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Night photograph of a large Shiva murti decorated with a dense mass of deep magenta flower garlands, an orange cloth tied at the top, a silver tilaka and ornate silver necklaces. A smaller green-robed figure with gold ornaments and yellow marigold garlands stands at its base beside a white draped cloth. Bright street lamps and palm-like plants line the open ground behind, with a row of people barely visible at the lower edge of the frame.

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December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20September 08 20112011-09-08Night photograph of a large outdoor field filled with rows of Shiva lingams on low black pedestals. In the foreground a figure is seated on a white draped platform, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, an orange cloth wrapped over the head, a silver-sequined and jewelled necklace, and a forehead with a horizontal tripundra marking. Oil lamps glow at the base, string lights and floodlights illuminate the scene. The figure appears to be a statue or deity murti rather than a living person, with a dark face partly covered.2011-11-10A photograph of a decorated deity murti at night in a temple hall. The figure is draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves, with a large beaded necklace of yellow beads across its chest. Its head wears an orange cloth and an ornate crown or headdress. Behind it stands a larger figure in a blue and magenta garment with yellow borders and a sparkling jewelled necklace. Strands of flower garlands hang along the pillar on the right, and a white and gold-bordered cloth lies over a seat or altar.2007-12-23A white marble statue of a seated figure with raised right palm in blessing gesture, dressed in a green turban and green garment with gold-bordered shawl. A red tilak mark on the forehead, rudraksha mala beads around the neck, and a white and red flower garland arch framing the figure. A red and maroon cloth is draped over a dark rounded pillar behind, and a brass vessel with yellow flowers sits at the lower right. A white dhoti with gold border lies to the left. The setting is dark.2011-09-08A dark stone deity murti dressed for worship sits on a white draped seat, adorned with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves, and long strands of rudraksha beads. It wears a gold and jewelled crown with green stones, an orange cloth wrapped on its head, a gold chest plate and a silver-sparkling embellished collar. A gold ornate shield-like backrest stands behind, and a brass oil lamp sits in the lower left foreground. A second white-robed figure with gold-toned hands is partly visible on the right, holding a silver staff. No living people are visible.2011-11-15October 10 20122012-10-10December 27 20112011-12-27August 06 20112011-08-06Photograph of a shrine at night showing a large deity murti draped in red, orange, purple and green silks, with a raised hood-like crown over its head and a lotus flower held in one hand. The central white-cloth-covered seat is heavily garlanded with white jasmine, yellow marigolds, pink and red flowers, and green leaf strands, and a gold-framed small figure sits at the right edge. Grey carved stone pillars frame the scene.2007-10-12A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship at night. The central figure is adorned with a large garland of yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves, with a round necklace of yellow beads and a gold pendant. Its face is covered by a bright orange cloth. Behind it stands a larger figure in a blue and magenta garment with gold trim, wearing an ornate jeweled crown and a sparkling collar. Striped silk cloths in green, red and gold lie across the base, and a brass vessel rests in front. No people are visible.2007-12-23