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A decorated shrine murti group in a gold-ceilinged alcove. Central seated deity figure wearing a tall crown and ornate jewellery, flanked by a standing female figure on the right, with two standing attendant figures in turbans on either side. All are adorned with garlands of yellow marigold and red-and-white flower strands, and a red flower garland drapes over a Nandi-like bull figure at the base. Red cloths and a decorative cushioned seat sit below. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.

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December 31 20182018-12-31 +2 copiesJanuary 01 20192019-01-01Photograph of a richly decorated shrine with a large golden-brown deity murti seated on a throne, flanked by two standing attendant statues in ornate beaded garments and tall turbans, all draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and red-and-white flowers. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with long dark hair and a headband, wearing an orange-saffron cloth, reaches toward a small figure on the altar. A person in white clothing stands at the lower right edge, seen from behind. A kalasha and small offerings sit before the central figure, with a lion figure at the base.2018-12-31 +2 copiesDecember 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of a decorated shrine with a large central deity murti of a seated god and goddess, both wearing ornate jewelled crowns, bejewelled garments and gold adornments, flanked by two standing figures on each side in matching ornate attire, all framed by thick garlands of yellow marigold and red and white flowers. In the foreground a shaved-headed devotee in a saffron-orange wrap stands to the left, and at right a person in dark clothing with a dark head covering stands facing the shrine. Below the murti sits a lingam with offerings and a lion figure. The scene is a temple puja setting with flower decoration and devotees; the photo shows no clearly visible a person candidate.2018-12-31December 02 20172017-12-02December 05 20142014-12-05A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with a dense arch of multicoloured garlands in yellow, orange, pink, purple and white. At the centre, a deity murti with a golden crown and crescent moon sits on a throne, with a standing figure of a goddess beside it, both draped in gold necklaces and red-and-gold cloth. A small seated figure in a red dhoti and a gold-threaded garment sits in front, adorned with layered gold necklaces. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a bright gold-framed panel is above. Flanking figures on the left and right wear red turbans, rudraksha-style beaded garlands and saffron-toned clothing. No living people are visible.2014-11-25A decorated shrine with a statue group under a garlanded arch of yellow, red, white and orange flowers. At the centre, a seated Shiva-form deity murti with a crown, ornate gold necklaces and a trident is accompanied by a consort figure in orange and green silk with a garland. Flanking statues stand on each side in purple and maroon robes, with brass lamps in front and a small brass altar of marigold garlands below. The image is a photograph of the shrine itself, with no living people visible.2016-12-05 +1 copiesA decorated shrine tableau of deity murtis at a temple, with a central Shiva lingam wrapped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands. Behind it, a seated Shiva figure in gold ornaments and a crown-like headdress is flanked by a standing female deity in gold jewellery and a yellow sari. On the left a standing deity figure in a crown and rudraksha necklaces is paired with a standing male figure with long black hair, holding hands with the deity. On the right a figure in a red turban wears a rudraksha mala. Gold canopy arches, purple and yellow cloth and oil lamps frame the scene. No living people are visible; all figures are statues.2017-12-02A photograph of three metal murtis on a decorated throne-like altar framed by a silver arch. The central figure is a silver deity with a tall ornate crown, jewelled necklaces and a bow held in one hand, flanked by two smaller silver figures on each side wearing crowns and jewelled necklaces. The murtis are draped in garlands of white flowers, orange and yellow marigolds and red blooms, with red and purple silk garments. No physical people are visible. The scene reflects a temple abhishekam or darshan setting with flower decoration.2018-04-26 +1 copiesJuly 07 20152015-07-07