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A deity murti of a goddess, dressed in a dark maroon sari with gold border, adorned with layered silver-toned and jewelled necklaces and a crown. It is heavily garlanded with yellow marigold and red rose flowers that drape around the figure and pile at its base. Two ornate brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a small brass bowl holds red offerings. Behind, painted figures in red and gold stand in a shrine. No people are visible; the scene shows a puja decorated for worship.

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A dimly lit shrine photographed from the front, with a small silver-adorned deity murti at the centre on a green cloth-draped platform. The murti wears a silver crown, a large silver necklace and red-and-gold garments, and is heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and loose petals and red flowers scatter the platform. Behind, a gilded arch frames a larger deity figure with multiple arms and a red-and-white garment, flanked by smaller figures and a brass lamp stand. No people are visible; the scene reflects puja and decorated deity worship in a temple sanctum.2014-08-08A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a decorated deity murti at the centre, adorned with a silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a dark garment, wrapped in garlands of yellow and white flowers and red roses. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the murti on a draped table, and offering bowls sit nearby. Behind it, a gilded arched frame surrounds a niche with standing figures in red and orange garments, flanked by brass lamp stands. No people are visible in the scene.2014-08-08A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi, shown in an ornate arched frame lit with small lights on a red draped backdrop. The figure wears heavy gold jewellery, a large gold necklace, a red and gold sari and a red cloth over the head, and holds a sword. White and red garlands and green leaf strands hang around the murti, and brass lamps stand on either side with golden umbrella-like canopies behind. No physical people are visible.2016-10-11A richly decorated deity murti of Devi is seated on a golden throne beneath an ornate gilded arch strung with small lights. The goddess wears a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, a gold crown, and a deep maroon blouse with a gold-bordered sari. Layers of white and red flower garlands drape her and two flanking attendant figures, who are also garlanded and hold ceremonial instruments. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the setting is a festive alankara decoration. No living people are visible.2016-10-11October 07 20162016-10-07A dark-stone deity murti stands in an arched niche draped with thick garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, wearing a silver crown and layered gold and silver necklaces. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the shrine on both sides, and a painted pillar with geometric patterns stands at the right edge. At the base, a small figure in white clothes with a gold-toned head covering and a red garland kneels or bows before the murti, and a small brass object sits near the bottom. The image is a photograph of a temple shrine during worship.2010-01-01October 01 20082008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01A decorated deity murti stands in an ornate gilded arch niche, draped in long garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers with green leaves. The figure wears layered jewelled necklaces, a tall crown, and a teal-and-gold skirt, holding a small fruit. Oil lamps burn on a woven tray in front, with rows of brass lamps and fairy lights around, under a striped fringed canopy. Two statues flank the niche, and a red curtain forms the backdrop. No living people are visible; the scene is a temple-style festival alcove.2017-12-02 +1 copiesOctober 01 20082008-10-01A gilded deity murti is decorated for worship, framed by dense bands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure wears an ornate gold crown with red and green gem inlays, a white jasmine garland, and a heavily jewelled gold torso adornment with pink and green accents. A silver sceptre-like staff and a silver bird-shaped figure stand at the sides. Garlanded palm-stem decorations rise at the right edge. No people are visible.2008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01