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A decorated shrine tableau dominated by a large garland-draped deity murti of a male and female divine pair: the male figure wears an orange turban and crown, a trident-like staff and layered jewelled necklaces, while the female figure wears a purple sari, a crown and gold ornaments. Below them a smaller figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits in front of a white cloth, hands folded, adorned with flower garlands. Multicoloured marigold and rose garlands frame the scene against a backdrop of yellow and green floral panels. Brass lamps and a flower-decorated ornate stand flank the shrine. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.

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A photograph of a large decorated tableau at a temple, with two painted deity figures standing above a central pedestal. The upper figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown, layered white beaded necklaces and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a purple and gold sari, a tall crown and bangles. Between them a central form is draped in orange and garlanded with yellow, red, white and green flower strands, with a gold-trimmed kalasha-like crown element. In the foreground, a white seated statue in orange robes wears a white flower garland. Yellow marigold garlands frame the arch, with brass oil lamps on either side and a golden deity murti on the right. The backdrop is painted yellow with blue clouds and red-orange geometric patterns.2008-01-01A decorated shrine with two metal deity murtis (statues) on a raised platform, heavily adorned with garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in yellow, orange, red and pink. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold crown and a large jeweled necklace, holding a hand in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and a golden necklace with an orange cloth. A large floral mandala-like garland forms a cascade at the base, and brass oil lamps flank the platform. Strings of flowers hang along the pillars behind. No people are visible; this is a photograph of ritual decoration with deity statues.2007-12-10January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine garlanded with flowers. Two gilded figures of Shiva and Parvati, or deity murti, sit on a raised seat under an arched frame of yellow, red and white flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange and red striped turban and holds a small hand drum; the figure on the right wears a purple garment and gold jewellery. In the foreground a white statue wearing an orange and saffron robe, orange head cloth, gold necklaces and a red bindi sits with palms pressed together, surrounded by garlands of yellow, green and magenta flowers. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and no living people are visible.Photograph of a decorated deity altar at night. Two large murtis of a male and female deity stand side by side under heavy garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, with a floral backdrop of painted clouds and green mountains. A small seated figure in saffron robes and an orange turban sits on the altar in front, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels, plates of flowers and bananas, and a tray of offerings lie on the platform. No living people are visible. The scene reflects temple worship with floral decoration.2008-01-01A richly decorated photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side in a shrine, covered with garlands of red roses, yellow and orange marigolds, green leaves and white jasmine strands. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a multi-strand silver necklace and raises one hand in blessing; the figure on the right wears a gold necklace and holds a lotus-like flower. Hanging flower strings in pink, orange, yellow and white frame the background, and a purple cloth drapes below.2007-12-10January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01December 10 20072007-12-10A photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a decorated stage, lit at night. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Beside him a female figure wears a golden-orange sari, a white floral garland and a bejewelled necklace. The pair is draped with long strands of yellow, orange, white and pink flower garlands, and a large floral mandala-like arrangement of marigold and rose petals covers the base. Brass oil lamps stand at the lower corners, and a background of maroon and red cloth hangs behind the stone pillars.2007-12-10A photograph of a decorated temple shrine dominated by two gilded deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears a bright orange-red turban, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a purple and red silk sari with gold jewellery and holds a lotus-like object. Both are framed by arches of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. In front, a large black Shivalinga-style form draped in an orange cloth and wrapped in thick garlands of marigolds and roses rests on a golden base. A bright yellow and green floral backdrop with blue cloud motifs fills the left side, and a golden kalasha stands on a wooden stool at the far left. No people are visible.2008-01-01A photograph of a decorated shrine with large statues of a male and a female deity adorned with garlands and ornaments, flanked by floral garlands in yellow, red and purple. In front sits a white statue of a seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban, with a fruit offering, brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel below. Yellow flower panels with blue cloud motifs and green mountain shapes form the backdrop. The statues are deity murtis, not living people.2008-01-01