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A photograph of a seated deity murti on a golden arched throne-like seat in a temple shrine. The murti wears a silver crown, a garland of white and pink flowers, gold necklaces, and is decorated with green leaves. Two smaller figures in ornate garlands sit at its base. Banana plant trunks with large leaves frame both sides. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass vessel, and a metal tray of fruits sit in front. Striped red and white steps rise behind, with colourful festoons and pink and red drapery in the background. No physical people are visible.

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August 12 20162016-08-12A photograph of an outdoor shrine dominated by a seated deity murti wearing a red garment, a crown, a white flower garland and a gold-coloured necklace, placed on a gilded arched throne flanked by two banana plants. Two brass oil lamps stand on either side of the murti, and a steel plate of fruit including apples, bananas and grapes sits to the right. Red and white striped steps rise behind, with colourful festoons and a further shrine visible in the background. Tall black speakers appear at the right edge. Partial hands and a bell appear at the left edge. No people are clearly visible in full.2016-08-12A seated deity murti under a gilded arched canopy on a red-draped throne, wearing a silver crown, a red and gold sari-style garment, and layered garlands of white and pink flowers. Two smaller metal figures flank the base, also garlanded. Banana plant stalks frame the image on both sides. In the foreground, a golden rectangular stone platform holds the scene, and a hand at the left pours liquid from a small silver vessel near a brass lamp. Scattered pink petals lie on the floor.2016-08-12August 12 20162016-08-12August 12 20162016-08-12 +1 copiesA red-faced deity murti is seated on a red cushioned peetha in front of an ornate gold arch, flanked by two banana trees with broad green leaves. The murti wears a silver crown, a white and gold garland, layered gold necklaces and a red sari with gold border, and is decorated with green-leaf adornments. In front, two small silver lamps burn with oil lamps, and two smaller idols dressed in white garlands and green-and-gold cloth sit on a wooden platform. On the left edge, a hand in green sari sleeve holds a small brass vessel.2016-08-12August 12 20162016-08-12August 12 20162016-08-12August 12 20162016-08-12A seated deity murti, its face painted red with a silver crown, nose ring and vibhuti-style markings, is dressed in a gold and red silk sari and heavy white jasmine garlands with pink and purple flowers, seated before a gold arched throne with a red backdrop. Two smaller silver-and-white deity figures in similar garlands sit in front, with banana leaves, brass kalasha pots, a lit oil lamp, fruit and scattered pink petals around them. This is a photograph of a worship display of deity murtis, with no people visible.2016-08-12A night-time photograph of an ornate deity murti seated on a tiered golden-and-orange pedestal decorated with lions and a coiled cobra at its base. The figure wears a red and gold sari, a jewelled necklace, and is garlanded with white jasmine strands and green leaves, with a golden arched prabhavali behind. Two small ganesha-like figures flank the central deity. In front, a bright fire burns in a homa pit, with brass lamps, a kalasha vessel and a plate of flowers, rice and a white cloth bundle arranged at the foreground. Several oil lamps glow at the sides, and a few shadowy figures stand in the background.2016-10-29Outdoor temple ritual with a sacred fire. On the left, a priest in an orange dhoti with rudraksha beads and a microphone speaks to the assembly while a second priest in white dhoti and shawl sits bare-chested beside a fire pit. Behind them an ornate golden-and-red peetha holds a deity murti draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flowers and a long gold-toned necklace. A young assistant in white sits at right near offering baskets. A flame rises from a homa kund decorated with flower petals, with brass lamps and kalasha vessels nearby, and a palm-lined background with a red-and-white striped wall.2016-02-16 +1 copies