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A brightly lit temple shrine with a central statue of a goddess with long dark hair, wearing a green-and-white garland and holding a sword, standing before a large gold-painted arch on a red-cushioned platform strewn with flower petals. Flanking her are two large painted guardian figures with multiple arms holding trident-like weapons and flaming crowns: the one on the left is red-orange and the one on the right is green. Lamp stands and brass oil lamps sit on the floor, and the pillared backdrop glows in pink, green and red lighting. No living people are visible.

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March 13 20132013-03-13March 13 20132013-03-13A photograph of a temple shrine lit with red and green light. Two large multi-armed guardian statues stand on pedestals at either side, one reddish and one green, each holding weapons such as a trident and a club. Centrally, a figure with long dark hair and a trident stands inside an ornate golden arched frame in front of a red backdrop, with garlands of flowers and oil lamps at the base. Floral offerings and a cushioned mat lie in the foreground. The scene appears to be a decorated deity murti display rather than a live gathering, and no living person can be clearly identified among the figures.2013-03-13A brightly lit temple-style stage set with painted pillars and arches in pink, green and blue. Two large painted deity figures flank the center, the left one in red with multiple arms holding a trident-like weapon, the right one in green with raised arms holding a trident. In the center, a large gold-and-green circular arch frames a standing life-size figure with long dark hair wearing a green and gold garment. Small brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a red and gold cushioned seat sits before the arch, with white flower petals scattered on it. No physical people are visible in the scene.2013-03-26A seated figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala, and a reddish-orange wrap sits on an ornate golden throne framed by a large golden arched halo. He holds a trident upright in one hand. Flanking the throne are two painted multi-armed guardian statues with fierce moustached faces and crowns, holding weapons, against pink, green and gold decorated walls lit with colored light. Oil lamps stand on brass stands and red-and-gold rugs lie on a reflective floor. A single person is visible.2013-03-18March 13 20132013-03-13March 13 20132013-03-13March 13 20132013-03-13March 13 20132013-03-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a large standing deity murti at centre, dark-skinned with long black hair, wearing a white flower garland and holding a trident, set within a golden circular arch in front of a gold throne-like seat. Flanking it are two large painted guardian figures with raised arms and weapons, one red and one green, beneath ornate pink and green architectural arches. Brass lamp stands and a flower-covered base sit in front, with cushions and a rug on the floor. The statue has no clear sign of being a person, so no identification is made.2013-03-13A photograph of a temple shrine lit with coloured stage lights in pink, green and blue. In the centre, a seated figure in dark robes sits on a cushioned golden throne framed by a large gilded oval arch, holding a long trident and wearing a rudraksha-style bead garland; the figure's identity is not established from appearance. Flanking the shrine are two large painted deity statues with multiple arms, flames rising behind their heads, one holding a trident and the other a club and trident. Brass lamps stand on the floor and a pile of white flower garlands lies in front of the throne, with red carpets underfoot.2013-03-13A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a red and green dhoti-style cloth and a beaded necklace, holds a trident-like staff upright in a golden arched throne set within a large ornate green-gold circular frame. Two large painted guardian figures with multiple arms, crowns and sashes stand on pedestals on either side, lit in pink and green stage colours. Brass lamp stands flank the platform on a reflective floor. The scene resembles a staged devotional tableau.2013-03-18