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A photograph of a deity murti seated in a silver arched shrine, clad in a red brocade garment with silver necklaces and a conical golden crown, holding a trident. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers frame the figure, and rows of lit oil lamps surround the base. A small golden ornate frame and offerings sit before the murti. No people are visible.

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A night photograph of a deity murti seated in a dark shrine niche framed by garlands of yellow, red, white and black flowers. The figure wears a red silk garment, layered crystal and bead necklaces, a tall golden crown, and carries a trident-like staff. Before it sits a golden arched frame over a brass lamp stand, surrounded by many lit oil lamps and brass lamps. No physical people are visible.2007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24A night photograph of a shrine niche framed by a gilded arch, showing a seated deity murti dressed in red cloth with a gold crown, trident, and red and white flower garlands draped around the arch. Rows of small oil lamps glow on the ground and steps in front of the deity. No physical people are visible.2007-11-24A temple shrine holds a seated deity murti dressed in a pink silk sari with layered silver and gold necklaces and a flower garland framing a silver arch. The figure holds a trident, and the murti is decorated with garlands in yellow, white, green and red. Brass lamp-bearer figures stand on either side, and many small oil lamps glow on the dark tiled floor. In front are a brass kalasha or lingam-style vessel, small brass and steel puja vessels, a plate with kumkum and flowers, and a woven mat. Decorative painted cloth banners flank the shrine. No people are visible.2007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, seated within a silver arch framed by a dark blue curtain. The figure wears a red-pink silk sari, a gold crown, layered white and pink garlands, and carries a trident. A large garland of yellow, white and green flowers arches behind it. Brass lamp-holder figures stand on either side holding oil lamps, with small diyas on the floor and a brass kalasha-style vessel in front. Decorative woven hangings with bird and flower motifs flank the shrine. No people are visible.A dark-stone deity murti in a red and gold silk sari stands in a silver arched shrine framed with garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The figure holds a trident and wears a silver crown and layered silver necklaces. Two gold lamp-bearer figurines flank the shrine, a smaller red-clad figure sits in a gold arch below, and in the foreground stand a shallow silver and brass offering set, a conch-shaped vessel, cups, a kalasha-style pot and a small orange cloth on a stone platform, with a woven mat at the lower left. No people are visible.A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti standing in a shrine niche, adorned with a silver crown and a red draped garment. Garlands of white jasmine and bands of yellow, red, white and green flowers hang over its shoulders and down the sides. A tall staff topped with a sugarcane-like stalk leans against the figure. Ornate silver arch framing surrounds the niche. Brass lamp-bearing figures stand on either side, and a brass kalasha and small decorated stand sit in front. No people are visible.2007-01-07November 24 20072007-11-24