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Photograph of a decorated stage with three deity murtis on a purple draped platform. The central murti, a standing goddess figure, is adorned with a dense garland of red, yellow and orange flowers with purple accents, layered silver necklaces and a crown. Flanking figures wear a blue and maroon skirt on the left and a white and green skirt holding a veena on the right. Hanging paper lanterns and tassels decorate the backdrop, with a gold statue partly visible at the left edge and a white air conditioner on the right. No living people are visible.

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Three decorated deity murtis stand on a purple draped platform before a dark curtain hung with yellow paper lanterns and tassels. The central murti wears a silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a red skirt, and is framed by a large arch of red, orange, yellow and white flowers with purple garlands. A murti to the left wears a blue and maroon skirt with green border, and a murti to the right holds a veena and wears a white and green skirt. A white air conditioning unit stands at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2013-10-05A photograph of a decorated altar with three statues dressed as deities. The central figure is a metal murti in a red skirt and silver ornaments, framed by a large arch of red, yellow and white flower garlands and a purple cloth-draped platform. Statues on either side wear red-and-blue and white-and-green skirts with purple floral garlands; the right figure holds a stringed instrument. Paper lanterns and tassels hang behind, and a white floor air conditioner stands at right.2013-10-05Photo 11737558October 10 20132013-10-10October 06 20132013-10-06A decorated deity murti is seated on a red draped altar in a shrine. The central figure wears a tall silver crown, layered silver necklaces, a yellow dhoti and red bangles, and its arms are framed by a large heart-shaped arrangement of white, orange and red flower garlands. Two smaller female deity murtis flank it on ornate gold-framed thrones, one in an orange and maroon sari and the other in a deep maroon and blue outfit, each adorned with white and multicoloured garlands. Rows of orange and white flower garlands hang across the red altar cloth below, and a wall-mounted air conditioner and dark drapes with tassels frame the scene. No people are visible.2013-10-10A temple-style photograph of a decorated altar with three deity murtis dressed in silk and garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers. The central figure sits on a purple draped platform, wearing a silver crown, layered necklaces and a red skirt. Flanking murtis wear blue and green silk and white garments with purple flower garlands. A standing man in a rust-orange dhoti and a blue shirt, with a yellow flower garland around his neck, faces the altar beside a brass lamp. Strings of yellow paper lanterns and colourful tassels hang from the arches behind.2013-10-05A smiling person stands on a stage in front of a decorated backdrop, waving with one hand. They wear a rust-brown dhoti and a multicoloured flower garland with tassels, plus a gold pendant and a red-and-white forehead mark. Beside them stands a golden statue of a male deity holding a staff. Behind them, a large deity murti in a red garment and purple-draped stone platform is adorned with garlands of red, orange, yellow and purple flowers and layered silver necklaces. Smaller deity figures in blue and green robes flank the scene, with yellow paper lanterns and colourful tassels hanging above. Right side shows a floor fan and an air conditioning unit.2013-10-05A person stands on a stage decorated with colourful tassels and paper lanterns, smiling and waving with one hand. The person wears a brown-orange robe with gold border, a thick multicolour flower garland, a gold pendant and a red-and-white tilak on the forehead. Beside them stands a golden statue of a male deity with a raised hand. To the right, a large silver-faced deity murti is dressed in red and white garments with layered silver necklaces and is adorned with red, orange and purple flower garlands and a purple cloth on a stand. Further right, a figure in a white and teal costume holds a veena, and a smaller deity figure in blue and green stands near the center. A pedestal fan sits at the bottom. Copyright text is in the lower right corner.2013-10-05A decorated temple altar with three deity murtis under a dark maroon curtain hung with colourful tassels. The central murti stands on a purple draped platform, wearing a green skirt, layered white and blue flower garlands, a green and gold necklace and a tall crown, with an arched halo of white and red flowers behind it. To the left, a golden standing figure holds one hand raised. Two seated murtis flank the centre: the left one wears a blue and red garment, the right one wears white and green, each with a framed circular backdrop and flower garlands. A white air cooler and a standing fan are at the edges. No people are visible.2013-10-06A man stands on a stage beside a decorated deity murti dressed in red and silver ornaments, with a purple silk-draped altar and a floral arch of red, yellow and white garlands. He wears a long brown dhoti-style garment with gold border, a long multicoloured flower garland with tassels, a gold pendant necklace, and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead. Beside him stands a golden statue of a figure, and nearby are a smaller deity murti in blue and maroon robes and a white-clad murti holding a veena. Hanging yellow paper lanterns and colourful tassels decorate the backdrop. The man's appearance is consistent with the presentation of a person, given the long garland, gold pendant and ceremonial brown garment, though this is uncertain.2013-10-05October 05 20132013-10-05