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Three seated deity murti are decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red-and-white flowers on a crimson satin draped platform. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, a layered jewelled necklace and a green-and-white garland, and holds a whisk-like object in one hand. The two flanking figures wear jewelled necklaces and crowns, and are seated on red cloth. Bananas and a tray of pink and white flower petals sit in the foreground, a small flame burns at the base, and a blue curtain backs the shrine. Stone steps painted in red and white frame the scene, and a lit painted panel is visible at the right. No people are visible.

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August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a temple shrine showing three metal deity murtis on a raised red-draped platform, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red rose garlands. The central figure is a standing deity murti with a tall crown, jewelled necklaces and a green-rimmed face or shield-like ornament; flanking figures wear ornate jewelled necklaces, crowns and red-maroon garments. Behind them are colourful draped cloths in purple, yellow and green, brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels on a shelf. No people are visible.2012-10-23A photograph of a temple-style festival setting under a tent-like canopy. Two deity murtis are seated on a red-draped platform, adorned with heavy gold ornaments, crowns and thick garlands of yellow and orange marigolds. Beside them stands a tall ornate kalasha-style pedestal decorated with flower garlands and a small deity figure. On the left, a man in white dhoti and saffron-coloured head covering bends forward over a table laden with flowers and offerings. A few other people are seated in the background, and a golden ceremonial umbrella hangs above.2015-07-17February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of three metal deity murtis dressed in gold and jewelled ornaments, adorned with long garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, standing behind a red cloth-covered altar. In front, a man in an orange-brown dhoti with a gold border sits at the lower right, tending offerings and a brass vessel, while a bundle of firewood sits in a metal bucket at lower left. Potted plants and a painted pillar frame the left side, and a red-and-white striped step is visible at right. The setting appears to be an outdoor evening puja or homa space.2014-11-25December 24 20092009-12-24Night photograph of a decorated deity murti flanked by two smaller standing figures, all heavily adorned with flower garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. The central figure wears a tall silver crown, a jewelled chest ornament and layered necklaces. The flanking figures wear silver crowns and orange-red garments. Colourful painted pillars with geometric and floral patterns frame the scene, and garlands are draped in arches overhead. No physical people are visible.2011-10-06December 16 20172017-12-162015-July-302015-07-30Night-time photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a fire pit burning in front of a raised altar draped in red cloth. Several deity murti figures stand on the altar, adorned with white and red garlands, gold crowns and jewelled necklaces. A dark-skinned priest in a white dhoti stands at the left edge holding a brass plate. Behind the altar, a tall backdrop of marigold, red and green garlands frames a gold-edged arch. Brass vessels and flower offerings sit at the base beside the flames.2013-07-19November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a dimly lit shrine decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. Central figures are deity murtis: a standing figure with a crown and a seated figure with a gold crown and red garments, with a gold shivalinga in front. A bald priest in an orange-saffron cloth stands at the left of the shrine, facing the deities with his hands joined. Two tall brass oil lamps flank the central lingam, and small offerings lie on the platform. The arched frame behind is covered in red, purple and yellow flower garlands.2015-11-18