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A standing bronze or stone statue of a deity in an ancient stone niche, wearing an orange shawl draped over one shoulder and a multicolored beaded garland around its neck. Golden ceremonial banners with embossed patterns hang on the right, and small offerings and a ritual lamp sit at the base. A partly visible white statue wrapped in an orange cloth lies in the lower right foreground. No living people are visible.

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July 02 20072007-07-02July 02 20072007-07-02A photograph inside a dim stone temple chamber at Angkor Wat. A large golden-brown Buddha statue stands centrally, draped with an orange-and-gold shawl and a colourful garland, flanked by gold-painted wooden panels. In the foreground, a bare-shouldered young man in an orange cloth sits with his back to the camera, while a woman with curly reddish hair in a white top and yellow patterned skirt raises a phone to photograph the statue. A second person in an orange garment stands at the left edge.2007-07-02July 02 20072007-07-02Photograph of a weathered stone sanctuary doorway at Angkor Wat, Cambodia, with carved lintel and worn pillars. Inside the recess sits a dark stone figure, partly obscured by decay, draped with a long orange cloth. Small brass or gold-coloured figures flank the entrance, incense sticks stand in a holder, a yellow cloth lies on the floor and a large round metal gong or bell rests in the foreground beside a red-and-silver ceremonial implement. No people are visible.2007-07-02July 02 20072007-07-02A stone deity murti stands in a niche of a weathered temple wall, draped with an orange-red cloth and a yellow marigold garland with multicoloured flower strands. Beside it, a reclining red-painted figure lies on a stone slab, and a small oil lamp is lit at the lower left. No people are visible.2007-07-02July 02 20072007-07-02A photograph inside a stone temple chamber at Angkor Wat. A large dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands at centre, draped in an orange and gold cloth, with a tall crown-like headdress and garlands under a red and green canopy. In front is a round offering table with lit white candles, small green and gold decorated offerings, flower garlands, a brass bowl and incense sticks. On the left, a bare-chested man with long dark hair, orange cloth draped over his shoulder and a red tilak on his forehead stands near the table. On the right, a partly visible person in white holds incense sticks. The person on the left has appearance cues consistent with the page's reference to a person, including long hair, an orange shawl and a tilak, but this is an uncertain appearance-based label.2007-07-02Photograph inside a stone temple doorway at Angkor Wat, Cambodia. A large carved stone deity statue with multiple arms stands in the niche, draped in an orange-gold cloth and under a green and red canopy. In front, a shaved-headed man in white clothing crouches on a red patterned mat, tending an offering with lit oil lamps, flower garlands and a stone bowl. In the right foreground, a figure with long dark hair and an orange garment is seen from behind, facing the shrine. Dim stone pillars and walls frame the scene.2007-07-02A stone deity murti with multiple arms stands within an ancient temple niche at Angkor Wat, Cambodia. The sculpture is draped in a flowing gold-orange cloth and adorned with a necklace. A green and orange canopy with red tassels hangs above it. Below, offerings are arranged on a white altar: small conical lamps decorated with green and red, bowls, and flowers. Weathered sandstone carvings and pillars frame the shrine. No people are visible in the frame.2007-07-02Photograph inside a stone temple at Angkor Wat, Cambodia, showing a tall carved stone deity statue with multiple arms draped in a large golden-yellow shawl. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in orange robes with bare shoulders extends hands over a white-draped altar table holding flower-decorated offerings, brass bowls and incense sticks. To the right, a bald man in a white robe holds a bundle of incense sticks toward the altar. A uniformed attendant in a white shirt stands at the left edge near a pillar. Pink and yellow flower garlands and burning incense sticks are arranged around the statue's base.2007-07-02