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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.

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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.2009-10-17Interior 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 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 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 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.A 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-style altar set up in a hall, with a dark backdrop and gold arched frames holding deity murtis draped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands. A tall central figure stands in front of a gold-framed arch flanked by striped decorative pillars in red, yellow, green and blue. On the left, a deity murti sits within a gold arch; on the right, another murti is seated beneath a gold arch. A black stone Nandi bull with a colourful cloth sits on a stone plinth in the foreground, near a brass donation box. An orange flag stands at the left edge, and brass oil lamps and a row of brass lamps are arranged on the right. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple shrine set up in a hall, with several deity murtis decorated with marigold and flower garlands. Gilded arched niches frame figures on the left and right, and a central raised platform holds a grouped display of deity figures with a kalasha-like flower arrangement. A dark brown bull sculpture sits on a stone base in the foreground, and rows of small brass oil lamps stand on a tray at right. A tall orange flag and striped decorative poles rise behind the shrine against dark drapes. A brass donation box stands at the lower left. 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.An altar with a large golden lingam-like shrine form draped in orange and red cloth, garlanded with marigold, pink and white flowers, set on a tiled platform. Behind it a golden arched prabhavali frame holds a dancing deity murti with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by a standing golden figure in purple robes and a standing figure in orange headwear and green-and-white dhoti. Brass oil lamps, a small brass bowl, a kalasha-like vessel and a framed picture sit on the altar, with a tiger-skin cloth beneath the shrine. No people are visible.2009-11-04A 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.