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A photograph of a temple wedding-festival scene before a floral-decorated altar framed by gold arches and red drapes. Two large golden processional murtis stand side by side: one wears a crown and red-orange turban with ornate silver necklaces and a red cloth, the other wears a tall jewelled crown, garlands, a golden sceptre and a yellow-and-red garment. A man in white dhoti and a white shirt, with an orange-and-gold turban, stands with his back to the camera, reaching toward the murtis. Garlands of marigolds and jasmine, red and yellow flowers and green leaves frame the altar, with brass lamps at the base. The murtis are deity murti rather than living persons, and no a person candidate is visibly identifiable.

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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and purple, framed by a gilded arch over red silk drapes. Two metal deity murtis stand in the centre: the left one wears an orange turban-style crown and a pearl necklace, and the right one wears an ornate crown, garlands and carries a golden staff. A priest with a bare upper body and white dhoti stands at left, facing the murtis, with his back to the camera, and holds a white cloth near the deities. Brass oil lamps with lit flames sit at the lower left and right corners, and a dark metal offering vessel is visible at the bottom right.2012-05-02A priest in white dhoti and cream shawl with a gold-bordered cloth stands with his back to the camera, touching the golden face of a deity murti seated in ornate crown and jewelry. The murti is adorned with white and multicoloured garlands and a gold-and-red jewelled breastplate. Behind him the decorated altar is framed by red drapery and rows of marigold, rose and jasmine garlands, with brass oil lamps lit at the lower left. Another figure in orange silk sits beside the deity.2012-05-02July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti pair seated on a red-draped platform, one figure holding a trident and the other with a raised hand, both wearing gold crowns, heavy gold necklaces and dark ornate garments. The image is framed by a dense arch of marigold and red flower garlands. A priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and bare chest stands at the front, adjusting or offering a garland beside a black stone base, with brass oil lamps on either side. Two smaller golden attendant statues flank the shrine, and a small figure in orange stands at the base. Grey carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living person is seated on the shrine.2014-11-28A bald priest in a white dhoti with a yellow waist cloth stands with his back to the camera, reaching toward a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne. The murtis wear crowns, rudraksha-style necklaces, pink and white flower garlands and jewelled ornaments, and a golden arched backdrop with yellow silk draping frames the scene. Flower garlands and a kumkum-marked offering tray sit at the base. No one visible wears saffron or orange clothing, so no a person candidate is shown.2012-02-09A devotee with long dark hair and a white garment stands at left, touching the forehead of a large silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, layered jeweled necklaces, and a silver crown. Beside it sits a second silver-faced deity murti in a blue embroidered sari with gold jewelry and a tall crown. Both are framed by a gilded arch and garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Brass offering plates with lamps are in the foreground.2009-01-01A priest in an orange-saffron robe and white dhoti stands at left, offering or presenting a small tray while bending toward a large golden deity murti. Two gleaming metallic deity figures sit behind a lingam-like golden form draped in yellow and white marigold garlands, with a red and purple floral arch framing them. The murti figures wear layered necklaces and crowns, with the male figure in a red turban. Warm lamplight and a red-hatted small figure appear at the base among garlands.2009-01-01February 09 20122012-02-09February 09 20122012-02-09May 07 20172017-05-07February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesTwo golden murti statues of deities are seated side by side on a raised altar framed by a gilded arch and a red drape. Both are richly decorated with layered garlands of marigolds, roses and jasmine in yellow, red, purple and white, with an ornate silver necklace on the figure at left. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a ritual object, while the figure at right wears an ornate crown, a red and gold dress and carries a staff. Oil lamps burn at the lower left and a brass kalasha-like vessel sits in front. Garland-covered pillars frame the scene. Physical people are not visible.2012-05-02