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A photograph of a gold-coloured deity murti group seated on a decorated pedestal in a temple sanctum, framed by an arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, orange, purple and white. The central figures wear gold crowns and jewelled necklaces, with a purple garment on the right figure and blue cloth beneath. Two standing attendant figures flank the arch, each draped in garlands and holding one hand raised. Lamps stand at the sides and a gold kalasha-like vessel with garlands sits in front.

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November 26 20142014-11-26A photograph of a decorated deity murti group in a temple shrine, with golden figures of a seated deity pair framed by an arch of garlands in red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. Multiple gold necklaces and beaded malas hang from the figures and a central metal stand. Two smaller standing attendant figures in gold stand on either side, and a small brass lamp stand with oil lamps sits at the lower corners beside a white-draped table. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2014-11-26November 26 20142014-11-26A photograph of a lavishly decorated deity display inside a dark temple-like setting, with no living people visible. The central figures are a pair of painted murti statues seated side by side, one wearing a red and gold turban with a crescent ornament and the other a tall golden crown, both adorned with gold necklaces and multi-strand pearl garlands. They are surrounded by arches of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange, purple and red, with a kalasha-like ornament and a small figure in the lower center. Two additional standing statues flank the scene on the left and right, one in a turban and one in a red garment, each wearing garlands. Trays of offerings and a folded white cloth sit at the lower left, and a decorated palanquin-style structure appears at the lower right. Overhead hang strings of green and purple festoon decorations.2014-11-26December 05 20142014-12-05A decorated temple shrine photographed at night, showing a deity murti group framed by an arch of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, pink, purple and white. Central figure is a golden-bodied Shiva-form murti wearing a crown with a crescent, rudraksha and gold necklaces, seated beside a consort murti in a purple and gold sari with gold crown; a blue-skinned figure with a trident and bow-like arms stands at the front. Brass oil lamps stand at either side of the base, with garland-draped murtis of attendant figures on the left and right.2014-11-25A photograph of a temple shrine showing a golden murti of a seated deity flanked by two standing attendant figures, all decorated with thick garlands of red, yellow, pink and white flowers. The central figure wears a gold crown, a rich gold necklace and a heavy beaded mala, and holds a ceremonial implement. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the sides, a brass vessel and offerings sit at the base, and the carved stone walls frame the scene. No living people are visible; the figures are statues in a deity murti tableau.2014-12-05November 25 20142014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with a dense arch of multicoloured garlands in yellow, orange, pink, purple and white. At the centre, a deity murti with a golden crown and crescent moon sits on a throne, with a standing figure of a goddess beside it, both draped in gold necklaces and red-and-gold cloth. A small seated figure in a red dhoti and a gold-threaded garment sits in front, adorned with layered gold necklaces. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a bright gold-framed panel is above. Flanking figures on the left and right wear red turbans, rudraksha-style beaded garlands and saffron-toned clothing. No living people are visible.2014-11-25A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and flowers in red, orange, yellow, purple and white, arranged in arched frames. Two gilded deity murti stand at centre: the left figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled crown, the right figure a golden crown, both with gold necklaces and earrings. A tall gold kalasha or lingam-like ritual vessel stands before them, draped with a garland. To the right, a smaller gilded figure with raised hands and a rudraksha mala is shown in orange robes beneath an ornate golden arch; it is a statue, not a living person. A gold-trimmed ritual platform and teal cloth complete the altar. No living people are visible.2013-11-02A photograph of a temple deity shrine, not a living gathering. Two gold-coloured murti figures are seated centrally on a throne-like seat, one wearing a tall gold crown with a red band and crescent, the other a golden headdress, both adorned with layered gold necklaces and jewelled ornaments. A third smaller gold figure stands to the left in red and gold clothing with a crescent-topped red headdress. Thick garlands of red, pink, yellow, green and white flowers frame the figures and an arched backdrop, and a green-and-gold metal lamp stand is at the right edge.2014-12-05