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A golden ornate arch frames a silver-and-gold deity murti draped in garlands of white jasmine and marigold with red and yellow flowers. A purple cloth and a gold-and-silver cobra-like hood adorn the figure. In the foreground, a shirtless priest in a gold dhoti kneels at the base, offering worship at a large silver kalasha/vessel, with trident-topped staffs flanking the shrine and a gold tray and lamp at the bottom. The scene is lit against a dark background under a fringed silk canopy.

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September 01 20162016-09-01September 01 20162016-09-01A night-time photograph of a deity murti of Shiva, richly decorated with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, draped in purple and gold cloth beneath an ornate golden arch. A cobra hood is visible above the figure, and a golden trident stands on each side. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair and bare back, wearing a gold-orange dhoti, holds an oil lamp toward the murti in aarti. A golden peetha or pedestal with a gold bull figure sits at the base. The black background and warm lamp light frame the scene.2016-09-01Photograph of a golden ornate shrine arch framing a deity murti of Shiva decorated with white jasmine and red-and-yellow flower garlands, a serpent coiled over its head and a golden bull (Nandi) figure in front. A woman in a yellow silk sari and gold armlet stands at left holding a trident and lighting an oil lamp or aarti, while a golden trident stands at right. Gold cloth drapes behind the shrine, with a dark background and a decorative umbrella at top.2016-09-01A temple-style ritual photograph at night. A bare-chested priest in an orange-gold dhoti stands at left, raising a lit lamp toward an ornately decorated deity murti seated in a gilded arch with a trident. The murti is draped in white and purple cloth, adorned with thick garlands of white jasmine and red-yellow flowers, and a snake coils behind it. A golden bull (nandi-like) figure sits in front, and additional tridents flank the shrine. Gold canopy fringe hangs above, and a brass plate rests at the lower left. No a person candidate is visibly present.2016-09-01A ritual scene before an ornate golden shrine framed by carved golden pillars with lion figures and a gilded canopy. A deity murti seated on a golden throne is draped with garlands of white, orange and red flowers and a purple cloth. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands at right, holding a lit oil lamp aloft in his right hand and a bell in his left, with rudraksha beads on his chest and red armbands. Oil lamps stand on brass stands on the stage in front of the shrine, and a red carpet covers the platform. Dark red curtains form the backdrop. This is a puja or aarti in progress.2016-09-01A photograph of a deity murti in a gilded arched shrine, decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and maroon. The central metal figure wears a crown, a golden turban-like headpiece, a green garment and layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. Beside it stands a man in a gold embroidered sherwani and a yellow turban, holding a small brass object. In the lower right a person in orange robes is seen from behind, handling an offering tray, and a gold ritual vessel sits before the figure. Low-lit temple setting.2009-06-10A deity murti of Devi, dressed in a purple satin cloth and adorned with layered gold and jewelled ornaments, a crown, and white and orange flower garlands, is seated on a gold-framed throne within a tent. Decorative red, yellow and green hanging banners with floral motifs frame the shrine. At the lower left sit a brass bell and a brass lamp stand with a plate of offerings. At the right edge, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands beside the shrine holding a ceremonial object. The scene appears to be a festival decoration of the murti, with the printed page noting a Navarathri celebration.2013-10-12March 07 20162016-03-07A decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers, a gold jewelled crown, a large jewelled chest ornament and a gold-and-purple skirt. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a standing man in an orange dhoti and rudraksha mala, with bare upper body and white markings, holds a brass bell and a lamp in an aarti-like puja. Plates of offerings sit at the base.2016-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02December 17 20162016-12-17