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A decorated shrine alcove with a gold-framed niche holding a small deity murti or sacred image, surrounded by pink rose garlands and white jasmine strands. Lit brass oil lamps stand on either side, and trays of loose flowers, rose petals, a green leaf and lemon-like fruit rest on the altar base. A row of silver ritual vessels and lamps sits at right. No people are visible.

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June 27 20122012-06-27 +2 copiesJune 23 20122012-06-23 +1 copiesA photograph of an empty shrine alcove framed by a white arched niche with a carved crest. Inside, a golden canopied altar holds a small deity murti and a gold-framed picture, decorated with pink and white flower garlands and a strand of lights. Brass and silver vessels, a kalasha-style pot, oil lamps and plates of flowers sit on a brown marble platform and a green-draped table, with an orange cloth hanging to the right. No people are visible.2012-06-05June 04 20122012-06-04A dark stone deity murti stands within a gilded arched shrine niche with a golden crown-like top and ornate lion-motif side brackets against a veined marble wall. Thick garlands of red and pink flowers and white jasmine strands drape over the figure, which wears a gold necklace and a yellow cloth. Fresh green leaves and flower petals are placed at its base, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right side of the shrine. The scene is a temple altar with flower offerings, with no people visible.2012-05-18A photograph of a shrine niche with a golden ornate canopy topped by silver finials and a silver cornice, framing a gilded inner shrine garlanded with white jasmine strings and pink flowers. Pink petals are scattered on the altar tiers. A small deity figure stands at the left, partly covered by pink blossoms, and four polished silver kalasha-style vessels stand on the lower ledge, with a brass oil lamp burning to the right. Warm orange string lights outline the arch. No people are visible.2012-05-11Interior view through a doorway into a small shrine niche lined with brown marble and framed by a white arched surround with an orange-lit inner arch. Inside sits a golden ornamental throne-like canopy with silver pillars holding a deity murti, with pink flower garlands, a brass lamp and offerings on a tray beneath. A brass kalasha vessel stands at right, with silver and brass offering bowls and a small gold dish with a figurine on the lower left. No people are visible.2012-05-13A photograph of a richly decorated shrine niche with a gilded canopy framing a small golden palanquin-like throne. The shrine is draped with a long garland of pink roses and flanked by brass oil lamps with lit flames, and stainless brass vessels stand in front. Behind the golden throne, seated small figures and a deity murti are visible, along with a kalasha-like finial at the top. No people are visible in the scene.2012-06-05 +1 copiesJune 04 20122012-06-04June 01 20122012-06-01A photograph of an ornate gold canopy shrine framed by thick garlands of pink roses, with rose petals heaped in the centre. Beside it sits a small seated deity murti in dark blue and gold dress with white flower garlands, and metal vessels rest on the altar ledge in front. A corner of white and gold cloth is visible at the right edge. No people are visible in the frame.2012-06-04May 10 20122012-05-10