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A photograph of a temple deity shrine, not a living gathering. Two gold-coloured murti figures are seated centrally on a throne-like seat, one wearing a tall gold crown with a red band and crescent, the other a golden headdress, both adorned with layered gold necklaces and jewelled ornaments. A third smaller gold figure stands to the left in red and gold clothing with a crescent-topped red headdress. Thick garlands of red, pink, yellow, green and white flowers frame the figures and an arched backdrop, and a green-and-gold metal lamp stand is at the right edge.

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A photograph of gilded murti figures of a deity pair decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, white, pink and green flowers. The central figure wears a red and gold crown with a crescent, green choli-style blouse and layered gold necklaces, holding a small object in one hand. The seated figure to the right wears a golden crown and jewelled ornaments. A smaller attendant figure in a red turban with a crescent stands at left. A lit oil lamp sits at right and a gold ceremonial offering vessel is in the foreground. The scene shows a temple deity decorated for worship, with no physical people visible.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and flowers in red, orange, yellow, purple and white, arranged in arched frames. Two gilded deity murti stand at centre: the left figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled crown, the right figure a golden crown, both with gold necklaces and earrings. A tall gold kalasha or lingam-like ritual vessel stands before them, draped with a garland. To the right, a smaller gilded figure with raised hands and a rudraksha mala is shown in orange robes beneath an ornate golden arch; it is a statue, not a living person. A gold-trimmed ritual platform and teal cloth complete the altar. No living people are visible.2013-11-02A photograph of a gold-coloured deity murti group seated on a decorated pedestal in a temple sanctum, framed by an arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, orange, purple and white. The central figures wear gold crowns and jewelled necklaces, with a purple garment on the right figure and blue cloth beneath. Two standing attendant figures flank the arch, each draped in garlands and holding one hand raised. Lamps stand at the sides and a gold kalasha-like vessel with garlands sits in front.2014-11-26November 02 20132013-11-02A 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.2007-12-10A photograph of a temple shrine showing a golden murti of a seated deity flanked by two standing attendant figures, all decorated with thick garlands of red, yellow, pink and white flowers. The central figure wears a gold crown, a rich gold necklace and a heavy beaded mala, and holds a ceremonial implement. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the sides, a brass vessel and offerings sit at the base, and the carved stone walls frame the scene. No living people are visible; the figures are statues in a deity murti tableau.2014-12-05A photograph of a lavishly decorated deity display inside a dark temple-like setting, with no living people visible. The central figures are a pair of painted murti statues seated side by side, one wearing a red and gold turban with a crescent ornament and the other a tall golden crown, both adorned with gold necklaces and multi-strand pearl garlands. They are surrounded by arches of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange, purple and red, with a kalasha-like ornament and a small figure in the lower center. Two additional standing statues flank the scene on the left and right, one in a turban and one in a red garment, each wearing garlands. Trays of offerings and a folded white cloth sit at the lower left, and a decorated palanquin-style structure appears at the lower right. Overhead hang strings of green and purple festoon decorations.2014-11-26Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair, a gold-faced Shiva and Parvati figure seated together, both with gold-toned faces and jewelled necklaces. The male figure wears a red and gold turban and raises a hand in blessing; the female wears an orange sari and a dark crown-like headpiece. Their seated forms are covered in dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, with a large floral mound and lingam-shaped flower arrangement in front. Red and orange flower strings hang on the background, and a small offering plate lies at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2007-12-10Night 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.2007-12-10November 26 20142014-11-26