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A shrine interior with a group of carved and painted murti figures seated and standing before a golden arch. The central deity figure wears a red and orange turban-style crown and gold ornaments, and is draped with marigold garlands in yellow, red and white. Flanking figures wear garlands, red and orange cloth and gold necklaces. A pink lotus garland and lotus flowers rest at the base, with an orange cloth on a low wooden platform in the foreground. Glass panels frame the open-sided shrine, with trees visible outside.

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A temple shrine photograph showing a central deity murti seated on a throne-like dais, framed by a large arch of yellow marigold garlands and red-and-white striped flower garlands. The central deity figure wears a red-and-gold garment and a tall ornate crown, with a jewelled necklace, and holds a raised hand. Flanking figures stand on either side, each draped in garlands and beaded necklaces, with one wearing a red headdress and the other a tall dark cap and tiger-striped shawl. In front, a brass pot-shaped object, possibly a kalasha, sits within a green-and-white garland, surrounded by brass oil lamps, flower petals and a small brass vessel. The statues are glossy and gilded. The scene is a deity display in a temple sanctum; no living people are visible.2015-07-07A decorated temple shrine at night showing deity murtis, with a central statue of a seated deity in gold and orange-red dress and a crown-like headdress, flanked by a second standing figure on the right holding a staff. Both are framed by arches of garlands in yellow, green, red, white and purple. A silver ritual bell or lingam-like object sits at centre, surrounded by brass pots, a plate of bananas and fruit offerings, and a silver tray. No living people are visible.2013-07-22February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20152015-01-03July 07 20152015-07-07A temple shrine decorated for worship shows a central Shiva-form deity murti seated on a white-draped throne, with a large kalasha-like silver and gold face or form in front, garlanded in layered necklaces and multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. Two standing guardian or attendant statues in maroon and gold dress with garlands flank the shrine, and a small figure stands at left. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha and a plate of petals sit on the floor in front, and a small deity figure sits in a niche at lower right. No physical people are present.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA temple shrine dominated by a central deity murti adorned with multicolored garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, draped over a golden arch. Gold jewellery and necklaces hang on the central figure, which holds a raised hand and stands before a gilded backdrop. Flanking figures are also garlanded: a standing statue on the left in a red turban and red garland, and a statue on the right in a dark top and red-white-yellow garland. A golden kalasha-style lamp stand and brass lamps sit at the sides, with an orange cloth and flower offerings on the floor. The scene is a decorated temple altar with no living people visible.2015-01-04November 03 20142014-11-03 +1 copiesJuly 07 20152015-07-07December 10 20162016-12-10A decorated shrine niche with garlands of marigolds and purple and white flowers framing the arch and pillars. At the centre stands a deity murti with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by a consort figure in a red and gold garment. Two smaller attendant statues in red robes and garlands stand at either side. Below the central images is a large golden kalasha or lingam-shaped object wrapped in a garland, with brass oil lamps and a flower-covered base. A red velvet curtain hangs to the right of the niche.2015-11-16December 10 20162016-12-10