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A photograph of a festival shrine decorated for a Navaratri celebration, with no people visible. Two large deity murtis stand on either side, draped in yellow and red-and-white marigold and jasmine garlands with red rose accents. The left figure wears a red and gold sari and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, while the right figure holds a golden staff and wears ornate jewelled necklaces. In the centre a brass kalasha vessel sits on a gold-trimmed base, wrapped in yellow flower garlands and green leaves. Pink and red silk cloths with gold borders cover the altar in front, scattered with rose petals and flower bunches, and a green cloth and small brass plate lie at the left. A stone carved floral pillar motif is visible in the background.

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A photograph of a deity murti dressed in a red garment with a gold crown and an ornate jewelled necklace, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands. Beside it stands a gold-coloured metal vessel or ornate object also wrapped in yellow marigolds and red flowers. Behind them hang purple and teal silk cloths with gold embroidery and a red brocade drape, with pink and white flowers arranged at the base of the altar.2010-02-15 +1 copiesThree deity murti statues stand on a magenta cloth-covered platform, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. The central figure wears a red and white brocade dhoti, a tall ornate crown, and jeweled necklaces, holding a trident-like staff. Flanking figures wear green saris with gold borders, jeweled necklaces and garlands. Yellow flower petals are arranged in a small pattern in front of the figures. No people are visible; the statues are the sole subjects.2009-12-24Photograph of a richly decorated altar with a large gilded statue of a seated deity in pink and green silk, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. In front, a small silver-framed deity murti sits on a draped throne covered in maroon and gold fabric, adorned with rudraksha beads and flower garlands. Gold-toned pillars frame the scene and a small brass lamp sits at the base. No physical people are visible.2014-07-25Photo of a golden murti pair seated on a raised red-draped dais framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. The left figure wears a red turban, gold necklaces and holds a trident; the right figure wears a jewelled crown and red silk, holding a golden staff. In front, a large orange-draped object with a garland is adorned with jasmine and marigold strands, with small oil lamps and a kalasha at the base. No living people are visible.2011-11-06A temple shrine view of a deity murti dressed in a red garment and adorned with a white and red-jewelled necklace, wrapped in yellow marigold garlands with green leaves. Beside it stands a brass or copper kalasha-style pot, also garlanded with yellow flowers. Pink, white and orange flowers are arranged at the base. Behind are draped silks in blue, green and magenta with gold embroidery, and a brass object sits at the upper right. The scene reflects puja decoration of the shrine.2010-02-15August 07 20142014-08-07Night view of a golden arched shrine framing two standing deity murtis dressed in jeweled, sequined costumes and crowns, with a green silk backdrop. In front, two silver-brass kalasha pots are wrapped with garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses, topped with mango leaves and a brass lamp or vessel. The scene appears to be a festival or puja decoration; no people are visible.2013-10-15A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a large deity murti of a goddess seated on a golden-orange cushioned throne, wearing a crown and ornate jewelry and holding a trident and other implements. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers drape the murti and the altar. Golden lamps stand on either side, and mango leaves and green coconuts decorate the sides. In front of the throne sits a small white figure in a purple garment with a gold chain, and a smaller metal deity murti in the foreground is also garlanded. Red velvet hangings and gold-carved arches frame the scene. No living people are visible.July 25 20142014-07-25August 09 20152015-08-09April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a large pair of gilded and painted deity murti seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform, both wearing pink and red garments, gold crowns, red-and-gold necklaces and long garlands of yellow and pink flowers. A smaller white figure in pink clothing sits in front at the base, with a small shivalinga-like form draped with flowers at the centre. A smaller standing figure in red and pink stands in an arched niche on the right against a green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and small oil lamps sit on the steps in front, beside a bowl of flowers. Gold-leaf backdrop and carved stone pillars frame the shrine, and a hand is visible at the lower right edge.2012-02-11