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A photograph of a decorated deity murti shrine framed by an ornate gold arch with a deep red curtain behind it. Two standing figures with Vaishnava-style white urdhva pundra markings on their foreheads are adorned with gold crowns, jewelry and flower garlands in red, orange, yellow and white. The central deity stands with a gold-and-silver mukut and a blue and pink garment, with a figure in a pale blue cloth and a small gold kalasha-like vessel placed in front. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. The scene is a temple altar decorated with flowers, with no physical people visible.

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch with red velvet drapery. Two silver-finished deity figures stand behind a central golden kalasha or pot-shaped vessel, heavily adorned with white jasmine garlands and multicolored flower garlands in red, orange, yellow and purple. The left figure wears a tall crown and a white Vaishnava urdhva pundra mark on the forehead, with a gold-bordered orange cloth; the right figure wears a jewelled crown, a silver necklace and a pink-and-blue sari. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small white figure in a blue cloth and turban sits at the base with flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2009-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesPhotograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a golden throne within a gilded arch in a temple sanctum. The central male murti has a white face with a red-and-white urdhva pundra tilak, a tall jeweled crown, a red garland and an ornate ceremonial chest decoration; he holds a ceremonial mace-like object. The female murti beside him wears a black-and-silver headdress, jeweled ornaments and a blue sari with a red border, and is adorned with flower garlands in red, yellow and green. Red velvet drapes frame the shrine and brass oil lamps stand at the edges.2009-07-07 +1 copiesPhotograph of a decorated shrine with a gilded arched frame and red velvet backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand together, one with a white urdhva-pundra tilak and silver-white crown and garland, the other in a blue-and-red sari with ornate silver necklaces and a crown. Between them is a golden kalasha-like altar piece draped in marigold, jasmine and multicolour garlands. In front, a small white statue in a blue turban and blue garment, hand raised, sits on a wooden pedestal. Brass lamps stand on either side and the floor is scattered with flower petals; no living people are visible.2009-07-07November 30 20112011-11-30Night photograph of a temple shrine showing two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, framed by garlands of white flowers with red and green ribbons. The figures wear gold crowns, heavy jewellery and orange, red and green silk garments. A large silver-and-gold kalasha or ornamented stand with a garland of white flowers sits in front. Stone pillars with carved edges frame the scene. No physical people are visible.July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesTwo deity murti stand together inside a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left has a white urdhva tilaka, a tall gold crown and wears a red-and-white floral garland with a jewelled chest ornament, while the figure on the right wears a black and gold crown and a heavy gold necklace. Both are dressed in pink and orange silk and are decorated with green leaf garlands, orange and red flower strands, and white jasmine chains. A golden lamp stand flanks the left side, and a gold kalasha-like ornament with purple and white garlands hangs in front. Green foliage and a hanging orange flower string appear at the edges.2009-07-05December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA gilded arched shrine framing a pair of silver-finished deity murtis, a male figure with a crown, crescent and trident and a female figure in a red-orange sari, standing on a golden platform decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front stands a tall golden kalasha-like vessel with a cobra hood behind it. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small white figure in a maroon robe with a gold necklace sits at the base. No living people are visible.2009-09-27A photograph of a decorated pair of deity murti seated side by side on a pink and gold draped platform in a temple setting. The male figure on the left has a tall crown, a silver-toned face, a bejewelled necklace and an orange dhoti with a purple-and-gold shawl, holding a staff in one raised hand. The female figure on the right wears a green sari with a gold border, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Both are framed by large garlands of white jasmine and red and green flower strings. In front, a golden kalasha-like vessel and a decorated linga-shaped object are wrapped in flowers, with a blue and white urdhva pundra style marking. The stone wall behind is carved and plain.A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and carved stone pillars. Two large painted deity murtis stand behind a central decorated peetha: the figure on the left wears a green, red and white turban and holds a trident and drum-like emblem, while the figure on the right wears a red-orange garment, a tall crown and a heavy red-and-gold necklace. In front, a white-clad image sits beneath a large green leaf arch and multicoloured marigold garlands, with a gold waist ornament and red cloth. Brass oil lamps flank the sides and a white-clad figure with a red cloth appears at the lower edge.2008-10-03