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Close-up photograph of a golden-yellow carved deity murti standing in a niche with an arched kirtimukha-style frame, holding an object in one hand and an ornate shield-like or flower-shaped element in the upper area. A small stepped shrine or stupa-like structure sits at lower left, and a round window opening is visible at right. No physical people are visible; the figures shown are sculptural.

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October 21 20062006-10-21A photograph of golden-yellow painted sculptures in a temple setting. In the foreground a small golden tiered shrine or pedestal sits among scattered pink and red flower petals. Behind it a standing golden figure of a deity, with a flower garland and red tilak, stands within an ornate arched frame with a golden canopy. A large golden foot is visible at the left edge, and round window openings appear in the background wall. No people are visible.2006-10-21Close-up photograph of a yellow-painted temple sculpture in a shrine. A carved deity figure stands in a niche with an arched frame, wearing a necklace and an elaborate headdress, with a pink flower garland draped over its upper body. A small stepped kalasha-like pinnacle sits at the lower left, with scattered marigold petals nearby. No people are visible; the frame reads as a deity murti rather than a person, and the scene is decorated for the Deepavali festival observance described in the page's context.2006-10-21A photograph of a temple shrine heavily coated with white and cream paste. A carved stone deity figure in a decorated arched niche is visible, with the paste running down the surfaces and collecting on the floor. No people are visible in the frame. The image is dated 21 10 2006 in red digits at the lower right.2006-10-21A photograph of a gilded carved figure of a deity standing in an ornate arched niche within a golden-hued shrine. The figure wears layered jewelled necklaces and a pleated garment, with a red kumkum mark on the forehead and a pink flower garland draped over the chest. A carved canopy or hood sits above the head. Yellow petals or offerings lie on the floor, and a round window opening is visible to the right. No people are visible.2006-10-21Close-up photograph of a golden carved temple wall. A standing female deity figure in a niche is framed by an arched kirtimukha-style gable and columns, wearing a tall crown, layered necklaces and a flared lower garment. A circular window with a dark opening sits to the right. No people are visible.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing on a lotus pedestal within an ornate arched niche. A hand with a cloth or applicator is touching the statue's crown during abhishekam-style anointing. The figure wears a layered necklace, a garland, and a long drape, and holds a small object in one hand. Rearing lion or mythical animal carvings flank the niche, and a round opening is visible beside it. Wet floor and scattered petals suggest ritual washing. No physical people beyond the hand are visible.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21Close view of gilded temple shrine interior with no people visible. Central gold-toned Hindu deity murti stands in an arched niche with a raised hand and a red kumkum mark on its forehead. Beside it sits a small gold shivalinga-style stepped pedestal with red flower petals scattered around. A large gold foot and leg of a bigger statue rise at left, with dark round openings in the wall and white petals strewn on the golden floor.2006-10-21Close photograph of a gilded metal murti of a standing deity inside an ornate arched shrine niche, with a golden hand and foot of a larger figure visible at the left. Below, a small gilded tiered stand and a shallow gold tray sit on a wet, reddish-stained floor. No people are visible in the frame.2006-10-21