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A three-panel collage graphic of temple imagery. The upper left panel shows a close view of a dark stone deity face with a red tilak, wearing a saffron and maroon cloth wrap, gold ornaments and red flower garlands. The lower left panel shows a dark cave-like shrine entrance beneath a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots and a white-washed stone threshold. The right panel shows a full view of a black stone deity murti seated on a golden base, adorned with a red and yellow flower garland, gold armlets and a gold crown-like headdress, set against a pink and red beaded backdrop. No physical people are shown.

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August 22 20092009-08-22March 03 20112011-03-03July 27 20102010-07-27 +1 copiesA gilded metal murti of a deity seated on a lion-like pedestal, with a black face, tall crown and multiple arms raised in gesture. Long garlands of yellow marigolds with red and purple flowers drape over its shoulders and chest. The figure sits outdoors beneath green trees beside an ornate silver-coloured frame or arch. The gold statue is the sole subject; no people are visible.2009-08-22Close-up photo of a black-faced deity murti with a gold-plated crown and ornate gold armour, wearing a red bindi on the forehead. Thick garlands of yellow and magenta flowers drape across the chest and shoulders. Part of a gold-coloured arch or structure frames the top of the image, and another gold figure is partly visible at the right edge. No people are visible.2009-08-22Photo 11725070November 23 20112011-11-23 +1 copiesClose view of a dark-faced deity murti with a gold crown and gold ornamental jewellery, wearing a bright yellow and magenta marigold garland. The statue's raised hand holds a golden object, possibly a gada or weapon, and a red kumkum mark sits on the forehead. Behind the golden figure is a second gilded statue and a green, leafy background with a pale archway at the top.2009-08-22A devotee in orange saffron robes and an orange head wrap stands with their back to the camera, facing a large gilded deity murti with a dark blue face, multiple arms and red tilak, decorated with garlands of pink and yellow flowers. The gold-painted figure sits on a golden pedestal beside a white ornate arch and green foliage. Another partial figure appears at the lower right edge. The scene suggests darshan or puja before the deity murti.2009-08-22November 02 20132013-11-02 +1 copiesNovember 28 20112011-11-28 +1 copiesApril 25 20122012-04-25