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A temple shrine with a row of deity murtis on a raised stone platform before a black backdrop flanked by red drapes. Left, a golden arched frame holds a standing deity murti in red and gold garments with a tall conical headdress, garlanded with multicoloured flower strands. Centre, a murti with a gold halo and a red-draped crown sits amid garlands, with a golden prabha behind it and a small figure with a trident beside it. Right, a golden arched frame holds a seated deity murti with a golden crown and trident, wearing a blue cloth and layered gold necklaces, with a floral garland draped over its arms. A nandi bull sits in front of the platform with brass oil lamps and a kalasha on the floor. A framed portrait hangs above the shrine. No people are visible.

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Interior shrine view of a temple sanctum with several deity murtis dressed in garlands of pink, white and orange flowers. Three gilded arched frames stand behind the figures against black drapery and red curtains. In the centre, a deity murti sits beneath a gold halo-shaped arch on a stone platform, with a small framed picture of a figure in red hung high on the back wall. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the platform, and a black stone Nandi bull with a red-trimmed cloth lies in the foreground. Smaller brass ritual implements and a brass kalasha sit at the lower right on a white cloth.2009-10-17Photo of a temple shrine decorated for a festival, with a central deity murti and several other murtis on a raised tiled platform. Garlands of pink, white and purple flowers hang on the figures, which sit within gilded arches and halos. Red and black drapes frame the backdrop. A black stone Nandi sits in front of the platform, and brass oil lamps stand at either side. Above the shrine hangs a framed portrait of a man in saffron clothing with an orange and pink backdrop, with a label above it. No people are visible in the main scene, though a partial figure stands at the right edge.2009-10-17A temple shrine with several deity murtis decorated with flower garlands and gold-toned arches. Central murti wears a golden crown and jeweled ornaments; flanking murtis stand under ornate golden arches, one in red and green, another in red and gold. A black Nandi-like bull sculpture with a red-and-gold cloth sits in the foreground, with brass oil lamps (deepas) and a kalasha-style brass vessel on the right. A framed portrait with a red background hangs above the shrine. No people are visible in the shrine area. Grey curtains and a tiled floor complete the scene.2009-10-17A temple shrine photographed indoors against black drapes with red curtains. Several deity murtis are dressed in garlands of red, pink and white flowers. On the left, a tall gold arched frame surrounds a standing murti with a gold crown and a garland. The centre has a gold halo-shaped backdrop behind a richly garlanded murti, with a small brass kalasha-style vessel and a gold sacred lamp stand in front. On the right, a seated murti in gold and red garlands sits within an ornate gold arch. A white cloth covers steps in the foreground, and brass oil lamps stand on the altar. A framed picture hangs above with a robed figure in orange holding folded hands, but it is a printed portrait, not a physical person. No people are visible in the scene.2009-10-17Interior of a hall set up as a temple display with multiple deity murtis on golden arched frames and raised platforms. Garlands of marigolds and flowers hang on the figures, with tall striped decorative pillars in red, green and white behind the central altar. A brass kalasha and oil lamps stand on the floor near the front, and a saffron cloth covers a table on the left. No living people are visible in the scene.February 10 20132013-02-10Interior temple shrine decorated for Diwali with several deity murtis on a white tiled platform before a black curtain and red drapes. Central deity murti wears a red garland and gold ornaments; flanking murtis, one with a gold crown and red-purple garland, stand within ornate gold arches. A black stone Nandi bull sits in the foreground beside brass oil lamps and a brass bell. A framed portrait hangs above the shrine, labelled in print at top showing a robed figure. No people are visible in the scene.2009-10-17A wide view of a temple-style hall set up with multiple deity murtis decorated with garlands in red, yellow and green. Large golden arches frame the central figures on a raised platform in front of a dark maroon backdrop, with tall colourful striped pillars rising behind. A priest in an orange-saffron robe stands at a central black stone basin, with brass lamps and vessels arranged in front. Pale drapes flank the side walls, and a small orange flag is visible on the left.A photograph of an indoor temple-style display set up in a large hall with carpeted floor and recessed ceiling lights. Several deity murti are arranged on raised golden arched pedestals, each draped with garlands of marigolds and colourful flower strands. A central altar holds a murti with a golden crown and ornate jewellery in front of a tall orange-and-gold ceremonial flag and striped decorative poles. A large orange cloth covers a table on the left, with brass oil lamps and a brass pot nearby. Brass lamp stands, a golden vessel and a stone-lined pit occupy the foreground, separated by red velvet rope and chrome stanchions. No living people are visible.An empty hall displays an arranged set-up of deity murtis and temple furnishings after installation. Central golden arch frames a deity figure garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, flanked by golden arched alcoves holding garlanded murtis, and tall striped decorated poles stand behind. An orange flag rises at centre. In the foreground are a brass kalasha-like urn, an ornate golden peetha with carved animal figures, brass oil lamps, a small offering table draped in orange cloth, and rope barriers on posts across grey carpet. Dark red curtains frame the walls. No people are visible.A photograph of an indoor shrine display with several deity murtis in front of a dark drape. On the left, a gilded arched frame holds a deity murti adorned with a multicolour flower garland and jewelled ornaments; a small sign reads Archana and Offerings. In the centre, a tall dark murti stands on a tiled platform with a large bright garland, surrounded by brass lamps and a small figure. On the right, another gilded arch frames a seated murti in red-and-white garlands. Tall striped decorative poles rise behind, with an orange flag in front. Brass oil lamps, a black stone Nandi with garland, a brass donation container and gold-coloured stands fill the foreground, with brass stanchions and red rope barriers. No people are visible.Interior of a temple hall with a black backdrop and gold-framed shrines holding deity murtis decorated with multicolored garlands. A priest in white dhoti stands at the center shrine, raising a hand over an oil lamp. Seated devotees in front, many barefoot, watch the puja; a man in white shirt sits at right and women in saris sit on the floor. A gold kalasha and brass lamps are on the floor, and a framed portrait hangs above the shrines.2009-11-04