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A photograph of a gold-framed shrine housing a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a throne, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and sparkling jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a multicoloured crown, while the figure on the right wears a dark crown and a peach-orange garment. In front, a small white-marble figure in a red and gold cloth is draped with garlands, and a lit oil lamp sits on the floor below. The statues are depictions, not living people, and no physical person is visible.

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October 02 20082008-10-02October 02 20082008-10-02October 02 20082008-10-02October 02 20082008-10-02Photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gold arch framing a deity murti pair seated in the back: a figure with a crown, trident-like emblem and ornate jewelled necklaces, and a consort figure in a white and gold garment with rich jewellery. In front, a large white statue of a seated figure is decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, wears an orange headcloth, a white-and-maroon brocade shawl with a gold waist band, and holds a rudraksha-style bead mala. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a small brass lamp and vessel sit at the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-15A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a large deity murti of a goddess seated on a golden-orange cushioned throne, wearing a crown and ornate jewelry and holding a trident and other implements. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers drape the murti and the altar. Golden lamps stand on either side, and mango leaves and green coconuts decorate the sides. In front of the throne sits a small white figure in a purple garment with a gold chain, and a smaller metal deity murti in the foreground is also garlanded. Red velvet hangings and gold-carved arches frame the scene. No living people are visible.Photograph of a temple sanctum showing decorated deity murtis dressed for the Anandeshwar Alankar, shown rotated on its side. Two large metal-and-stone murtis sit against a deep red backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape over the figures, and one murti wears a silver crown and sparkling silver embellishments. Gold and brass ritual lamps and vessels stand in the foreground.2010-07-13November 27 20112011-11-27December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26May 07 20172017-05-07December 29 20082008-12-29 +16 copies