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A temple shrine decorated for worship shows a central Shiva-form deity murti seated on a white-draped throne, with a large kalasha-like silver and gold face or form in front, garlanded in layered necklaces and multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. Two standing guardian or attendant statues in maroon and gold dress with garlands flank the shrine, and a small figure stands at left. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha and a plate of petals sit on the floor in front, and a small deity figure sits in a niche at lower right. No physical people are present.

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February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA temple shrine dominated by a central deity murti adorned with multicolored garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, draped over a golden arch. Gold jewellery and necklaces hang on the central figure, which holds a raised hand and stands before a gilded backdrop. Flanking figures are also garlanded: a standing statue on the left in a red turban and red garland, and a statue on the right in a dark top and red-white-yellow garland. A golden kalasha-style lamp stand and brass lamps sit at the sides, with an orange cloth and flower offerings on the floor. The scene is a decorated temple altar with no living people visible.2015-01-04A photograph of a decorated deity murti group in a temple shrine, with golden figures of a seated deity pair framed by an arch of garlands in red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. Multiple gold necklaces and beaded malas hang from the figures and a central metal stand. Two smaller standing attendant figures in gold stand on either side, and a small brass lamp stand with oil lamps sits at the lower corners beside a white-draped table. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2014-11-26A temple shrine photograph showing a central deity murti seated on a throne-like dais, framed by a large arch of yellow marigold garlands and red-and-white striped flower garlands. The central deity figure wears a red-and-gold garment and a tall ornate crown, with a jewelled necklace, and holds a raised hand. Flanking figures stand on either side, each draped in garlands and beaded necklaces, with one wearing a red headdress and the other a tall dark cap and tiger-striped shawl. In front, a brass pot-shaped object, possibly a kalasha, sits within a green-and-white garland, surrounded by brass oil lamps, flower petals and a small brass vessel. The statues are glossy and gilded. The scene is a deity display in a temple sanctum; no living people are visible.2015-07-07July 07 20152015-07-07December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of a shrine with golden and painted sculptures, not living people. Central deity murti with a gold-and-red crown, dressed in purple and red with a gold mask-like face, flanked by a sculpture in purple robes with a purple turban and jewelled necklace on the left and a sculpture in brown robes with a dark turban and white garland on the right. A large gold-cushioned peetha with golden lions at its base, and a gold arch behind. Tiered garlands of marigolds and white flowers in red, yellow and white hang around the figures, with a brass oil lamp on the left.2016-12-17February 19 20152015-02-19A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigold-yellow, white, red and green flowers. Central on a raised dais sit two ornately adorned deity murti figures with gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and garlands. In front stands a Shiva-lingam-like form adorned with pink and white flower garlands and a large jewelled silver-white necklace. A devotee in a rust-coloured turban, bare-chested with a long dark shawl-like wrap and beaded garland, stands at left with folded hands. Two more gilded deity figures in turbans and garlands flank the scene, and brass oil lamps stand on the floor at the sides.2018-01-09A shrine scene showing a set of decorated deity murtis, not living people. Centre, a large Shiva-form murti with a crown and a raised hand sits on a throne-like seat under a golden arch, with a second figure beside it in a blue and purple garment. Garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers frame the arch and figures. In front, a small crowned murti sits in a golden palanquin-style seat flanked by carved lion-like figures, and an offering stands on a golden platform. To the left, a figure in a purple turban and purple sari with heavy necklaces stands by a brass lamp stand, and to the right a figure in a maroon garment with a garland holds a brass lamp. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and yellow drapery hangs above.2016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17