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A photograph of a deity murti with a large gold crown and a gold face mask-like headdress, draped in a red-and-white flower garland and a jewelled red-and-gold garment. Below it sits a white marble statue of a seated sage wearing a red-and-orange dhoti-like cloth and an orange turban, holding a hand raised in blessing, with garlands of orange, pink and white flowers. A brass lamp stands in the foreground beside a kalasha-style vessel and floral offerings on a red cloth. The scene is a temple altar in a decorated shrine. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and murtis.

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April 20 20112011-04-20April 23 20122012-04-23A decorated shrine with a large deity murti dressed in green and gold cloth, wearing a red and gold crown-like headdress, draped with red rose and white jasmine garlands. In front sits a smaller white statue dressed in a pink and magenta garment, with a pink turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, seated on a white cloth. Gold lamp stands and brass oil lamps surround the shrine, with red and gold drapes behind. The statue is a sculpture, not a physical person.2012-04-22A photograph of a decorated deity murti on an altar inside a temple shrine. The central figure is a black stone form wearing a tall gold crown, layered garlands of white, pink and red flowers, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold jewellery, with a large silver-and-gold bowl and brass lamps and a kalasha pot in front. Gold framed figures flank the altar, with a gold halo-style arch behind and red drapes at the sides. A framed printed portrait of a man in orange robes hangs above, showing a figure with raised hands and a printed caption. No living people are visible.2009-10-17October 02 20082008-10-02Close view of a richly dressed seated figure on a golden throne draped in red and orange silk. A large white and magenta flower garland hangs over a gold-and-red chest ornament with a jewelled pendant, and a rudraksha mala cascades down the front. Above, a golden crown set with green stones and a deep orange turban sit beneath a golden hooded backrest, and a golden staff stands at the right. The figure's gold-and-orange sleeves and red lower garment fill the frame.2012-04-27A decorated Shiva lingam-form deity murti is the central subject, draped in garlands of white, pink and red flowers and rudraksha malas hanging down its front. A gold crown with green stone accents sits atop the head, with gold necklaces and a gold ornamental covering on the chest. Brass oil lamps and a coconut stand in the foreground. Behind it is a large gold prabhavali halo with floral filigree. A gold statue with an orange shawl and flower garland stands at the left edge. The scene is a temple altar display with no living people visible.2009-10-17A photograph of ornately dressed deity murti in a temple setting. In the foreground, a seated figure with a gold crown and red-and-gold drapery wears a rudraksha mala and garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. Behind and to the right, a standing wooden or painted statue with a bearded face, raised hand in a blessing pose, rudraksha-style beads and a white flower garland. Red satin cloth hangs behind, and a gold-embroidered mantle covers the lower area. No physical people are visible.2014-09-07A photograph of an ornate temple shrine with a large gilded deity murti under a golden hooded cobra canopy, its face veiled in orange cloth and adorned with a green-jewelled crown, a long garland of yellow marigolds and purple flowers draped around it. Below sits a smaller white seated figure in red robes, right hand raised in blessing, with a red and silver backrest and beaded necklace. Brass oil lamps, bowls and vessels stand in front on the red-draped platform, while a white-robed attendant and a green-curtained gilded arch frame the scene. No living people are visible.2011-12-28September 24 20112011-09-24November 14 20112011-11-14 +1 copiesA temple scene with a standing golden-brown statue of a male figure in a red turban, wearing a white flower garland, rudraksha-style beaded necklace, gold armlets, a tiger-striped wrap and a red-gold dhoti, raising one hand in blessing. Beside it, a decorated deity murti or ceremonial figure sits on a silver and gold throne, adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, green stone ornaments, a trident-like silver staff and gold jewellery. Magenta and teal drapes frame the shrine, and a gold relief panel is behind. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person.2014-09-21 +1 copies