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A photograph of a gilded deity murti standing on a lotus pedestal inside an ornate golden arched prabhavali frame with carved makara-like side supports. The figure wears a tall crown, a black rudraksha mala hanging to the waist, a jeweled necklace and a red gem on the chest, and holds a small object in one hand. Beside it stands a gold-colored tiered pyramid-shaped structure on a golden tray, with coins placed at its base and a small finial on top, possibly a sri yantra style stand. Scattered white jasmine flowers and pink petals lie on the wooden table, a silver vessel sits at left, and a white van with a partial registration plate stands behind, with footwear on the floor.

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October 25 20062006-10-25Outdoor photograph of a gilded deity murti on a golden throne-like arched frame, decorated with flower garlands and a rhinestone-studded necklace, set on a dusty ground in front of a parked vehicle's metal platform. Beside it on a tray is a golden kalasha-shaped shrine or pedestal with pink flowers, and a yellow cloth and white flowers lie in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2006-10-25A gilded bronze deity murti of a standing figure stands in front of an arched prabhavali-style backdrop with carved makara and floral motifs. The figure wears a tall crown, a long beaded necklace and a sash, holds a ritual object in one hand, and stands on a lotus-style pedestal. Beside it sits a gilded stepped shrine-form object, possibly a meru or sri chakra-type base, on a brass tray dusted with white powder and scattered petals. A wooden door and a plastic container are in the background. No people are visible.2006-11-05A photograph of two brass or copper-toned ritual objects set on a flat metal tray on a wet stone floor. On the left is a tiered, pyramid-like sri yantra or meru-style base. On the right stands a small standing deity murti with a tall crown, a red tilak mark, a layered necklace and a long garland, holding a lotus-like object in one hand. Behind them is a large dark stone pedestal and a white cloth with red and green borders draped over it. No people are visible.2007-09-24A photograph of two bronze-coloured metal sculptures standing on a grey stone base in a temple hall, in front of a large dark stone pillar with a white cloth draped beside it. On the left is a tiered, stepped sri yantra-style meru base with a small finial at its top. On the right stands a bronze figure of a goddess in ornate jewellery with a tall crown, holding a lotus-like object in one hand and a rope or cord in the other. Wet, dark floor tiles and wooden benches appear in the background. No people are visible.2007-09-24October 25 20062006-10-25A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing on a lotus pedestal within an ornate arched niche. A hand with a cloth or applicator is touching the statue's crown during abhishekam-style anointing. The figure wears a layered necklace, a garland, and a long drape, and holds a small object in one hand. Rearing lion or mythical animal carvings flank the niche, and a round opening is visible beside it. Wet floor and scattered petals suggest ritual washing. No physical people beyond the hand are visible.2006-10-21A photograph of a gilded deity murti standing within an ornately carved golden prabhavali arch with a crowning makara-style finial. The figure wears a tall crown with a green stone, a red tilak on the forehead, a broad beaded necklace, and a garland of white flowers and red-and-green jeweled beads. A hand in a white sleeve with a silver wristwatch adjusts the crown from the left, while another hand at the lower frame steadies the garland. Behind the murti, a gold-painted wooden structure and a red-painted base are visible. A date stamp reads 25 10 2006 at the right edge.2006-10-25October 25 20062006-10-25June 25 20132013-06-25A photograph of a ritual fire offering beside a gold-finished deity murti in an arched frame. A hand holds a silver vessel with a flaming wick or lamp, flame rising, tilted over a sandy ground near a wooden cart or ratha base. To the right stands a gilded standing female deity with a crown, garlands and layered necklaces, in an ornate arched prabhavali. Lower left is a gold sri yantra shaped base with a small white flower garland.2006-10-25October 25 20062006-10-25