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A flower-decorated shrine with a white marble figure seated on a golden throne, wearing a red robe, red cap and white garland, its right hand raised in blessing. Behind it stand gold-and-silver deity murti in ornate jewelled necklaces, and a golden kalasha-like finial tops the arch of garlands in white, yellow, red and purple. Brass pots, a small lamp and a metal vessel sit on the stone platform in front. At the left edge, a person in orange robes holds a brass plate. The image is a photograph of the shrine scene.

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A decorated shrine with a golden deity murti of a crowned, multi-armed figure behind it, draped in garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers. In front sits a small white statue of a seated figure in a red robe and red cap, with a white flower garland, raising one hand in blessing. Brass pots, a kalasha-style vessel, a brass lamp stand and a silver vessel sit on the stone platform. A copper or brass container with ornate engraving stands at the right. Part of an orange-robed figure is visible at the left edge. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and no physical people are clearly visible.2008-12-31A photograph of a richly decorated deity murti in a temple setting, draped with layers of white, yellow, red and purple flower garlands and a large golden crown-like headpiece. Below it, a white stone figure in a red robe with raised right hand, adorned with a white garland, sits within the floral arrangement. Brass puja vessels, a bell, a brass lamp and small silver pots with flower petals sit on the altar in front, and a standing figure in orange robes appears at the upper left. This is a statue, so no physical people are counted in the foreground beyond the partially visible robed attendant. a person is not clearly present in person.2008-12-31March 03 20112011-03-03Close view of a temple deity with a large gilded ornamental pillar or throne, draped in orange and red fabric and heavily garlanded with yellow, red, purple and white flower strands and yellow beaded garlands. In front sits a white statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes, orange head covering, rudraksha-style beads and one hand raised in blessing. Brass lamps and copper and brass ritual vessels stand on the altar in the foreground. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person.2011-07-17A photograph of a decorated shrine with a large golden-framed arch housing a pair of deity murtis, a male figure with a red-orange turban, trident and jewelled necklaces beside a female figure with a crown and gold ornaments. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. In front stands a golden kalasha-like vessel and a small white statue in red robes with garland and raised hand, placed at the base. On the left, a woman in orange robes holds an oil lamp toward the shrine. Brass pots, plates of flowers, a lamp and a silver vase sit on the platform.2008-12-31A photograph of a richly decorated deity shrine framed by an ornate gold arch. Two large gilded murtis stand behind, one with a trident and red turban, the other with a crown and flower garlands, both draped in multi-coloured marigold and rose garlands. In front sits a small white figure in red clothing with a raised hand and white garland, and a golden kalasha-like vessel with garlands. Two attendants in orange robes stand at left; one holds a tray of flowers. Brass oil lamps, bowls and a small pyramid-shaped vessel are arranged on the altar ledge.2008-12-31A decorated shrine with a golden arch framing a large deity murti of a standing male figure with a red turban, trident and jewelled necklaces, beside a female consort figure in a magenta sari. Both are garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers. In front, a small white figure in red robes wearing a garland sits on a seat, and a golden kalasha stands at the centre. Two attendants in saffron-orange robes stand at left, one with a purple garland; the other, bent over, holds a small brass lamp and bell. Brass pots, a lamp, a flower tray and a silver vessel sit on the altar ledge.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Photograph inside a temple shrine dressed with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A large gold-plated Shiva lingam with a silver-ornamented base stands at centre, with a seated bronze-coloured deity murti behind it with crown and jewelled ornaments, beside a consort figure in blue and gold. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at left, and a person in an orange robe holds a tray with a lamp or offering plate. A seated white figure in red garments and red turban, wearing a garland, sits in front of the lingam. Brass pots, a silver vessel, a lamp stand and flower-covered plates sit in the foreground.2009-01-01A woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap-skirt performs an aarti with a brass oil lamp with a flame before a decorated shrine. Behind her stand large gilded deity murtis of a male figure wearing an orange turban, a trident and multi-strand jewelled necklaces, and a female figure in a red sari with gold jewellery. The shrine is draped with garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. In front, a small white statue in red robes with a white garland sits on a golden seat, flanked by brass pots, a kalasha, a small pyramid-shaped object and a plate of flowers. The scene is a temple-style puja.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31