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Close view of a shrine altar with a seated bronze deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a crown and a red tilak, flanked by two golden lion figures. Brass oil lamps with tall stems stand on a maroon velvet cloth in front, and a brass figure of a small standing deity sits at lower right. Behind the altar, a person in a yellow garment and red cloth is partly visible among garlands of yellow and red flowers. No people are clearly in the foreground beyond this partially visible figure.

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MAy 19 20212021-05-19March 13 20202020-03-13 +1 copiesDecember 02 20162016-12-02A richly gilded shrine interior with an ornate golden throne-like altar at the centre, topped by a decorative canopy. A deity murti sits on the altar draped in red cloth and heavy garlands of pink and orange flowers. Golden lion and elephant figures flank the platform, with brass kalasha-style lamps and oil lamps in front, a small floral arrangement and offerings on red mats. Golden pillars, umbrellas and colourful banners frame the scene. No people are visible.2020-07-05A small bronze deity murti is seen framed by dense garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red flowers, arranged in layered strands across a decorated palanquin or ratha. A lit oil lamp with a flickering flame stands at the lower right, and yellow flower clusters hang in the foreground. No physical people are visible, and the scene appears to be a festival procession decorated for worship.2021-05-27A photograph of a temple ritual in a gold-ornate shrine. In the foreground, a deity murti is heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigold and white jasmine, with red and green leaves and red flower strands. Small brass elephant figures and a brass lamp stand on a red cloth-covered platform. On the right, a hand holds a silver aarti plate with a lit flame, while a brass oil lamp burns beside the altar. Gilded columns and carved lattice panels frame the scene. No physical people are visible beyond the hand.2021-05-27Temple ritual photograph in a shrine decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and golden lion and elephant figures. Central deity murti in red and gold garments with ornate crown and jewellery is adorned with flower garlands, flanked by two figures in orange and gold dress. A fire burns in a pit in front of brass kalashas and offering vessels with mango leaves. On the right, a man in orange robe, rudraksha bracelet and striped head covering holds a lit oil lamp aarti. The man's face is turned away from the camera, so his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2021-05-19Photo 11728683 +2 copiesPhotograph of ornate gilded metal utsava murti figures seated on lion-carved thrones with arched backs and kirtimukha tops, arranged on a wooden platform before a shrine. The central figure in the foreground is a small deity murti in a magenta garment and crown-like headwear, with a lamp stand at right and a figure in red-and-gold robes beyond. Behind them, garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and purple blooms hang over a large deity image draped in gold and orange cloth. A lit oil lamp stands at far right. No living people are visible.2016-12-02Close-up photograph of a ritual altar with a small bronze deity murti standing centre, holding a trident-like staff and wearing a red tilak on its forehead. Behind it, a seated bronze deity with multiple arms is visible. Two coconuts wrapped in red cloth and gold-trimmed leaves are placed on silver bases, with green leaves and a yellow flower arranged around them. A brass bell and a golden figure are in the background. No people are visible.2021-05-19A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a gilded brass lamp-bearing female figurine standing on a lotus base, holding a bowl or lamp in both hands. A person in an orange saffron garment reaches toward a small silver-toned deity figure and a brass dish on the left. Behind them, a deity murti is draped in a red silk sari with gold zari border and garlanded with yellow marigolds and white flowers, with a gold necklace and a small silver ornament hanging from it. A brass kalasha-like pedestal stands in front, decorated with lotus flowers and white garlands. Lower right shows a gilded arched frame with figures. Gold, red and orange dominate the scene.A small gilded bronze murti of a multi-armed goddess seated atop a lion, holding a trident and other attributes, stands on an ornate rectangular base on a red wooden floor. Behind it, the gold-carved legs of a throne-like stand are visible at left, and a partial figure in white dhoti and cloth sits at the left edge. At right, an orange-clad arm and a gold pedestal appear. Dark purple drapery forms the backdrop. No faces of physical people are shown.2006-10-19