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A shrine scene with a golden deity murti of a goddess in an orange and red silk skirt, a gold crown and layered gold necklaces, framed by a red and white flower garland. Below sits a smaller seated figure in a red and white garment with a white flower garland, and a silver-framed arch behind. Tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the shrine, and a brass plate with fruit and offerings sits at the front. No physical people are visible.

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October 17 20102010-10-17February 04 20102010-02-04A temple shrine lit by a row of tall brass oil lamps on both sides. A black deity murti with a large white crown and garlands stands within a silver arched frame decorated with red and white flower garlands. In front, a white marble figure in an orange-red cloth and red cap sits on a low platform with a garland. On the polished floor stand brass vessels, a plate of fruit and green leaves, a small lamp, and brass bells and dishes used for puja. Two decorated pillars with painted panels flank the shrine. No people are visible.2009-09-21A large black stone deity murti stands within a silver arch framed by a garland of orange, red and white flowers. The goddess wears a tall silver crown, a white and silver sari-style drape, and gold necklaces. She holds a kalasha pot and a long ceremonial implement. Below, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and a red headpiece wears a yellow and green flower garland. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and small brass pedestals flank the base. The setting is a temple shrine with a dark backdrop.2009-09-21September 22 20092009-09-22 +1 copiesFebruary 03 20102010-02-03A seated priest in white ritual clothes performs puja before a decorated deity murti in a shrine. The murti is adorned with garlands of red and white flowers and a green and magenta garment, set within a silver arch. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small figure with flower garlands sits on a platter. Brass plates hold offerings and flowers in the foreground on a dark tiled floor, while a dark blue backdrop with colourful patterned pillars frames the scene.2009-09-22HDH Jayanthi 20212021-01-23A photograph of a temple shrine with an elaborate deity murti draped in marigold and yellow flower garlands, its metal body adorned with a large silver-toned chest ornament and a sacred thread. Behind it stands a gilded halo arch framed with red and white garlands, and a smaller seated figure in green and red garlands sits to the right. Tall painted pillars with colourful motifs flank the shrine. In the foreground a woman in white clothing sits at the lower right, with brass oil lamps (lamps with multiple wicks), a brass kalasha-style vessel, and incense sticks on a low wooden table. A small framed portrait hangs on the back wall. The setting is a temple puja or abhishekam arrangement.A shrine scene showing a black stone deity murti of a goddess adorned with white and silver jewelry, a red and gold sari-style garment, and a garland of red, white and yellow flowers arched behind her in a silver frame. Below her sits a small white and green figure in a green robe and green turban with a red flower garland, seemingly a statue or small murti, holding one hand raised. Tall brass oil lamps topped with bird finials stand on both sides, and the background has painted red, blue and yellow decorative panels with bird motifs. No people are visible, only statues and lamps in a temple setting.2010-02-04A dark-stone deity murti stands within a silver arch decorated with marigold and white flower garlands in orange, white and green. The deity wears a tall silver crown, silver necklaces and a silver waist cloth with gold border, and holds a brass pot-like kalasha. In front, a small white marble statue of a seated sage wears an orange-red shawl and a yellow-and-green flower garland. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a tall brass lamp stands at the right edge. The scene is a temple shrine decorated for a festival.2009-09-21A temple shrine photograph showing a black stone deity murti of a goddess, adorned with a silver crown, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a red and gold sari, framed by a silver arch and red-and-white flower garlands. In front stands a white marble sculpture of a seated sage in orange robes with a green-and-yellow garland and a red headpiece, raising one hand in blessing. Brass oil lamps with rooster-shaped tops flank the shrine. Offerings sit on the floor: a plate of marigold garlands, a brass pot, cups, a spoon and plantain-like fruit on a tray, plus a small purple-clad figure and a teal cloth. No people are visible.