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A dark stone deity murti stands in a silver arch framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and white-and-red flower strands. The figure wears a tall white crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and a teal blue silk skirt with gold border. Two brass lamp-bearing figures stand on either side holding oil lamps, and a small brass shrine with a pink cloth and flower offerings sits in front on the steps. No people are visible.

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A dark stone deity murti of a goddess sits in a silver arched shrine heavily garlanded with yellow, green, white and maroon flower strands. She wears a white crown, a teal blue silk sari with gold border, a layered white floral necklace and a large jewelled pendant. Two brass lamp-bearer figures stand at either side holding oil lamps, and a smaller brass figure in a red cloth sits in front beside a brass kalasha on the floor scattered with petals. A gold canopy hangs above the arch. The scene is an empty temple shrine with no physical people.2008-09-03September 03 20082008-09-03A black stone deity murti of a seated goddess stands in a silver arched shrine niche, adorned with a white crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a teal silk sari with gold border. Garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers drape the arch and figure. Two golden lamp-bearing attendant statues flank the shrine, and a small golden peetha with a pink cloth and offerings sits in front. No living people are visible.2008-09-03A black stone deity murti seated under a silver arched canopy within a temple shrine, adorned with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers and a teal silk skirt with gold border. The deity wears a silver crown, layered necklaces and a red floral garland. Two golden standing attendant figures holding lamps flank the shrine, and a small golden kalasha-like vessel with a pink cloth and flower petals sits in front.2008-09-03September 03 20082008-09-03A photograph of a shrine housing a deity murti with a yellow face and dark body, wearing a silver crown, layered silver necklaces, and a blue silk skirt with gold border. Garlands of yellow, green, red and white flowers hang from a silver arch framing the idol. Two gold figurines with lamps stand on either side, and a small golden kalasha with flowers and brass vessels sits in front on a stone platform. No physical people are visible.2008-09-03September 03 20082008-09-03September 03 20082008-09-03A dark-complexioned deity murti stands in a silver-framed arched niche, adorned for worship. The figure wears a tall silver crown, white and red-marked face with a nose ornament, and a teal-blue silk dhoti-style garment edged with gold zari. Layered garlands in yellow, white with green dots, red and pink flowers drape the arch and the figure, with a silver chain at the waist and multiple gold necklaces. The setting is a shrine recess with ornate silver border carvings and a brown wooden backdrop; no people are visible.2008-09-03A photograph of a deity murti seated in a shrine niche framed by an ornate silver arch with a silver canopy on top. The murti has a yellow face, a tall silver crown, and four arms, and wears a royal blue silk garment with gold border, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a multicoloured garland of green, yellow, red and white flowers draped around the arch. Two gilded attendant figures stand at either side holding offering trays. In front, a small gilded object and a purple cloth sit on a pedestal decorated with white flowers and pink petals. No people are visible in the scene.2008-09-03A dark stone deity murti stands in a silver arch within a temple shrine. The figure wears a tall silver crown, a blue and gold silk skirt with gold border, and a white flower garland with a red rose at the chest. Multicoloured garlands of yellow marigolds, red and green flowers and white cloth wrap around the arch. Two small gold attendant figures stand at either side, and a small gold ornament with a pink-clad figure sits at the base. Brown granite walls surround the shrine.2008-09-03A black stone deity murti seated in a silver arched frame with a lion-head crest, dressed in a royal blue silk garment with gold border and layered silver necklaces. Multicoloured garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers drape the arch and the figure, with a crown on its head. Two brass attendant figures holding lamps flank the base, and a small golden idol sits before the altar. Painted bluish-red and yellow decorative pillars with dove motifs stand on each side against a dark blue backdrop. No people are visible.