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A decorated altar display in a temple hall with three white deity murtis standing in front of a red draped backdrop framed by a garland of flowers and peacock feathers. Each figure wears orange and gold embroidered garments and gold crowns; the central figure holds a staff and has a garland of yellow and red flowers. In front, a seated murti in a purple and gold garment is adorned with a large garland of yellow, red and green flowers, with a green gold-bordered cloth spread before it. On the mat below, a small brass lamp, a flower and offering items sit on a woven mat. No physical people are visible.

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A priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a red mat at left, facing a shrine of deity murtis draped in orange and gold garments. Three standing figures in orange and gold attire are backed by a red curtain and a peacock-feather and marigold arch. The central figure, with a crown and trident-like staff, sits in front wearing a purple garment and a large yellow and red flower garland, with oranges and a mango offered before it. A small brass puja plate with an oil lamp and oranges sits on a mat in the foreground. No a person candidate is identifiable from appearance, so the priest is described by role only. Three physical people are visible: one seated priest, plus the figures depicted as statues.2008-10-22October 23 20082008-10-23A temple shrine displaying three white marble deity murtis in ornate orange and gold brocade garments and gold crowns, backed by a red drape, peacock feathers and a garland of flowers. A seated figure in a purple and gold silk garment and a yellow and red marigold garland sits on a green and gold border cloth before the central murti. Two oil lamps and a flower rest on a small mat in the foreground. No person is clearly identifiable as a physical individual in the scene.2008-10-22October 23 20082008-10-23A temple altar with three deity murtis in front of a red draped backdrop framed by a garland of orange and red flowers and green leaves. The central murti is seated on a throne and wears a tall gold crown, a red garment, and a bright yellow, red and green flower garland draped over its lap, while holding a staff. The murti on the left and the one on the right are standing, each wearing gold crowns, red and gold garments, layered necklaces, and holding staffs or raising a hand in blessing. Decorative red-and-orange ornaments hang on the backdrop between them. The scene is an altar display of deity murtis rather than people.2008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22A photo of a devotional program at a Hindu temple altar. Three decorated murti figures of deities stand on a red-draped platform framed by garlands of red and orange flowers, with peacock feathers above. The central deity wears a gold crown and an orange-red sari-like garment with gold trim. A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged with hands joined in namaste in front of a microphone, a brass lamp and vases of white lilies nearby. A woman in a green blouse and red-orange sari sits to the left at a microphone. Partially visible heads of seated devotees appear in the bottom right, and a white statue of a bearded saint in orange cloth sits at far left.2008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22A photograph of three large deity murtis displayed on a black altar dais in front of a deep red draped backdrop framed by a garland of orange and red flowers, peacock feathers and green foliage. The central murti wears a tall crown with a halo, a red and gold garment, a gold necklace and holds a stick-like staff. The murti on the left wears a gold crown and red-gold robes, and the one on the right wears a red and gold sari-style garment with a gold crown and gold necklaces. A small figure in a purple and gold outfit with a crown sits at the lower left, and the altar is decorated with rose petals and flowers. No physical people are visible.2008-05-12A decorated altar with three deity murtis in red and gold garments and crowns, framed by a red backdrop, flowers and peacock feathers. The central figure wears a halo-style crown and holds a staff and a pink flower; the figures on either side also hold staffs and pink flowers. A small seated doll in purple attire sits at lower left. Gold trim, garlands and a brass lamp appear at the base.2008-05-12October 22 20082008-10-22A photograph of a devotional shrine displaying three white marble deity murtis dressed in orange and gold ornate garments with peacock-feather embroidery. The central figure raises a hand in blessing and holds a long staff, flanked by two standing figures, one holding a bow-like staff and the other with a veil draped over the head. Each wears a tall peacock-fan crown, layered necklaces and earrings. Smaller murtis and brass or silver vessels sit on the altar below, with marigold-coloured flowers. A red backdrop sits behind. No physical people are visible.2014-03-16