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A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing in a silver-framed arched niche against a dark backdrop. The deity wears a silver crown, a tilak on the forehead, silver necklaces and a blue silk garment with gold borders, and is draped with red and white flower garlands. In front stands a white marble statue of a smiling figure in an orange-saffron robe with a saffron turban and white flower garland. To the lower right sits a small ornate framed shrine with a blue cloth, a lamp and an orange flower. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a dark stone deity murti in a white carved arch, dressed in a blue and gold silk skirt with a gold-bordered cloth draped over the shoulders, wearing a white crown and white garlands. Red and white flower garlands frame the arch. In the foreground a person kneels or bows in a gold and maroon garment, with a flower garland around the neck, facing the murti. A small blue-draped image sits in an oval frame at right, and a brass kalasha stands at left.2009-10-17September 14 20092009-09-14A temple shrine photograph of a black stone deity murti, a goddess with a tall silver crown, rows of gold and silver necklaces and a red and gold sari, framed by a silver arch and red, white and orange flower garlands. In front stands a white marble statue of a seated figure in an orange robe with a red headcloth, a rudraksha mala and a green and yellow flower garland, raising one hand in blessing. Smaller images with garlands sit nearby on a stepped platform, including one in a turquoise cloth and one in purple. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. No living people are visible.January 01 20102010-01-01 +1 copiesFebruary 03 20102010-02-03A dark stone deity murti stands in an ornate copper arch decorated with white and red-orange flower garlands. The figure wears a green silk skirt with gold-red borders and a jewelled crown, necklaces and earrings. In the lower corners, a small white marble bust wearing an orange head cloth and flower garland, and a gilded red-robed figure beside a copper shrine structure. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and carvings on a black background.2010-02-09A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti seated in a silver-framed arch, draped in a blue silk garment with gold border and adorned with garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a layered necklace and multiple ornaments. Two brass lamp-bearing female figures stand on either side of the arch holding oil lamps. In front, a small golden pedestal holds a second small deity figure with a halo, and a brass kalasha-style vessel with flower petals sits on the altar. A navy backdrop fills the background.February 04 20102010-02-04A 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 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 photograph of a shrine in a temple-style room. Centre: a dark stone deity murti of a goddess with a tall silver crown, earrings and layered jewelled necklaces, draped in a green silk sari with a red and gold border, framed by a silver arch and garlands of white jasmine and red-orange marigolds. In front, a white marble statue of a seated saint in orange robes with hands in namaste, wearing a garland and an orange turban-like cloth. Brass oil lamps (deepa stands) with peacock finials flank the shrine. Offerings sit on the floor: a silver plate with flowers, a conch shell, brass vessels and a folded green cloth. No living people are visible.2010-02-09A black stone deity murti seated in a silver arched frame with a lion-head crest, dressed in a royal blue silk garment with gold border and layered silver necklaces. Multicoloured garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers drape the arch and the figure, with a crown on its head. Two brass attendant figures holding lamps flank the base, and a small golden idol sits before the altar. Painted bluish-red and yellow decorative pillars with dove motifs stand on each side against a dark blue backdrop. No people are visible.