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A decorated deity murti is shown in a shrine niche against a dark blue cloth backdrop. The murti is draped with thick garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold, orange marigold and red flower strands, with a red cloth canopy above. Its face is partly covered by a silver-toned crown-like ornament and a red mark is visible on the forehead. Before it lies an orange silk cloth with gold border holding fruits, and a small brass lamp stand with several oil lamps hangs at the left. A silver plate with offerings, a turmeric bowl and a kumkum bowl sit on the red floor. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a shrine niche heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves draped over a silver-faced deity murti with a crown-like headdress and a black face. A cloth hangs above on a metal rod, and brass oil lamps hang on chains at the sides. Scattered flower petals, a small brass bell, a metal pot, a brass lamp and a plate of offerings sit on the floor and a wooden ledge. A partially visible person in a light orange garment and white cloth bends over at the left edge. No a person candidate is visible.July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a dark stone deity murti seated within a silver arched shrine frame, dressed in a cream and gold brocade sari with an orange border. The murti wears layered garlands in yellow, orange, red and white, along with silver necklaces and a pointed silver crown. Flanking the shrine are decorated cloth banners in red, blue, yellow and white with floral motifs and bird designs. Brass lamps and a plate of bananas sit in front, and the background is dark. No people are visible.2007-01-07A photo of a temple shrine seen through open white grilled doors. Three black stone deity murtis with silver crowns stand in a niche draped with a blue cloth and heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, pink and white flower strands and red roses. The central figure wears a silver crown and a red tilak. Brass lamps, a kalasha and flower offerings rest on a silver-topped platform before the shrine. A small framed portrait hangs above the entrance, and a yellow flower garland drapes across the top of the doorway. No people are visible.2009-01-07A photograph of a shrine housing a black-faced deity murti seated under an ornate silver arch topped with a lion-face motif. The deity wears a cream and gold silk sari with orange border, layered silver and white garlands, and a silver crown. Two gold-toned female lamp-bearer figures stand on either side holding oil lamps. A pile of bananas sits at the right, and a small kalasha-like metal object with yellow and red flowers rests on the foreground platform. Yellow, red, white and green floral garlands drape the arch. No people are visible.2007-01-07A deity murti. It sits on an orange-draped platform before a gold-framed backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a framed painting of a seated saffron-robed figure appears on a wooden cabinet behind the murti. No people are visible.2010-07-21A black stone deity murti of a goddess stands in a silver arched shrine framed by red and white flower garlands. She wears a silver crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a teal and gold-bordered sari, and holds a golden trident. Brass lamps with peacock finials flank the shrine, and a white statue in orange robes with a red head wrap and rudraksha mala sits in front, with a small gold pedestal of silver and gold footprints on a tray nearby. No living people are visible.February 03 20102010-02-03April 02 20032003-04-02 +1 copiesSeptember 04 20102010-09-04 +1 copiesOctober 01 20082008-10-01A black stone deity murti stands in a shrine alcove framed by an ornate gilded arch carved with makara-like figures. The murti wears a silver crown, a jewelled necklace and a red and green silk sari with gold border, garlanded with white jasmine and red and orange flower strands. A trident leans against the alcove beside a painted cloth banner with floral motifs. Brass oil lamps stand on the right against a dark maroon marble wall, and a partially visible person in an orange head covering and white garment sits at the lower right edge.2010-09-26