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Photo of two decorated murti figures in gilded arched alcoves framed with red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands and green leaves. The figure on the left, in blue and orange draped cloth with a crown and multiple necklaces, holds lamps in its raised hands. The figure on the right wears a leopard-print shawl over white and gold robes, a gold crown, layered gold necklaces, and holds a plate. A lion-like carved base sits below. Lower right corner shows a few partially visible heads of people in the crowd.

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Two golden deity murtis, each framed by a dense arch of marigold and red garlands with yellow, white and green foliage, stand in a temple sanctum. The left murti wears a gold crown and red-and-gold sari-style dress; the right murti wears a crown and a purple-and-gold garment with heavy gold ornaments. Ornate yellow-and-red tassels hang between them and a gilded lamp hangs above. A crowd of devotees is visible in the foreground, with only heads and shoulders showing, including a man with a tilak. Bright lights and a red-and-gold decorated ceiling frame the scene.2012-04-05Two seated deity murti, a male and a female figure, are shown in metallic silver-gold finish, framed by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and multicoloured flowers arranged in arches behind them. The left figure wears a tall crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a red sash with tassels, and holds one hand raised in blessing; the right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green-stone necklace and a red and gold embroidered blouse. Both are draped in yellow silk skirts edged with gold border above a pale blue cloth. An ornate gilded throne backdrop and dark red curtain stand behind, with green foliage in the foreground. No living people are visible.2013-07-16 +1 copiesDecember 23 20132013-12-23July 16 20132013-07-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple sanctum showing a central deity murti of Shiva seated on a golden throne-like seat with a crescent moon on a crown, flanked by a female murti in gold and purple sari with a tall decorated crown, and standing figures on either side, one in a red turban and one in a red headcloth with a rudraksha-style necklace. The figures are decorated with densely layered garlands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, purple and white, and an ornate golden arch frames the scene. In front lies a shivalinga adorned with garlands and a silver-trimmed base, with an oil lamp at the right edge. No living people are visible; all figures are statues.2017-12-02A photograph of a man standing barefoot on a stage at the left, smiling and raising his right hand in a greeting. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold ceremonial necklace, and long garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Beside him stands a golden pair of horses on a red-draped pedestal. Behind them, two golden metal deity murtis are richly adorned with multicoloured flower garlands, gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and yellow silk drapery, with a pink backdrop and brass oil lamps framing the scene. The man shows distinctive visible cues including a rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold necklace, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity.2013-07-21July 04 20132013-07-04Two gilded metal deity murtis are decorated for worship against a crimson draped backdrop with ornate gold-toned frame. The murti on the left wears a tall silver-and-gold crown, a heavy gold necklace and jewelled ornaments, with a garland of yellow flowers and red blossoms. The murti on the right wears a pink-and-gold headdress, a green-and-gold sari-style cloth, layered gold necklaces and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Tall brass oil lamps stand beside them, and a brass bird-topped staff rests in the centre, with a brass lamp in front. The scene suggests a temple-style abhishekam or puja setting.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple shrine during ritual worship. Central is a richly decorated deity murti of a seated god and goddess, draped in layered garlands of yellow, white, pink and green flowers and heavy gold and silver jewellery. In front, a standing priest in a dark maroon robe and red head-cloth holds a lamp toward the deities, while a second priest in white on the left holds a tray. On the right, a kneeling priest in a white cap with dark robes tends the altar beside a brass oil lamp, and a lit lamp sits on the floor. Garlands hang along the side of the shrine and small offerings lie on a wooden platform.2014-12-05March 10 20132013-03-10Two golden metal murti of deities are seated side by side on an orange draped platform, decorated with heavy floral garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. The left figure wears a tall golden crown, layered gold necklaces and earrings and holds a hand raised in blessing; the right figure wears a crown, red and white beaded necklaces and a jewelled garment. Behind them hang a magenta drape and gold-toned carved panels with bird motifs. The image is a photograph of a temple-style display of deity murti, with no physical people present.2013-11-15A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers forming an arch. Golden metal deity murtis stand behind a central figure: one with a crown and ornate jewellery, another with a fanned headdress, and a figure on the left in a maroon dress with pearl-like embellishments. In front, a bearded man in a maroon-brown robe and matching turban smiles and raises one hand in greeting, wearing a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala with a pendant and a floral garland with pink and white blooms. Flower garlands drape the shrine base and brass lamps sit at the front. The scene looks like a Hindu temple festival or darshan.2016-12-14