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Photograph of a deity murti display in a temple-like alcove framed by an ornate gold arch. The central standing murti wears a tall crown, a pink silk garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers that drapes in an arch around it. Three smaller gold-toned murtis kneel or stand in the foreground: one in orange, one in red and gold, and one in blue playing a veena-like instrument. A brass bell hangs on the right wall beside an exit sign, and the platform is covered with flowers. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a festival altar display of deity murti in a gilded arched niche framed by a multicoloured garland of yellow, orange, red, white and green flowers. The central standing figure wears a jewelled crown, large silver ornaments and a pink and green sari, holding a golden staff. Three smaller murtis stand in front: one in orange, one in red with a crescent-moon headdress, and one in blue holding a veena.2008-04-28A photograph of a Hindu deity murti display in a temple-like setting. A central standing goddess murti in a gold crown and dressed in a pink sari with heavy jewelled necklaces and gold arm ornaments stands beneath a gold arch decorated with multicoloured flower garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and green. Below her, a central bronze-coloured deity murti with four arms wears a red garment, pearl and jewelled necklaces, and a crescent-moon headpiece. Flanking them, a murti on the left wears an orange sari and holds a conch-like object, while a murti on the right wears a blue sari and holds a stringed instrument. The display rests on a blue cloth. No living people are visible.2008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28A dark-complexioned deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche draped with thick garlands of yellow, red, white, green and orange flowers. The figure wears a crown with a trident-like ornament, a flower in the hair, a pink-and-maroon garment and a heavy silver-and-jewelled necklace with pink and white flower garlands. Golden arms hold a ceremonial staff and a sword-like object. Roses and peach flowers surround a maroon-draped altar with a golden cloth, and three small brass shrines sit at the base. No people are visible.2008-05-12Photograph of a decorated deity murti on a stage in front of a dark red curtain. The central tall figure stands under a gilded arch framed with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white. It wears a silver crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a pink-and-green garment. Three smaller murtis in front wear orange, red and purple silk saris, with gold crowns and jewellery; the right figure holds a veena. A blue draped cloth and small brass lamps sit at the base. No physical people are visible.2008-04-27A photograph of a temple shrine displaying a deity murti of a goddess standing under an ornate gilded arch decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, white and green. The central figure wears a crown, layered silver and gold necklaces and jewelled ornaments, and holds a gold-coloured hand. Three smaller metal murtis flank the base, one in orange, one in red and one in purple garments, with a small gold figure at the right edge. A blue cloth covers the pedestal. In the foreground, the back of a dark-clothed devotee is seen bowing before the altar, beside a tray with small oil lamps and offerings. Red drapes frame the left side of the scene.2008-04-27April 28 20082008-04-28A photograph of a deity murti display on a stage, framed by a gilded arch and a dense garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The central figure, a standing goddess with a tall silver crown, a rosy face, layered silver and gold necklaces and gold arm ornaments, holds a golden lotus-like object in one hand. Three smaller figures in orange, red and lavender silk saris sit or kneel below her, one with a crescent-moon ornament. A blue cloth covers the base, with a grey stone object and flower offerings in front and a small oil lamp at the lower edge. Dark red curtains frame the scene.2008-04-27Three large gilded murti statues sit side by side on a red draped platform beneath an arch of yellow, white and purple flower garlands. The central deity figure wears a silver crown, a rich gold and red garment, layered beaded necklaces and a jewelled silver pendant, and holds a gold-coloured hand raised in blessing. The seated statues to either side wear red and brown embroidered garments with ornamented crowns and jewellery, and the golden arch behind carries decorative scrollwork. This is a photograph of deity murti, with no physical people visible.2013-12-23Photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche framing a standing deity murti of a goddess with a tall crown, wearing layered jeweled necklaces and a green and pink sari, holding a ceremonial object. A garland of yellow, orange, red, green and white flowers arches around the figure. Three smaller seated figures in orange, red and lavender garments and crowns sit on a blue draped platform below. In the foreground a dark stone Nandi bull with a pink and gold shawl faces the shrine, with brass lamps beside it. A brass bell hangs at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2008-04-28A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a gilded arched niche backed by dark drapery. The central standing figure wears a jewelled crown, heavy silver and gold necklaces and bangles, a red-and-green sari, and holds a gold-coloured hand raised in blessing. Garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers frame the arch. Below, three smaller metal murtis stand on a white pedestal: the left one in an orange sari with a braid, the centre one in a red sari with multiple arms and a jewelled crown, and the right one in a lavender sari holding a veena. Pink and orange flowers rest at their feet on a blue cloth. No physical people are visible.2008-04-27A photograph inside a dimly lit Hindu temple shrine. A standing man in saffron-orange robes, seen from behind with his arm raised, performs ritual worship before a deity murti draped with garlands of orange, yellow and white flowers. Several smaller murtis and a decorated frame stand on the altar, with brass oil lamps in front. Three or four devotees with long hair sit in the foreground, seen from behind, facing the shrine.