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Photograph of two deity murti displayed on a low wooden platform in a temple setting. On the left, a Shiva lingam draped in white cloth with gold borders and adorned with a jewelled necklace of red and white stones and a green bead mala. On the right, a standing female deity murti in white draped sari with gold border, wearing layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a tall golden crown and a yellow flower at its base. Behind them stands a red silk cloth, a gilded carved pillar, and a folded teal sari with gold border at the right edge. No people are visible.

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A gilded deity murti standing at the centre of a temple setting, dressed in a white draped sari with a gold border and wearing an ornate gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces with red and white stones, and a round pendant. The figure holds a small ritual object in one raised hand. To the left, a white-draped stand holds a green bead garland, a gold-and-red ornamental piece and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind it, carved stone pillars and gold-painted panels frame the shrine, with a red cloth hanging at right. No people are visible.2013-09-11A golden statue of a deity murti stands on a raised platform, dressed in white and gold cloth with a gold crown, heavy jeweled necklaces and a rudraksha-style bead garland. Beside it sit a silver-toned kalasha-like vessel and a small wooden stand draped with a dark red cloth, with a green and maroon bead mala laid out. Silver pots line the lower left, and a window with a red curtain and carved stone pillars frames the background. The statue is a depiction, not a person, so no physical people are present.2013-09-11A photograph of a gilded, ornate throne-like alcove holding a small standing metal murti of a deity dressed in white and pale green silk, adorned with multiple rudraksha malas, a crown and a jeweled necklace. Beside it sits a second, smaller figure draped in white and green cloth with a green and red jeweled garland. Red and gold brocade hangings frame the scene, with red and yellow flower garlands and pink flowers at the base. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and deity murtis.2013-10-22September 11 20132013-09-11May 03 20132013-05-03A golden metal deity murti stands in an ornate golden arched prabhavali behind a small shivalinga draped in white cloth. The standing figure wears a white sari with a silver border, a crown, pearl and rudraksha necklaces, and holds a ritual object in one hand. Carved stone pillars frame the background, and a garland of white and magenta flowers lies in front on a blue cloth. Carved lions decorate the golden arch. No people are visible.2013-01-21February 24 20132013-02-24 +1 copiesClose view of a golden ornate throne-shaped frame enclosing a small metal deity murti dressed in pale silver-blue silk with green trim, draped in rudraksha malas and a jewelled necklace. Beside it stands a second small murti in a similar silk garment wearing layered rudraksha beads and red-and-gold ornaments on a wooden platform. Behind them is a large figure in orange-and-gold silk and rudraksha garlands, with red and white flower garlands and a brass oil lamp and kalasha in front. Magenta and purple fabric fills the background, and scattered petals lie on the wooden surface. No people are clearly visible.2013-10-15September 07 20132013-09-07A gilded metal deity murti stands on a throne-like peetha framed by a golden arch, dressed in a white sari with a gold border and layered red, green and multicolored bead necklaces. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the sides, and a dark navy embroidered cloth with gold and jewel-toned motifs hangs behind. In the foreground are brass puja vessels including a kalasha-style pot, a lamp, a bowl and a small brass cup, plus folded red and green silk cloths and white flowers. The setting suggests a puja arrangement; no people are visible.2013-04-06A photograph of a ritual worship setup before a decorated golden throne (peetha) draped with red, purple and blue fabrics and garlanded with red and yellow flowers. Two small silver-clad deity murti stand on the throne, one in a white garment with a multi-strand bead necklace and the other in a white dress with a pendant necklace. Before them on a metal table are brass and silver vessels, a kalasha-style pot, small bowls of kumkum and offerings, a white flower, incense sticks and a lit oil lamp beside a silver tray holding a folded red and black cloth with tassels and a jeweled band. Gold-framed panels and a standing figure in a yellow dhoti appear at the edges. No people are visible.2013-09-12A gilded metal murti of a goddess stands within an ornate copper-gold arched frame carved with floral scrolls and mythical birds. She wears a white silk sari bordered with gold and multicoloured jewelled trim, a jewelled necklace with a large green gem and a crown-like headdress, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. A deep red fabric backdrop sets off the figure. Statue only, no physical people visible.2010-08-06