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A photograph of a large golden deity murti seated on a golden throne, draped in a yellow and red garment with a blue sash, adorned with ornate jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Long garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers hang from its shoulders. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated figure in a blue robe and blue head wrap with a rudraksha-style mala, holding one hand raised. Brass lamps flank the altar, and a red-clad figure is visible at the right edge.

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October 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copiesOctober 09 20102010-10-09Inside a temple shrine, a golden deity murti in a yellow silk garment and blue drapery is adorned with long garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers. Before it stands a small seated figure in a blue robe with a dark cap, a statue or portrait of a teacher with one hand raised, placed on a gilded throne-like base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and small brass vessels and offerings sit on the stone platform. The figure is a statue or image rather than a physical person; no people are visible.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti seated on a golden throne draped in yellow silk and wearing garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A golden shivalinga-style form with a cobra hood sits centrally above a golden pedestal. In front, a white marble statue of a seated figure in blue robes with blue head covering holds one hand raised in blessing. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a brass kalasha and offerings in front. No living people are visible.2010-10-09November 19 20092009-11-19October 09 20102010-10-09A golden shrine scene with two deity murtis seated on a gilded peetha, one wearing an orange turban and the other adorned with jewelry, both framed by long garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. Between them stands a golden kalasha-like vessel draped with the garlands. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sage in a blue robe with a blue head covering and a rudraksha mala, one hand raised near the chin. Golden oil lamps flank the shrine, a brass pot sits at the lower left, and a priest in white dhoti bends at the left edge. Red drapes and carved stone pillars frame the scene. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person in the scene.2010-10-09A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti dressed in pink and red garments with gold jewellery, standing behind a golden throne-like pedestal (peetha) draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. A small white statue of a seated figure in a red robe and red cap sits at the front of the pedestal, with brass oil lamps (deepas) flanking the scene, a brass kalasha and offering vessels, and bowls of flower petals and kumkum on the floor. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-09-18A photograph of a golden shrine scene with a large deity murti draped in pink and red fabric, garlanded with yellow marigold and red rose garlands with purple accents. A golden throne-like base holds a golden kalasha-style crown or lingam-shaped element. In front, a white statue of a seated figure wearing a maroon head wrap and maroon robe with a silver-edged sash sits in a ritual setting, surrounded by golden oil lamps, brass pots, a small brass bowl, flower offerings and red kumkum or offerings on a cloth. The statue is a sculpted figure, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2010-09-18July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine with a large golden deity murti adorned with jewelled necklaces, a crown and a sceptre, seated behind a golden lingam on a golden pedestal. Garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers hang from the pedestal. Below, a small white statue of a seated figure in a red robe and red turban sits with hands raised in a gesture, a statue rather than a physical person. Brass oil lamps, a bell and a brass vessel stand in front, and a red-robed figurine appears at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2010-10-11 +1 copies