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A dark stone deity murti stands in a silver-framed arched shrine set against a backdrop of scattered red and pink petals and blue-and-red floral patterning. The figure wears an orange draped cloth with gold borders, a gold necklace, and an orange-and-gold headcloth, and holds a trident-like emblem. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine with jewelled strands hang around the figure and the silver arch, and a silver pedestal with a relief design supports it. Trees frame the outdoor setting.

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December 30 20072007-12-30A photograph of a dark-stone statue, a deity murti, seated in a silver-framed arched niche outdoors. The figure wears an orange-saffron turban and an orange shawl with gold border, a gold necklace, and holds ritual objects in its hands. It is decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands and multicoloured flower strands. Behind it is a backdrop of red and blue floral petals in a radiating pattern, with trees above. The statue sits on a silver pedestal draped with green and maroon cloth. No living people are visible.A dark stone or metal murti seated in a silver-embossed arched shrine niche, wearing an orange turban, an orange and gold-bordered shawl draped over the shoulders, a gold necklace and silver ornaments. Garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers hang on both sides. The backdrop is a dense field of red and pink petals with a blue fan-like pattern, and a green and gold cloth lies at the base. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no one is physically present in the frame.A photograph of an outdoor shrine set under a large tree. A dark stone or painted murti of a seated figure is enshrined within an ornate silver arched frame and framed by a backdrop of red and pink petals. The murti wears an orange headcloth, an orange shawl with gold border, a gold chain pendant, and is adorned with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and green. A red and green cloth with gold border lies at its base, and a stone platform supports the shrine. No people are visible in the scene.A photograph of a black stone murti seated within an ornate silver arch shrine, decorated with a dense backdrop of red and pink flower petals and a blue-and-red lotus-like pattern. The murti wears an orange-red turban, an orange silk shawl with gold border, a gold necklace and pendant, and holds a silver hand-held object. Garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers hang on both sides. Silver repoussé panels frame the shrine, and a red and green silk cloth with gold zari borders drapes the base. A few partially visible people stand at the left edge. This appears to be a festival shrine display; no ritual action is clearly shown.December 30 20072007-12-30A black stone murti of a sage-like deity seated within a silver arched shrine, draped in an orange cloth and an orange turban, with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. It holds a golden staff and a gold ornament in its hands. The shrine is heavily garlanded with rainbow-coloured flower strands of marigold, roses and white jasmine, with a green and gold backdrop, white cloth bundles and flowers at its base, a silver bell and a brass lamp on a red stone platform, and green trees behind. No physical people are visible.2011-07-15A black stone murti of a standing deity sits within an ornate silver arch set on a rocky dark pedestal. The figure wears a red turban, a red shawl draped over the body, a gold beaded necklace and a gold pendant, with a red tilak on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers with green leaves hang on both sides. A small white cloth with a single flower garland lies on the base in front. Yellow and green floral decorations form a backdrop behind the arch, with trees around the outdoor setting.2008-01-01A seated murti in a silver arched shrine (prabhavali) under a tree, draped in an orange shawl over orange-and-gold clothing, wearing a gold chain pendant and an orange turban. It holds a rudraksha-style mala and raised hands, with flower garlands in yellow, white and maroon hanging on both sides. Below, a red cloth and green brocade cover the pedestal, scattered flower petals lie on it, and a white-draped table holds a small kolam-style floral design, brass bells and a metal bowl. A red-and-white checkered border surrounds the shrine base. No people are visible; this is a statue, not a person.A dark-stone murti seated within an ornate silver arched shrine, its four arms holding silver implements. The figure wears an orange-red turban and an orange shawl with gold border, a gold necklace, and silver ornaments. Yellow and white marigold and mixed flower garlands hang over both shoulders. Behind the shrine is a backdrop covered in red and blue petals arranged in a radiating pattern, and green and red cloth drapes the base. Trees and sky appear above. The scene is an outdoor shrine decorated for a festival, with no physical people visible.A dark stone murti seated under an ornate silver arch, dressed in a red turban and red draped cloth with striped borders, with a gold necklace and a vermilion mark on the forehead. Thick garlands of yellow, purple, red and green flowers hang down both sides of the figure, and the base is carved with silver relief. Behind the arch a backdrop of yellow flowers and red marigold strands frames the statue, with trees and open ground visible at the edges. The figure is a statue, not a person, so no physical people are present.2008-01-01A black stone murti of a deity with a red turban and red-and-orange draped cloth stands within an ornate silver arch, adorned with a gold necklace and yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands. The murti holds ritual objects in its hands and sits on a rock-like base. A small white cloth with a flower offering lies in front. Yellow marigold and green foliage decorate the backdrop, with trees around the outdoor setting.2008-01-01