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A gilded deity murti of Shiva is decorated with white and marigold garlands arranged in red, yellow and white bands, a purple and gold turban, and a gold-trimmed purple dhoti. Two large brass trishulas flank the figure, and at the lower left a hand holds a lit oil lamp as an aarti is performed. The dark background sets off the golden shrine canopy. No person is clearly visible apart from the lamp-holding hand.

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February 03 20152015-02-03March 16 20202020-03-16 +2 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti of Shiva in an ornate gilded shrine, decorated with garlands of white jasmine and yellow-red marigolds. The murti wears a purple cloth, a crown-like headpiece, and gold ornaments, with a cobra carved in gold at its base. In the left foreground a person with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange cloth and gold armlets, holds a lit oil lamp toward the murti, while a gold trident stands beside them. A golden drape frames the scene against a black background.2016-09-01Photograph of a golden ornate shrine arch framing a deity murti of Shiva decorated with white jasmine and red-and-yellow flower garlands, a serpent coiled over its head and a golden bull (Nandi) figure in front. A woman in a yellow silk sari and gold armlet stands at left holding a trident and lighting an oil lamp or aarti, while a golden trident stands at right. Gold cloth drapes behind the shrine, with a dark background and a decorative umbrella at top.2016-09-01Three deity murtis, richly decorated, stand in front of a large golden multi-hooded serpent canopy (naga kudai). The central figure wears an ornate crown, a heavy jewelled necklace and a broad sash, and is garlanded with red, yellow and white flower garlands with green leaves; flanking figures wear similar garlands and gold-patterned sashes. Behind them hang orange, gold and green draped cloths, banana leaves and a dark stone figure at the right edge. The setting suggests a temple or festival decoration.2016-12-19A temple-style ritual photograph at night. A bare-chested priest in an orange-gold dhoti stands at left, raising a lit lamp toward an ornately decorated deity murti seated in a gilded arch with a trident. The murti is draped in white and purple cloth, adorned with thick garlands of white jasmine and red-yellow flowers, and a snake coils behind it. A golden bull (nandi-like) figure sits in front, and additional tridents flank the shrine. Gold canopy fringe hangs above, and a brass plate rests at the lower left. No a person candidate is visibly present.2016-09-01A decorated deity murti of a goddess seated on a raised platform before an ornate carved golden arch. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a purple and gold garment, a heavy red and gold jewelled necklace and large gem-studded armour-like ornaments, with gold arms and a lotus-like sceptre. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red roses drape the platform and figure, with flanking smaller murtis and a brass oil lamp at right. A priest in saffron dress stands at the right edge handling the lamp during puja. No people are seated in the scene other than the partially visible priest.2016-10-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple puja before a large golden deity murti dressed with yellow, red and white flower garlands and green jewelled earrings. A man on the left wears a maroon turban, bare upper body, bracelets and a flower garland, holding a lit oil lamp toward the murti. Golden arm ornaments and a jewelled crown-like headdress decorate the large figures behind. Ornate flower decorations surround the scene.2016-12-14Two golden deity murtis stand on a raised platform before a gold-embroidered green backdrop and an ornate golden arch. The left figure, Shiva form, holds a trident and wears a dark crown, ornate silver-gold chest piece and garlands of red and white flowers, with a purple skirt and gold-bordered white cloth. The right figure, a goddess form, wears a dark crown and gold jewellery, with garlands and a white and gold sari. A kalasha-like golden vessel with a orange cloth and red-and-white garlands sits at the right. Red curtains and stone carvings frame the scene. No living people are visible.2011-09-16December 23 20162016-12-23November 02 20132013-11-02September 01 20162016-09-01