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A dark-stone deity murti seated within a silver arch, adorned with a silver crown, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, and a cream gold-brocade cloth with orange border. Multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers drape the arch on both sides. Two gilded standing attendant figures hold oil lamps at the sides, and a small golden shrine or pedestal with a seated figure and yellow flowers sits in front. Dark blue drapery forms the backdrop on a polished floor.

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A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti seated within an ornate silver arch decorated with a silver makara-style crown motif. The black-faced murti wears a silver crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a gold-and-cream brocade draped cloth edged in orange. A garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers hangs across the arch and drapes around the murti. Two gilded standing female lamp-bearers hold oil lamps flanking the arch. In front, a small golden shrine or peetha holds a smaller seated figure garlanded with red and white flowers, and yellow flowers rest in a silver tray. No people are visible; the scene shows a temple altar display.A dark stone deity murti of a seated goddess stands in a silver arch with a carved lion-face crest at the top. The figure wears a tall jeweled silver crown, multiple layered gold and silver necklaces, and a cream sari with a gold-patterned weave and orange border. Garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers drape from the arch down both sides. Two brass lamp-bearing figures stand on either side holding lit oil lamps. In front, a small brass object sits on a tray with yellow flowers, and a smaller shrine figure with a garland is set on a silver pedestal. No people are visible.A photograph of a dark-complexioned deity murti seated within an ornate silver arched frame, decorated with yellow, orange, white, red and green flower garlands. The murti wears a white and gold brocade garment with a red-orange border, layered silver and bead necklaces, and a silver crown. Two gold-coloured standing female lamp-bearer figures flank the shrine holding oil lamps. In front, a small silver and gold shrine holds a smaller image, with yellow and red flowers scattered on the platform and a bunch of bananas beside it. No people are visible.2007-01-07A black-faced deity murti is seated in a silver arched shrine framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red, white and green flowers. The figure wears a cream and gold brocade sari with an orange border, layered silver and gold necklaces, and a silver crown. Two gilded attendant figures holding oil lamps flank the shrine. In front, a smaller murti stands in its own arch, surrounded by flowers. A heap of bananas sits to the right and a brass lamp with yellow and red flower offerings lies in the foreground. No people are visible.2007-01-07A black stone deity murti stands in a silver arch decorated with floral garlands in yellow, red, white and green. The murti wears an orange silk drape, a tall ornate silver crown, layered jewelled necklaces and bracelets. Two gold standing figures hold oil lamps on either side. In front is a small silver seated figure within a gold arch, and below it a gold yantra-shaped vessel with pink flowers. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti stands in a silver arched shrine niche against a dark navy drape, decorated with a garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The deity wears a gold silk dhoti-like garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a tall silver-jewelled crown and gold armlets. A silver lion-face makara torana tops the arch. Two golden standing lamp-bearing figures flank the shrine, and a small brass kalasha with flower offerings sits on a platform below. Decorative tapestry panels with floral motifs and a dove emblem hang on each side of the shrine, and the ceiling is white with geometric beams.A photograph of a shrine niche with a dark-stone deity murti seated under an ornate silver arch topped by a carved makara-style crest. The murti wears a white and gold draped garment, a crown-like headpiece, layered silver necklaces and a garland of orange and white flowers. A green, yellow, red and white flower garland drapes around the arch. Two brass oil lamp stands flank the murti, with a bunch of bananas and a small brass vessel with flowers placed in front. Decorative embroidered hangings in red, blue, green and yellow with floral motifs hang on either side. No people are visible.2007-01-07A temple shrine with a dark-stone deity murti seated in the centre, wearing a gold silk sari-like drape, layered silver necklaces and a tall ornate crown. A garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers arches over the figure, and a silver arch framed by a lion-face crest surrounds it. Two brass lamp-bearing female figures stand on either side, and a brass kalasha with flowers sits in front of a smaller deity image on a silver platform. Navy drapes with colourful patterned borders hang behind. No people are visible.A photograph of a black-stone deity murti seated on a pedestal within an ornate silver arch shrine against a dark blue backdrop. The murti wears a pink silk garment with purple and gold border, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a tall silver crown and a red-white-yellow-green flower garland draped around the arch. Two brass lamp-bearing female figures stand on either side holding oil lamps on yellow-painted bases. In front, a small golden utsava image sits within a gold halo on a silver stand, surrounded by yellow and pink flowers and a brass kalasha-like vessel. No people are visible.A photograph of a shrine inside a hall with a dark background. A large black stone deity murti seated on a raised throne-like pedestal is dressed in a white and gold silk sari-style garment, with layered silver and gold necklaces and a multi-coloured garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers draped across the shoulders and around the silver arch behind it. Two standing gilded brass lamp-bearer figures hold oil lamps on either side. In front, a smaller white deity figure sits within a gold halo, decorated with a yellow marigold garland. On the floor is a brass puja setup with a kalasha-style vessel, brass bowls, a lamp, a plate of yellow flowers, and a woven straw mat. No people are visible.2007-01-07A shrine photograph showing a dark-faced deity murti seated under an ornate silver arch decorated with a carved face at the top. The murti wears a tall crown, a white draped garment with gold border, layered silver and gold necklaces and a red-and-white garland with yellow marigold strands. Two gilded attendant figures holding lamps stand on either side of the arch. In front sits a small white and gold murti on a platform with a gold kalasha-like vessel, marigold garlands, a brass plate of yellow flowers, a set of brass and steel puja vessels, a small lamp and a woven mat. No people are visible.2007-01-07A photograph of a shrine housing a black-faced deity murti seated under an ornate silver arch topped with a lion-face motif. The deity wears a cream and gold silk sari with orange border, layered silver and white garlands, and a silver crown. Two gold-toned female lamp-bearer figures stand on either side holding oil lamps. A pile of bananas sits at the right, and a small kalasha-like metal object with yellow and red flowers rests on the foreground platform. Yellow, red, white and green floral garlands drape the arch. No people are visible.2007-01-07