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Interior 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.

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Photo 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.2009-10-17Interior 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.2009-10-17A 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.2009-10-17A temple shrine interior photographed from the front, with several garlanded deity murtis on raised stone platforms against a dark backdrop. The central figure is a standing metal utsava murti in a red and green silk dress, draped with white and red garlands, with a tall crown. To the right, a golden arched niche holds a seated deity murti hung with multicoloured flower garlands and a pearl necklace. A black stone Nandi bull on the left is covered with a red-and-orange cloth and white flowers, and gold lamps and brass items sit along the right side. A carved stone or marble-style pillar stands at the back. No people are visible.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.2009-11-04A photograph of a temple shrine room with several deity murtis decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers. Golden arched niches frame the figures on the left and right. Tall striped cylindrical pillars wrapped in colourful patterned cloth rise behind the central altar. A black nandi bull statue with a green garland sits in the foreground, next to a brass donation pot. A row of brass oil lamps stands on a tray at right, and an orange saffron-coloured cloth covers a table at left beside an orange flag on a pole. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple sanctum set up with decorated deity murtis in a hall. Several gilded arched niches frame garlanded metal and stone figures, including a central deity murti draped in multicoloured flower garlands on a raised stone platform. A dark bronze Nandi bull sits in the foreground with a green cloth draped over it. Tall cylindrical painted pillars with colourful patterns rise behind the shrine, and an orange flag stands at the left. Brass oil lamps are arranged in rows on a tray at the lower right, and a gold-coloured donation box sits at the lower left. A red rope barrier runs along the right side. No people are visible.Interior of a temple hall with a dark draped backdrop and gold-framed shrine arches holding several deity murtis decorated with marigold and rose garlands and red silk. A small framed portrait hangs above the shrine. A man in an orange robe stands at the left of the shrine holding a ritual lamp, and a priest in orange stands near the center. A seated congregation in colourful saris and kurtas, several in orange and yellow, faces the shrine on a tiled floor, with a child in orange at the lower right. Brass lamps and ritual vessels sit on the altar platform.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.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 decorated temple shrine room with a dark maroon backdrop and tall striped cylindrical pillars. Multiple deity murtis are dressed with garlands of yellow, green and pink flowers, placed on gold-framed arched thrones and a central raised platform. A black stone Nandi bull sits in front, with an orange and yellow cloth draped over it. A saffron-orange flag stands at the left. Brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha are arranged on the floor, with stanchions and red rope lining the space. No people are visible.