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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a dark stone deity murti decorated with gold crown, gold armlets, red and green silk drapery, layered white flower garlands and beaded necklaces. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt stands on a silver stepladder, reaching up to adjust the garlands on the deity. To the right, a man in a red-orange kurta and yellow dhoti holds a large white and pink flower garland and looks up at the deity. Behind the deity stands a gold arched frame, and a golden figure with an orange cloth appears at left. Brass bells hang at upper right beside a bookshelf, and a green exit sign is visible on the wall.

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A large black deity murti of a seated figure with a golden crown and gold-plated arms holding ceremonial weapons is decorated with layered white and silver jewelled necklaces and a red and green draped garment. Two men attend to it: on the left, a man in a red shirt and white dhoti stands on a silver stepladder adjusting or draping cloth near the top of the golden arch; on the right, a man in a cream silk dhoti and shawl holds a red, white and green flower garland raised toward the deity's shoulder. The murti sits within an ornate gold-leaf arched niche with black drapes behind, and brass bells hang on the right wall.2009-10-17A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large dark-faced deity murti seated on a black pedestal under an ornate gilded arch, wearing a golden crown, jewelled necklaces, a green and red silk garment and holding golden staffs. Two men are attending it: one in a white dhoti and sleeveless white top stands on a metal stepladder, and another in a red silk shirt and yellow dhoti stands below, holding white and pink flower garlands. Another gilded deity figure with garlands stands at left, and a framed portrait hangs on the dark wall at upper left. Red curtains and a small blue bird emblem appear in the background.2009-10-17A photograph in a temple hall showing a large golden deity murti seated on a black pedestal, with a gold arch behind it. The murti wears a tall golden crown with a crescent, a red garment, and layered silver-white and jewelled necklaces and garlands; it holds golden attributes. A person in a flowing orange robe with gold borders stands at right, adjusting a garland on the murti's arm while standing near a silver step ladder. Brass bells hang at right near a cream curtain, a vase of flowers sits on a shelf, and white cloth lies on the floor.2009-10-17A photograph of a dark stone deity murti dressed in a pink silk garment with gold zari borders, a gold crown and heavy silver-and-gold jewellery, garlanded with red, white, yellow and green flowers. A man in an orange-saffron robe and headcloth, wearing glasses and a beaded necklace, reaches up with one hand toward the murti, holding a small oil lamp flame near its chest. A painted scene of a deity riding a lion hangs on the wall to the right, and a bowl of flowers sits on a ledge below.A seated black stone deity murti, adorned with a gold crown, heavy jeweled necklaces, and a pink silk garment, stands in an arched gold-framed shrine decorated with a multicoloured flower garland in red, white, yellow and green. A man in orange robes with a matching head wrap and rudraksha-style beads kneels at a wooden tray, performing puja with a small lamp, incense sticks, brass vessels and a gold-coloured pot. Fresh yellow and purple chrysanthemums sit in a yellow pot beside him, and a round tray of mixed flowers rests on the floor in front. A painted temple scene hangs on the wall to the right, showing a deity on a throne. One physical person is visible.A photograph inside a temple hall showing a large gilded murti seated on a dark pedestal before an ornate gold arch, draped in red and green silk and heavily adorned with white and jewelled necklaces and garlands. On the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl stands on a silver stepladder, reaching up to the deity with a red and white flower garland. On the right, a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes with a saffron-orange garland stands on a woven mat, looking up at the murti. Gold bells hang on the right wall beside a golden curtain and a bookshelf, with a flower arrangement nearby.2009-10-17November 09 20092009-11-09A photograph of a golden deity murti of Mahalakshmi seated on a silver pedestal inside an ornate gold arch frame, adorned with layers of pearl and jewelled necklaces and garlands of white and red flowers. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching headwrap kneels at the lower left, one hand extended toward a small seated murti draped in a teal cloth and garlanded with white and red flowers. Behind them hang a red curtain and black drapery, with an orange cloth spread across the base. A dish of green fruit sits at the bottom right edge.2009-11-09November 09 20092009-11-09A temple-style worship scene in a hall with a golden crown placed on a dark deity murti draped in multicolour garlands of yellow, orange, red and green flowers. A saffron-robed priest with vibhuti marks on his forehead and ornate gold-and-white adornment leans over the murti, placing or adjusting the crown. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a conch-like instrument to his mouth. In the foreground a woman in an orange top faces the altar with her hands joined. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, small brass cups and flower garlands surround the altar; a large ornate deity figure with a jewelled necklace stands to the right. A pillar behind is painted with elephant motifs.2007-11-26A photograph inside a small temple room with cream walls and a tiled floor. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a rudraksha mala, stands at left holding a brass vessel and pouring or sprinkling liquid from it toward a deity. Behind him another person in orange clothing stands partly visible. At right stands a large dark murti of a deity decorated with a gold crown, gold necklaces, green stone ornaments, an orange cloth, and red and white flower garlands draped in an arch. Brass kalasha pots and an oil lamp sit on the floor and on a tiled platform, with a folded orange cushion and a patterned fabric hanging to the right. Orange drapes hang on the wall behind.2009-03-29 +1 copiesPhotograph of a puja in front of a gilded arched shrine housing a black deity murti of a goddess adorned with gold crown, layered silver and diamond-style necklaces, golden hands and a pink silk sari with gold border, framed by garlands in white, red, yellow and green. A man in orange robes and a shawl sits on a wooden chair at right, holding a small lamp or flame toward the deity with one hand and a bell in the other. On a low wooden stand before him are brass vessels, flowers, a kalasha-style brass pot and a tray of petals; a small orange cloth holds additional brass items at left. A framed painting of a temple scene with a goddess on a lion-throne hangs to the right. Only one physical person is present.