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A photograph of a decorated deity murti. The main figure wears a red turban-style crown and bright silver jewellery, with one hand raised in a blessing gesture. A second figure beside it wears an orange-gold garment and a crown, with garlands draped across both. Red and white garland strands hang in the background, and an offering of flowers rests at the centre. No physical people are visible.

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December 10 20072007-12-10A photograph of a dressed murti pair, a deity duo seated in a shrine, heavily decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands and strands of jasmine. The figure on the left has a red and gold turban, a layered jewelled necklace and a raised hand, while the figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress, orange silk and gold ornaments. Between them and in front rises a large flower-covered mound with a central red and yellow garland. Strands of marigolds hang on the background, and a brass plate with offerings sits at the bottom edge. No physical people are visible.2007-12-10Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair, a gold-faced Shiva and Parvati figure seated together, both with gold-toned faces and jewelled necklaces. The male figure wears a red and gold turban and raises a hand in blessing; the female wears an orange sari and a dark crown-like headpiece. Their seated forms are covered in dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, with a large floral mound and lingam-shaped flower arrangement in front. Red and orange flower strings hang on the background, and a small offering plate lies at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2007-12-10Night photograph of a decorated shrine with two metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, both adorned with heavy garlands of red, yellow, orange and white flowers and layered jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown and holds a hand raised in blessing; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and an orange cloth. Below them, a large flower-covered mound of red, orange and white blossoms is arranged as an offering. Strands of marigolds and flower strings hang on the stone wall behind, with small oil lamps flanking the base. No people are visible.2007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10Night photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, framed by vertical strands of marigold, white jasmine and pink flower garlands. Two gilded figures stand or sit behind an ornate peetha: the figure on the left wears a tall golden crown with a red-orange cloth, a jewelled necklace and a purple lower garment; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and an orange-gold garment. In front, a large red and orange floral arrangement and garlands cover a central figure with a painted face, and small oil lamps glow on the side. No people are visible.2007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10Night photograph of a shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and flowers in red, orange, yellow and white. At the centre sit two deity murtis: a gold-faced figure in a red turban and white garland, and a second figure with a dark cap and gold ornaments, both seated on a raised platform. A large red and green flower decoration with a gold yantra-like design is placed before them. Oil lamps glow at the sides. No physical people are visible.2007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10A photograph of a golden deity murti pair, a male figure in a red turban and a female figure with a jewelled crown, seated and heavily decorated with layers of red roses, yellow and white jasmine garlands, green leaves and a central pink flower. The male figure wears a blue-and-purple garment and a multi-strand diamond-style necklace, the female figure an orange sari and bangles. Both are adorned with rich jewellery against a backdrop of hanging floral strands. No physical people are visible.2007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10