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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with a dense arch of multicoloured garlands in yellow, orange, pink, purple and white. At the centre, a deity murti with a golden crown and crescent moon sits on a throne, with a standing figure of a goddess beside it, both draped in gold necklaces and red-and-gold cloth. A small seated figure in a red dhoti and a gold-threaded garment sits in front, adorned with layered gold necklaces. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a bright gold-framed panel is above. Flanking figures on the left and right wear red turbans, rudraksha-style beaded garlands and saffron-toned clothing. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti group in a temple shrine, with golden figures of a seated deity pair framed by an arch of garlands in red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. Multiple gold necklaces and beaded malas hang from the figures and a central metal stand. Two smaller standing attendant figures in gold stand on either side, and a small brass lamp stand with oil lamps sits at the lower corners beside a white-draped table. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2014-11-26A decorated temple shrine photographed at night, showing a deity murti group framed by an arch of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, pink, purple and white. Central figure is a golden-bodied Shiva-form murti wearing a crown with a crescent, rudraksha and gold necklaces, seated beside a consort murti in a purple and gold sari with gold crown; a blue-skinned figure with a trident and bow-like arms stands at the front. Brass oil lamps stand at either side of the base, with garland-draped murtis of attendant figures on the left and right.2014-11-25A photograph of a temple shrine with a central golden deity murti seated on a throne, draped in layered garlands of pink, yellow, white and green flowers. Two standing attendant figures flank the shrine wearing red and gold garments and garlands, one holding a raised hand. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at either side, and a metal offering basin, flower petals and a red cloth-covered pedestal sit in the foreground. Gilded arches frame the shrine. The scene is a ceremonial decoration of the deities, with no visible living people present.2014-12-05July 07 20152015-07-07November 25 20142014-11-25July 07 20152015-07-07December 10 20162016-12-10January 03 20152015-01-03A temple sanctum photograph showing a richly decorated deity shrine with gold figures seated on a throne-like altar framed by arched garlands of yellow, pink, red and white flowers. A central deity murti in gold and jewelled ornaments is adorned with a heavy flower garland. A standing priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with an orange head wrap and red garland, stands at left with his hand raised toward the altar. Two other attendants in white and orange ritual attire stand at left and right edges. Oil lamps burn in brass dishes at the lower left and an offering tray sits on the altar. Colours are warm: gold, saffron, yellow and magenta flowers against grey stone walls.2014-12-05A shrine-style photograph of a decorated deity murti group framed by marigold and yellow flower garlands with red and white striped floral arches. Two central golden figures are seated on a red and magenta cloth throne, one holding a small object in raised hand and both adorned with white pearl necklaces and gold jewelry. Two flanking standing statues, one in a sparkling silver and jewelled costume and the other in a patterned tiger-striped garment with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, stand in dark niche. Below, a golden shivalinga-like object sits on a platform with garlands draped over it and brass oil lamps in front. The lighting is dim, and no living people are visible.2015-07-07December 05 20142014-12-05July 07 20152015-07-07