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A brass-and-gold ritual setup in front of a seated figure draped in pink and yellow cloth with rudraksha malas. In the foreground a small gold-metal peetham-style stand holds a palm-leaf or book, beside a brass kalasha pot, a brass spouted vessel, small brass bowls and a lamp. Centre right is a gilded deity murti in a golden arched prabhavali frame, dressed in pink sari with layered pearl and gem necklaces and a red pendant, holding an object in one hand. The setting is a temple-style puja arrangement with bright fabrics. No people are visible apart from the seated figure's lower body and garlands.

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March 13 20132013-03-13May 24 20132013-05-24A small metal deity murti in a pink and green silk sari sits on an ornate copper-coloured throne, draped with rudraksha malas and a jewelled blue-and-gold backdrop. Red and yellow marigold and rose garlands frame the throne. In front, brass kalasha vessels, a small oil lamp, a brass bowl, a silver cup and a tray of sweets are arranged for puja. A second smaller murti in pink and green sits to the left. No people are visible.2013-07-12March 14 20132013-03-14A silver deity murti seated on an ornate silver throne (peetha) with a high arched back, draped in a pink silk garment and wearing layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha mala. Red and yellow flower garlands hang on either side, and a white and gold cloth covers the altar behind. In the foreground are brass puja vessels, a small oil lamp flame, a kalasha-style brass pot with a handle, and a silver bowl. Smaller pink-draped figures and an ornate gold mandala-like object sit to the left. No people are visible in the scene.2013-05-19A small metal deity murti stands on a copper-toned arched peetha, dressed in a hot pink sari edged with gold borders and wearing a pendant necklace. A gold-and-green patterned cloth backdrop with embedded jewel-like bands sits behind it. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses frame the right side. In the foreground are a brass plate with a wrapped pink-and-gold bundle, a silver bowl, a small brass cup and a flower offering, with a lit oil lamp at the lower edge. No people are visible.2013-07-11A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a golden-framed deity murti with a pink silk cloth draped over its body, layered gold and pearl necklaces and a large jewelled pendant. Beside it on a brass base is a rounded object wrapped in pink cloth with a blue bead garland and rudraksha beads. Carved stone pillars with ornate scrollwork and a red silk drape frame the scene. No people are visible.2012-05-16Photograph of a metal deity murti seated on an ornate copper-coloured throne with a tall arched back and carved lion-like finials. The figure wears a red sari with gold border, layered beaded necklaces, a large pendant, a crown-like headdress and a red tilak. Behind it hang orange and gold cloths with a patterned maroon-and-gold border, and white and red flower garlands frame the scene. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a red and gold object with a rudraksha mala lies at lower left.2013-05-14 +1 copiesMarch 24 20132013-03-24March 06 20132013-03-06May 24 20132013-05-24August 07 20142014-08-07