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A photograph in a dim temple interior showing three painted deity murtis in red and gold ornate garments with gold crowns and bows, flanked by floral garlands. On the right, a man with long dark hair wears a plain saffron-orange cloth and holds a brass oil lamp (aarti) with a lit flame toward the murtis. A partially visible person in orange cloth and turban stands at the lower left edge. Pale walls and warm lamplight dominate the scene.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine of three large painted deity murtis, each crowned with gilded crowns and dressed in red sequined garments with ornate borders, with flower garlands at their sides. A standing man with long dark hair and a red-orange cloth wrapped over his shoulders holds a lit oil lamp with a flame toward the figures. In the lower left, a seated figure in orange robes and head covering holds a tray with flowers and offerings. Warm lighting and a plain pale wall frame the scene, with a potted plant at the right edge.2009-03-29A dimly lit temple interior with a row of ornately dressed deity murtis in red and gold garments and crowns, adorned with flower garlands. On the right, a man with long dark hair in a red-orange shawl and robe holds a brass lamp with a bright flame and a small brass vessel, offering arti before the murtis. In the lower left foreground, a seated devotee in orange clothing and head covering faces the deities. The wall behind is plain brick, and the scene is lit mainly by the flame.2009-03-29A photograph of a temple shrine with a row of decorated murti figures of deities, each crowned and dressed in red and gold garments with pink and red floral garlands. In the foreground at lower left, a seated devotee in orange clothing with a head covering faces the shrine. On the right, a standing figure in long dark hair and an orange robe holds a brass oil lamp with a large open flame and performs aarti toward the deities against a plain white brick wall. +2 copiesPhotograph inside a temple shrine of several large painted deity murtis in red and gold garments with gold crowns and jeweled ornaments. A single standing person in the right foreground, seen from behind and partly in profile, wears a long red-orange shawl and saffron cloth, with long dark hair swept back. The person faces the central murti, which has raised hand in abhaya mudra, beside a second crowned murti. Warm shadowy lighting, plain cream walls and a small window at left. The murtis are statues and not physical people.2009-03-29A photograph of a temple ritual in a plain room with a pale brick wall. Five large deity murtis stand in a row on the left, painted and dressed in red and gold garments with gold crowns and jewellery. In the foreground, a kneeling devotee in an orange-red cloth bends forward. On the right, a standing figure in a long red-orange robe with long dark hair holds a brass bell in one hand and an oil lamp flame in the other, performing aarti before the deities. A small flower arrangement sits on a side table at the right edge.2009-03-29A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red unstitched robe and holding a golden kalasha pot, stands facing a row of four white-faced deity murtis dressed in red and gold garments with gold crowns, garlands and red-pink flower garlands. A flower or fan-like object is visible near the figure's raised hand. Another person in an orange head covering sits in the lower foreground. The setting is a plain white brick wall with a golden curtain at left.2009-03-29March 29 20092009-03-29March 29 20092009-03-29A person in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair stands at right, reaching toward a row of white deity murtis in a small temple room. The murtis wear gold crowns, gold jewellery, and colourful garments in pink, red and orange, one holding a staff-like object. Pink and white flower garlands hang on the figures. A small lit oil lamp sits in the lower foreground, and an orange-clad figure's shoulder is partly visible. Golden curtains hang behind, and the walls are plain white block.2009-03-29 +1 copiesMay 22 20092009-05-22Three standing deity murtis in red and gold garments stand against a pale brick wall. Each figure wears an ornate golden crown with a halo-like arch behind the head, gold necklaces, earrings and bangles. The central figure raises one palm in a blessing gesture, and the left figure holds a tall staff. The right figure's sari is trimmed with green and gold stripes. A small partially visible figure appears at the lower left edge. The statues are lit warmly against a dark background.Three large ornately dressed statues stand against a plain pale block wall on a dark platform. Each figure wears an orange and gold embroidered garment with a gilded crown and halo-like arch, and the central and left figures hold staffs. The two standing figures on the right raise open palms, while a small seated figure with a crown rests in the lower left corner. A red cloth drapes over the base at the centre. No living people are visible; the figures are sculpted deity murti.2007-11-09