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A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a raised dais in a temple-style shrine with red velvet drapes behind. The two metal images are adorned with floral garlands in yellow, red, white and green, silver crowns and jewelry. The central figure wears an orange cloth and a rudraksha-style necklace; the figure on the right wears a green and orange sari-like garment. In front, a deity murti with an orange-draped head sits amid garlands, a striped silk shawl and a trident-like object. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style pot and a brass plate of offerings sit on the altar in the foreground, and a partially visible person in orange sits at the right edge.

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December 23 20072007-12-23A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple hall with red velvet curtains. Two large metal deity murtis stand behind an altar: the figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a white dhoti, holding a ceremonial object; the figure on the right wears a silver crown and a green and orange blouse with bangles. Both are draped in long garlands of yellow, red and white flowers with green leaves. In front, a stone or metal linga-like form is covered with an orange cloth, a green garland and a striped silk cloth with gold borders. Brass lamps, a kalasha pot and a plate with offerings sit on the altar.2007-12-23 +1 copiesTwo deity murti figures, one male and one female, seated side by side on a decorated platform in a temple setting. The male figure wears a red and orange turban, a blue and magenta silk drape, silver-white trousers and layered jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a green and orange garment, a jewelled crown and ornaments. Both are garlanded with yellow, red, white and green flower strands. Between them stands an orange-draped object with a yellow bead mala and a brass vessel on top, with a green and gold striped cloth below. Three brass oil lamps stand in front on the right, and a small kalasha-style vessel is visible at lower left.2007-12-23December 23 20072007-12-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated outdoor shrine at night, with grey stone pillars and dark red drapes behind. Two large painted deity statues stand on a raised platform: one wears an orange and red turban, layered white and pearl necklaces, and a shawl, while the other wears a tall crown, green and orange garments and gold ornaments. Both are garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower chains. Before them sits a small figure in orange and white draped in a yellow and green garland, and a decorated seat with a green and gold cloth stands below. Brass lamps, a kalasha vessel and flower offerings sit on the platform, and a small gold deity figure appears at the right. No living people are visible.2007-12-23A photograph of an ornately decorated shrine in a stone pavilion showing two large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, one with a red turban and crown and heavy white beaded necklaces, the other with a crown and a green and blue garment. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers, and a brocade cloth with gold border is laid across a central object. Brass lamps, a kalasha, a bell, a flower-filled plate and a small standing figure sit in front, with red velvet hangings behind. No physical people are visible.2007-12-23 +1 copiesA photograph of two large decorated deity murtis. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a white dhoti, layered silver and beaded necklaces and a jewelled crown; the figure on the right wears a tall crown, a green and gold garment and bangles. Both are draped with long garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers, with green leaf garlands. In front stands a decorated kalasha-like form with a red and white cloth and a gold-banded silk cloth, flanked by brass oil lamps and a brass vessel. Nearby on the right is a small wooden stool.2007-12-23A 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.2013-09-04November 30 20112011-11-30December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of a shrine arrangement inside a temple hall, showing deity murti rather than living people. Two bronze-coloured standing figures stand at the top: the left wears a red turban, layered silver-look necklaces and a dark garment, while the right wears a green and red skirt with a red bodice and bangles, and holds a shallow metal bowl. Seated in front is a deity murti with a red turban, a tilak-marked forehead, a gold pendant and a dark blue garment with silver ornaments. A white marble figure in orange robes with a red headband sits at the lower left, raising one hand. The whole group is draped in thick garlands of yellow, white, purple and maroon flowers. A brass oil lamp sits on a white cloth at the base, beside a striped white and maroon cloth.2007-12-25A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple alcove, filled with murti figures rather than living people. Two larger deity statues stand at the back: the male figure in an orange turban and silver necklaces holds a trident, and the female figure wears a teal and magenta sari with gold jewellery and holds a ceremonial object. Between and in front of them sits a smaller white-and-orange statue wearing an orange turban and a rudraksha-style mala, seated with hands joined. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers wrap the shrine, with a purple satin cloth draped below, scattered petals on the stone floor, and wooden benches at the sides.2007-12-30