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A photograph of a ceremonial altar setup. A standing metal statue of a deity wears a white sari, a jewelled crown, a rudraksha mala and a red pendant, and holds a staff. Beside it, a second figure draped in a white cloth is adorned with layered rudraksha and beaded necklaces. A golden bowl in the foreground holds water with red rose petals and two small golden objects. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from a gilded throne-like backdrop with ornate red and gold embellishments, and gold-bordered silk fabric hangs at the right. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a standing metal statue of a figure wearing a white silk sari-style garment, a crown, and multiple rudraksha malas with a red stone pendant, placed in front of a golden ornate throne-like backdrop with a decorative arch. Beside it on a wooden table is a folded white cloth draped with brown beaded malas and a gold-toned ornament, and a brass plate of offerings in front holds red flower petals. A garland of yellow and red flowers hangs at the left, and a gold-and-cream textile hangs at right. No living people are visible.2013-12-04September 07 20132013-09-07A golden metal deity murti in an ornate golden arched frame sits on a golden throne flanked by carved lion figures. The murti wears a white and pale green cloth, a crown, and many rudraksha mala necklaces with a large ceremonial necklace and bead garlands. Yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands frame the throne, with a teal cloth and purple fabric behind it. A smaller white-and-green clad murti sits in front, draped with rudraksha malas. Brass vessels and a brass pot stand nearby. No people are visible.2013-10-12A golden metal deity murti stands in an ornate golden arched prabhavali behind a small shivalinga draped in white cloth. The standing figure wears a white sari with a silver border, a crown, pearl and rudraksha necklaces, and holds a ritual object in one hand. Carved stone pillars frame the background, and a garland of white and magenta flowers lies in front on a blue cloth. Carved lions decorate the golden arch. No people are visible.2013-01-21A photograph of a gilded, ornate throne-like alcove holding a small standing metal murti of a deity dressed in white and pale green silk, adorned with multiple rudraksha malas, a crown and a jeweled necklace. Beside it sits a second, smaller figure draped in white and green cloth with a green and red jeweled garland. Red and gold brocade hangings frame the scene, with red and yellow flower garlands and pink flowers at the base. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and deity murtis.2013-10-22February 24 20132013-02-24 +1 copiesPhotograph of two deity murti displayed on a low wooden platform in a temple setting. On the left, a Shiva lingam draped in white cloth with gold borders and adorned with a jewelled necklace of red and white stones and a green bead mala. On the right, a standing female deity murti in white draped sari with gold border, wearing layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a tall golden crown and a yellow flower at its base. Behind them stands a red silk cloth, a gilded carved pillar, and a folded teal sari with gold border at the right edge. No people are visible.2013-09-11A golden metal statue of a goddess stands in an ornate golden arched niche with carved scrollwork and lion-like brackets, dressed in a green sari with gold border, wearing layered beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and a jewelled pendant, and holding a small vessel in one hand. Beside it sits a smaller green-draped form with a gold necklace, coin ornaments and bead garlands, set on a wooden base over orange silk. Carved stone pillars and a red silk cloth frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2012-04-18 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20132013-09-27 +1 copiesA golden statue of a deity murti stands on a raised platform, dressed in white and gold cloth with a gold crown, heavy jeweled necklaces and a rudraksha-style bead garland. Beside it sit a silver-toned kalasha-like vessel and a small wooden stand draped with a dark red cloth, with a green and maroon bead mala laid out. Silver pots line the lower left, and a window with a red curtain and carved stone pillars frames the background. The statue is a depiction, not a person, so no physical people are present.2013-09-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a dark Shiva lingam wrapped in a rust-orange cloth and draped with a garland of red roses and yellow flowers. In front, a small silver utsava murti of a goddess sits on a silver-framed seat, adorned with red garments, gold jewellery and beaded necklaces. Brass bowls and a wooden platform sit at the base. Behind, a golden decorated arch frames a green-curtained niche holding a standing statue of a devotee in red-orange dhoti and shawl with hands in anjali. No physical people are visible.2014-01-01Close view of a golden ornate throne-shaped frame enclosing a small metal deity murti dressed in pale silver-blue silk with green trim, draped in rudraksha malas and a jewelled necklace. Beside it stands a second small murti in a similar silk garment wearing layered rudraksha beads and red-and-gold ornaments on a wooden platform. Behind them is a large figure in orange-and-gold silk and rudraksha garlands, with red and white flower garlands and a brass oil lamp and kalasha in front. Magenta and purple fabric fills the background, and scattered petals lie on the wooden surface. No people are clearly visible.2013-10-15