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A photograph of a shrine altar with three large deity murtis (statues) of a central figure flanked by two others, all adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and rows of green lime-like fruits, and gold jewellery. A gold brocade cloth covers the platform. In front, a small deity figure sits among yellow and red flower garlands beside a lit oil lamp with a large flame, with brass vessels, a tray of mangoes and limes, and a bell. The background shows a painted green forest scene. No living people are visible.

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December 22 20162016-12-22December 22 20162016-12-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with three decorated murti figures standing before a gilded arch carved with a lion-face motif. The central deity wears a tall ornate crown, a band of white tilak marks on the forehead, and heavy jewelled necklaces, with a red-and-maroon garment; flanking figures on each side wear embellished headdresses and jewellery in deep red and gold. All three are draped with garlands of green mango-like fruit, red and yellow flowers, and white blossoms. A painted backdrop of a large tree with a lush canopy surrounds the shrine. These are statues rather than living people, and the image is watermarked by the archive.2016-12-222015-July-302015-07-30December 22 20162016-12-22A photograph of a decorated altar with three small murti figures of a deity group flanked by garlands. The central figure wears a pale cream dhoti-like garment, a red and gold headdress and a gold necklace with blue beads, and holds a flower. The figures on either side wear green and maroon garments with silver jewellery. Yellow chrysanthemum garlands and red roses surround the figures and the altar. A small brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in front, with green fruits behind and a patterned cloth beneath. No physical people are visible.2016-12-22November 20 20142014-11-20A decorated shrine photograph showing three ornately adorned murti figures in front of a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree. The central figure wears a tall crown with a tilak and a heavy jewelled chest ornament, flanked by two smaller figures in ornate crowns and ornaments. All three are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands and gold chains. Below sits a green silk cloth with small metal figurines, brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel, and scattered flowers on a tray. Pink and purple cloth hangs at the right. This is a photograph of deity murtis and temple decoration, not of people.2016-03-06 +1 copiesJune 30 20142014-06-30December 12 20162016-12-12A central deity murti stands in a temple shrine, flanked by two smaller female figures, all draped with thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses and green leaves. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown, silver jewelled necklaces and a long jewelled garland, with a large oval silver face plate on the chest. The flanking figures wear silver crowns, jewelled necklaces and maroon garments. Behind them hang yellow and pink silk cloths and a colourful backdrop with gold-toned decorations. No people are visible.2012-10-24December 22 20162016-12-22