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A photograph of a deity murti pair in a decorated shrine niche. Two golden-faced figures sit under a gilded arch framed with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a teal-blue sari with silver ornaments and a crown, and the figure beside has a silver crown and necklaces. A woman in an orange robe with long dark hair stands at left, reaching toward the murti with a red cloth, while a second person in orange holds a silver tray. A brass oil lamp and a silver kalasha sit in the foreground. Red drapery hangs behind the figures.

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A photograph of a temple ritual before two decorated deity murti figures seated under a golden arch framed by yellow, purple and red marigold garlands. The murti on the left wears a red and gold crown with a crescent and a silver necklace; the one on the right wears a teal blue sari with gold border, silver jewellery and a tall silver crown. A person in an orange robe with long dark hair stands at left, raising one arm and holding a small object above the murti, while another person in orange holds a silver tray of offerings. A golden lamp stand and a silver kalasha-like pot sit in the foreground.2009-12-29December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 31 20082008-12-31December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with two large golden deity murtis decorated with garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers. The central murti wears a green, red and pink patterned turban, a crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a black and gold chest garment; the murti beside it wears a gold crown, gold jewellery and a blue sari. A man on the left wears an orange robe, a white and multicolour flower garland, a gold necklace and a red tilak, and holds a small offering plate with his right hand. Ornate gold arch frames the shrine. A partly visible hand holds a metal bowl at the bottom left.2008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 31 20082008-12-31A devotee with long dark hair and a white garment stands at left, touching the forehead of a large silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, layered jeweled necklaces, and a silver crown. Beside it sits a second silver-faced deity murti in a blue embroidered sari with gold jewelry and a tall crown. Both are framed by a gilded arch and garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Brass offering plates with lamps are in the foreground.2009-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine during a festival. Two golden murti of deities sit on an ornate peetha decorated with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown with a crescent, and a necklace of layered beads and gold. The figure on the right wears a pink and gold sari, gold jewellery and a tall crown. A person in an orange robe stands at the left edge with an arm extended toward the deity, and a hand holds a brass tray with a golden kalasha-style vessel in front of the flower-wrapped base. Gold arch framing surrounds the shrine and a garland of marigolds curves on the right.2008-12-31A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless robe with a white flower garland stands at left, his arm extended toward two golden deity murti decorated with jewelled crowns, a crescent ornament and necklaces. The murti wear red and teal garments and are framed by yellow, pink and purple marigold garlands and a gilded arch. At lower left, another person in orange holds a silver plate with offerings. The scene suggests a puja or worship offering before the murti.2009-12-29A priest in an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland stands at left, placing a hand on the head of a golden murti. Behind him, a golden-faced deity figure with a tall crown and blue silk sari with gold border, paired with a second figure in a magenta blouse and ornate gold jewelry, sits on a decorated throne framed by yellow marigold, red and purple flower garlands. A gold kalasha-style offering and ornate arch frame the scene. The setting is a temple-style hall with stone pillars.2009-12-27December 31 20082008-12-31