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A deity murti stands in an ornate golden shrine niche framed by carved metalwork and draped in shimmering green and gold fabric. The murti wears a red shawl, a white flower garland, and layered jeweled necklaces set with red and green stones. Flames from oil lamps or torches flank the shrine on both sides. No people are visible in the frame.

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A night photograph of a deity murti seated within an ornate, embossed metal palanquin or chariot canopy. The figure wears a long white flower garland, layered jewelled necklaces, and a red sash draped over the shoulder, with green and gold draped cloth behind. Two lit torches or oil lamps flank the sides of the palanquin, casting warm orange light on the gilded metalwork. The background is dark. No people are visible in the frame.2012-05-06May 06 20122012-05-06A night photograph of a deity murti framed by an ornate copper-coloured arch, dressed in a green silk cloth with gold zari and draped in white flower garlands and a bright orange-red shawl. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl stands in the foreground facing the deity. At the right edge, a lit flame of an oil lamp or torch burns beside a partly visible person with dark hair.2012-05-06May 06 20122012-05-06A decorated deity murti is framed in an ornate gilded arch and draped in green shimmering cloth with gold motifs. The figure wears a silver jewelled necklace set with red and green stones, a white flower garland, and a red cloth draped over one shoulder, lit by warm lamplight. Ornamental metalwork and a red fabric panel frame the image at a darshan setting.2012-05-06A night photograph of a deity murti housed in an ornate golden shrine-palanquin with a carved arched canopy and a decorated kalasha-like finial at the top. The murti is draped in green silk and garlanded with white and pink flowers, with a red cloth hanging across it. Two flaming torches stand on either side of the shrine, lighting the gilded carvings. At the lower left edge, a partially visible woman with a red bindi is seen.2012-05-06May 06 20122012-05-06An ornate golden shrine arch with carved peacock-style motifs frames a figure seated within a niche of red and green leaves, white flowers and red rose garlands. The figure, appearing to be a sculpted or painted murti, wears a red-orange turban, a jewelled multicolour necklace and a gold armband, with one hand raised in blessing. A brass-toned pot or lamp stand sits in the foreground against a dark background and a red silk drape.2017-02-09March 03 20152015-03-03 +2 copiesA decorated deity murti stands before a brass arch in a temple shrine, draped in an orange cloth and layered with ornate jewelled silver necklaces and a crown. It is garlanded with yellow, red, orange, and white flower garlands. On the left, a man in a rust-coloured garment holds a lit oil lamp, and at the bottom foreground clay lamps with flames sit on a woven basket tray. Brass lamp stands with lit oil lamps flank the shrine. Only partial arms and a shoulder of the attendants are visible at the edges.2017-12-02 +1 copiesJuly 03 20162016-07-03A richly decorated deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche framed by golden pillars and hanging tassels in red, green, orange and purple. The figure wears a heavy gold necklace and layered garlands of white and orange flowers, with a golden crown above. Strings of bulbs light the upper arch, and the scene is lit warmly against a dark background. No physical people are visible.2015-03-02 +1 copies