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Photograph of a golden processional palanquin carrying three metal deity murtis under white and yellow flower garlands with red rose accents. The central murti wears an orange turban-style crown and a jewelled necklace, and holds a spear-like staff; the flanking murtis wear green silk garments and ornate crowns. The base is covered in marigold petals over a red cloth, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right edge beside a person operating a video camera. The background shows a stone temple pillar with carvings and an orange-and-white painted wall. Only the camera operator is a physical person, partially visible at the right edge.

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A photograph of a deity murti group in a gold-framed shrine arch, dressed for worship. The central figure wears an orange turban, a gold-embroidered ornamental garment, and a crown, holding a staff-like ceremonial rod. Two flanking figures wear teal-green and red silk, jewelled crowns, and heavy white jasmine garlands with yellow marigold and red rose accents. Yellow flower petals are scattered at the base, and a brass oil lamp (deepam) stands at left beside a dark stone niche carving. No physical people are visible.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of two deity murti seated side by side on a raised golden throne in a temple hall, richly decorated for alankaram. The male figure wears an ornate silver-gold crown, orange and gold garments and a silver-embellished vest, and holds a trident-like staff. The female figure to the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a green and red sari and layered necklaces. A large golden multi-headed serpent hood rises behind the central figure. Thick garlands of white jasmine and red and green flower strands frame the backdrop, and a gold base with floral garlands and a jewelled necklace sits in front. No physical people are visible.Photograph of a temple shrine with two metal murti statues of deities draped in white and red flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban, a beaded ornamental collar, and holds a spear-like staff; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown, layered gold necklaces, and a green garment with gold trim. A brass oil lamp stands on a stand to the left, and a golden arch frames the shrine. No physical people are visible.2011-11-01October 15 20132013-10-15A photograph of three decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, with no living people visible. Two larger seated murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat draped with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a pink-orange sari, a gold crown, layered silver necklaces and gold hand ornaments. The figure on the right wears a green sari, a pink and gold crown and layered silver jewelry. A smaller standing murti at the left wears a gold crown, a green cloak and a garland of white and red flowers. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a gold-and-orange curtain forms the backdrop.2013-09-04A decorated deity murti seated under a temple roof, dressed for alankaram. The central figure wears a large gold crown with green stones and a gold-and-diamond necklace over a black and gold garment, draped with white jasmine garlands and red-pink flower garlands. Behind it, two standing figures with crowns and gold-and-red attire flank the central image, and garlands in red, pink, green and white hang from the pillars. Brass vessels and a gold kalasha-like object sit in the foreground among scattered petals.Photograph of a decorated deity murti group on a raised platform, garlanded with bands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and purple blossoms. The central seated figure wears an orange and pink garment, a gold crown, a red and gold turban-like headpiece, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Beside it a seated consort figure wears a green garment, a jewelled crown and layered silver-toned necklaces. A smaller standing attendant figure on the left wears white clothing, a gold crown and white flower garlands. Gold-toned curtains and a golden backdrop frame the scene. No physical people are present.2013-09-04Photograph of a pair of deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden throne in a temple shrine, decorated for alankaram. The male figure wears a tall ornate crown, an orange and gold garment, and holds a staff, while the female figure wears a jewelled headdress and a green and red sari. Both are adorned with silver and jewelled ornaments, and white jasmine and red-and-green flower garlands drape the backdrop and the base. A golden kalasha-like vessel and a golden lingam-shaped form sit before them, dressed with garlands and necklaces, and a shaded stone-pillared hall surrounds the scene. No people are visible.A photograph of two seated deity murtis, a male and female pair, adorned for alankaram on a raised peetha within a temple hall. The male figure wears an orange-red dhoti with a purple-and-gold shoulder cloth, an ornate crown, a gold-and-silver collar and holds a staff. The female figure wears a green and red blouse, a tall jeweled crown and holds a lotus-like object. Garlands of white jasmine and red, green and pink flowers frame the seated pair. In front, a golden base holds a lingam-shaped form with a mala and a yellow-and-pink cloth draped over the altar. Small brass lamps stand at the foot of the altar, and a smaller figure is visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side inside a temple shrine, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red flowers draped in arches. The murti on the left wears a tall crown, a trident, and a jewelled necklace; the murti on the right wears a crown with a sheath of red and gold cloth. Both are dressed in silk in pink, red, gold and blue tones. In front stands an ornate gold crown with green stone inlay, surrounded by flower garlands and a decorated base.