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A photograph of a gilded carved figure of a deity standing in an ornate arched niche within a golden-hued shrine. The figure wears layered jewelled necklaces and a pleated garment, with a red kumkum mark on the forehead and a pink flower garland draped over the chest. A carved canopy or hood sits above the head. Yellow petals or offerings lie on the floor, and a round window opening is visible to the right. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a golden carved temple wall. A standing female deity figure in a niche is framed by an arched kirtimukha-style gable and columns, wearing a tall crown, layered necklaces and a flared lower garment. A circular window with a dark opening sits to the right. No people are visible.2006-10-21Close-up photograph of a yellow-painted temple sculpture in a shrine. A carved deity figure stands in a niche with an arched frame, wearing a necklace and an elaborate headdress, with a pink flower garland draped over its upper body. A small stepped kalasha-like pinnacle sits at the lower left, with scattered marigold petals nearby. No people are visible; the frame reads as a deity murti rather than a person, and the scene is decorated for the Deepavali festival observance described in the page's context.2006-10-21A photograph of golden-yellow painted sculptures in a temple setting. In the foreground a small golden tiered shrine or pedestal sits among scattered pink and red flower petals. Behind it a standing golden figure of a deity, with a flower garland and red tilak, stands within an ornate arched frame with a golden canopy. A large golden foot is visible at the left edge, and round window openings appear in the background wall. No people are visible.2006-10-21A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing on a lotus pedestal before an ornate golden arched niche with carved makara-like figures and a round opening at right. The female figure wears a long garland, layered necklaces and a pleated skirt, with a red flower placed atop her crown. Her raised hand holds an object and a small red-tipped element rests at her side. Wet floor and scattered petals lie at the base. No people are visible.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21Close-up photograph of a golden-yellow carved deity murti standing in a niche with an arched kirtimukha-style frame, holding an object in one hand and an ornate shield-like or flower-shaped element in the upper area. A small stepped shrine or stupa-like structure sits at lower left, and a round window opening is visible at right. No physical people are visible; the figures shown are sculptural.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21A blurred close-up photograph of a carved stone deity murti set within an ornate arched niche with foliate carving. The figure stands with a crown-like headdress and garlands, with pink flower petals scattered on the niche and at its base, along with scattered grains and red seeds on the floor. A round recessed opening sits to the right. No physical people are visible. A date stamp in red reads 21 10 2006 at the upper right edge.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21A 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 close photograph of an ornate sculpted deity murti in a niche on a carved stone or plaster wall, covered in white and yellowish granular offerings. The figure wears a tall crown, a layered necklace and a pink flower at the chest, and is flanked by carved lion-like figures on pillars. A small tiered shrine stands at left and a dark doorway appears at right, with wet, golden-tinted floor in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2006-10-21