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Night photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, framed by vertical strands of marigold, white jasmine and pink flower garlands. Two gilded figures stand or sit behind an ornate peetha: the figure on the left wears a tall golden crown with a red-orange cloth, a jewelled necklace and a purple lower garment; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and an orange-gold garment. In front, a large red and orange floral arrangement and garlands cover a central figure with a painted face, and small oil lamps glow on the side. No people are visible.

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December 10 20072007-12-10Night photograph of a shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and flowers in red, orange, yellow and white. At the centre sit two deity murtis: a gold-faced figure in a red turban and white garland, and a second figure with a dark cap and gold ornaments, both seated on a raised platform. A large red and green flower decoration with a gold yantra-like design is placed before them. Oil lamps glow at the sides. No physical people are visible.2007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10Night photograph of a decorated shrine with two metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, both adorned with heavy garlands of red, yellow, orange and white flowers and layered jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown and holds a hand raised in blessing; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and an orange cloth. Below them, a large flower-covered mound of red, orange and white blossoms is arranged as an offering. Strands of marigolds and flower strings hang on the stone wall behind, with small oil lamps flanking the base. No people are visible.2007-12-10A photograph of a decorated deity murti. The main figure wears a red turban-style crown and bright silver jewellery, with one hand raised in a blessing gesture. A second figure beside it wears an orange-gold garment and a crown, with garlands draped across both. Red and white garland strands hang in the background, and an offering of flowers rests at the centre. No physical people are visible.2007-12-10A photograph of a dressed murti pair, a deity duo seated in a shrine, heavily decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands and strands of jasmine. The figure on the left has a red and gold turban, a layered jewelled necklace and a raised hand, while the figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress, orange silk and gold ornaments. Between them and in front rises a large flower-covered mound with a central red and yellow garland. Strands of marigolds hang on the background, and a brass plate with offerings sits at the bottom edge. No physical people are visible.2007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10Night photograph of a deity murti group on a decorated shrine. Two figures sit on a raised platform: one with a red and gold crown and a white jewelled necklace holding a staff, the other beside it in an orange and gold garment with a dark crown. Below them a large figure is wrapped in dense garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers, with a red and gold crest and a decorated pedestal. Strings of marigold and jasmine garlands hang across the background pillars. No people are visible in the scene.2007-12-10A 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 night photograph of a decorated shrine with two seated deity murtis draped in dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and strings of blossoms hung on pillars behind. The central figure wears a red and gold crown, while the figure beside it wears a dark crown and a jewelled necklace, with an orange cloth draped over. A large floral mala and bouquet of red roses cover the front, and lit oil lamps stand on brass stands at the sides. No physical people are visible.2007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10