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A richly decorated photograph of a devotional tableau of deity murtis. The taller figure on the left wears a pink and white patterned turban with a crescent ornament, an orange and gold dhoti, and multiple layered garlands. A second figure on the right wears a white and gold crown and a golden choli-style garment with a dark textile shawl. Below in front, a smaller white figure of a child-like deity sits with a jewelled necklace and a yellow marigold garland. The background is covered with yellow, pink, white and red flower garlands arranged in tiers. No living people are visible.

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March 03 20182018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03 +1 copiesA dark blue stone deity murti of Shiva stands in a shrine heavily decorated with layered garlands of red, white, yellow, purple and green flowers wrapped around the pillars and figure. The central figure wears a maroon turban, a large red and gold jewelled necklace, a white dhoti and a raised hand holding a trident-like implement. Beside him stands a dark deity murti with a green and orange sari, gold ornaments and a flower garland. In front, a smaller white statue wearing a brown and gold ornamented headdress and jewellery is seated. No living people are visible.2017-12-28 +1 copiesPhotograph of a decorated deity murti group on a raised platform, garlanded with bands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and purple blossoms. The central seated figure wears an orange and pink garment, a gold crown, a red and gold turban-like headpiece, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Beside it a seated consort figure wears a green garment, a jewelled crown and layered silver-toned necklaces. A smaller standing attendant figure on the left wears white clothing, a gold crown and white flower garlands. Gold-toned curtains and a golden backdrop frame the scene. No physical people are present.2013-09-04A photograph of a decorated deity murti group on a flower-covered altar. A dark-faced seated male murti wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, white dhoti, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled waist belt. Beside him a dark-faced female murti in a purple silk sari with gold zari border wears a jewelled crown and a nose ring. A smaller white figure in a brown head covering and jewelled necklace sits in front. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers frame the arrangement, and a violet bird emblem appears at the upper left. These are statues, not living people.2018-01-31December 18 20172017-12-18Photo 11716337October 03 20132013-10-03Two gilded deity murtis stand on an ornate raised platform in a stone temple setting, against a blue cloth backdrop embroidered with small silver motifs. The murti on the left wears a yellow and red turban, a white-and-gold garment, heavy layered pearl-like necklaces and a red tilak; it holds a ceremonial staff. The murti on the right wears a red, gold and teal sari, a jewelled crown, a long multicolour flower garland and gold bangles, and holds a lotus-like object. Garlands of red, yellow and pink flowers drape the lower left foreground around a white-clad figure with gold ornaments, possibly a human attendant or another murti.2007-10-14A decorated shrine scene at night with a dark-stone deity murti of Shiva in the centre wearing an orange-brown turban, a red and white jewelled chest ornament and a white dhoti, seated beside a smaller dark-stone murti of a goddess in a green and gold sari with ornate necklaces and a jewelled crown. Both are framed by dense garlands of red, orange, yellow, white and green flowers. A devotee in a brown head covering and red floral garland sits in front with palms joined in namaskar, facing the murtis. Two tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the walls are draped with more flower garlands.2017-12-20 +3 copiesDecember 10 20072007-12-10Night photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a raised stone platform inside a carved stone shrine. The two figures wear silver-toned ornaments, jewelled crowns and necklaces, and one holds a staff-like object. A large silver hooded serpent canopy with green jewelled details rises above the central linga-like form. Garlands of white jasmine and red and green flowers drape the arched stone frame and the front of the platform. The base is covered with a yellow cloth, and oil lamps stand at the front. The figures wear orange, red and green silk garments.