adorned with a silver crown, jewelled necklaces and a green and red silk sari-style garment, framed by a silver arch with a lion-face crest and garlands of white and red flowers. In front sits a white marble figure of a seated sannyasi-like figure in orange robes with a garland, on a dark stone base. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, with a kalasha-like pot and puja vessels, a bell and offerings on a low platform. Painted cylindrical pillars decorated with floral and bird motifs stand at either side, and the floor has a colourful floral rangoli border. No people are visible.2009-09-22September 14 20092009-09-14A temple shrine photograph showing a black stone deity murti of a goddess, adorned with a silver crown, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a red and gold sari, framed by a silver arch and red-and-white flower garlands. In front stands a white marble sculpture of a seated sage in orange robes with a green-and-yellow garland and a red headpiece, raising one hand in blessing. Brass oil lamps with rooster-shaped tops flank the shrine. Offerings sit on the floor: a plate of marigold garlands, a brass pot, cups, a spoon and plantain-like fruit on a tray, plus a small purple-clad figure and a teal cloth. No people are visible.February 03 20102010-02-03