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A temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. In the centre a white marble statue of a seated guru in saffron-yellow robes, with a yellow turban, rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland, sits on a yellow cloth beside a silver vessel and a brass lamp. Behind it, larger yellow-robed deity murti figures with ornate jewellery and gold crowns are draped in garlands. A red curtain hangs at the right, with brass oil lamps and a silver bowl of flowers in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the guru is a statue.

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December 23 20102010-12-23A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with long garlands of marigolds and red roses in yellow, red, purple and green, draped over a seated murti. The central figure wears a yellow silk garment and a silver-toned crown-like headpiece. Beside it, a white marble statue in a saffron-yellow robe with a white garland and a raised hand in blessing sits on a small pedestal. Brass lamps and a metal pot holding flowers stand on the ledge. Orange cloth hangs behind, with carved stone pillars and a red metal railing to the left, and a small dark relief of deities appears at the right edge. No living people are visible.2010-12-23December 14 20102010-12-14A shrine canopy decorated with red drapes and layered marigold, yellow and purple garlands. Centrally seated is a white-marble figure in red robes and a red turban with rudraksha-style beads and garlands, its hands raised in blessing, placed before a larger elaborate murti with a crown and ornate red garments. Brass oil lamps, a tall brass lamp stand, and bowls of flowers and fruit sit on the floor, and a white-draped table stands to the left. No people are visible; the figures are statues and the scene reflects a puja or birthday honouring setup.2010-12-22Photograph of a richly decorated deity murti inside a temple shrine, the large central figure draped in layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and white blossoms. Its gold arms and crown are visible above, with a red and pink cloth backdrop and a green garment. A small seated white-and-green figure, dressed in a green cloth with an orange-and-green headwrap and white garland, sits on a pedestal in front, beside brass lamps and pots on the floor. A smaller decorated figure stands to the left on a carved stand. No physical people are visible.2011-12-13December 22 20102010-12-22A white marble statue of a seated sage in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, right hand raised in blessing, is decorated with heavy garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. Behind it, a larger orange-clad figure sits on a throne-like seat framed by more flower garlands and red curtains. In front, brass pots, a kalasha-style vessel and scattered marigold petals sit on a wooden stand, with a brass oil lamp to the right and a white cloth draped on a table at left. The setting is an open temple-style shrine with carved stone pillars. No living people are visible.2010-12-27A temple shrine under an open-roofed stone pavilion features a deity murti decorated with a dense arch of marigold and orange-yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Behind the central figure stand two gilded figures, one with a crown and red dress. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in red robes with a red turban and a red-and-green flower garland sits on a stone base. Red curtains hang at the sides and a small gilded throne with a garland stands to the left. No living people are visible.2011-12-15A decorated shrine scene with a large deity murti behind a seated white-and-green statue of a figure wearing a green wrap, a turban-like head covering and a long garland. The main deity has a golden crown, garlands in yellow, purple, red and white draped over it, and a golden kalasha-like headdress over the head. Flanking brass lamps stand on the altar ledge, and yellow, purple and red garland columns frame the scene on the left and right. No living people are visible.2011-12-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine canopy with red fabric drapes on both sides and an arched stone-pillared structure behind. Two large floral garlands in yellow, white, red and purple wrap around a central figure seated on a red cushioned platform. A white, red-robed statue sits in front with a garland of white flowers, a red turban and a gold necklace, one hand raised. Above, a painted or sculpted figure with a crown and red garment stands beside an arrangement of multicoloured flowers. Brass oil lamps, a brass plate of flowers and fruit, and folded green and white cloths lie on the foreground platform, with a white-draped table and a wooden stand to the left. No people are visible.2010-12-22December 14 20102010-12-14December 24 20112011-12-24