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A night photograph of a deity murti framed by an ornate copper-coloured arch, dressed in a green silk cloth with gold zari and draped in white flower garlands and a bright orange-red shawl. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl stands in the foreground facing the deity. At the right edge, a lit flame of an oil lamp or torch burns beside a partly visible person with dark hair.

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A night photograph of a deity murti seated within an ornate, embossed metal palanquin or chariot canopy. The figure wears a long white flower garland, layered jewelled necklaces, and a red sash draped over the shoulder, with green and gold draped cloth behind. Two lit torches or oil lamps flank the sides of the palanquin, casting warm orange light on the gilded metalwork. The background is dark. No people are visible in the frame.2012-05-06A night photograph of a deity murti housed in an ornate golden shrine-palanquin with a carved arched canopy and a decorated kalasha-like finial at the top. The murti is draped in green silk and garlanded with white and pink flowers, with a red cloth hanging across it. Two flaming torches stand on either side of the shrine, lighting the gilded carvings. At the lower left edge, a partially visible woman with a red bindi is seen.2012-05-06May 06 20122012-05-06A deity murti stands in an ornate golden shrine niche framed by carved metalwork and draped in shimmering green and gold fabric. The murti wears a red shawl, a white flower garland, and layered jeweled necklaces set with red and green stones. Flames from oil lamps or torches flank the shrine on both sides. No people are visible in the frame.2012-05-06May 06 20122012-05-06May 06 20122012-05-06May 06 20122012-05-06May 06 20122012-05-06January 03 20152015-01-03Night photograph of a deity murti decorated for procession or festival, framed by an ornate gilded arch with green and gold shimmering drapes. The murti wears a red cloth draped over its head and shoulders, white jasmine-style garlands, and jewelled ornaments with red and green stones. A bright flame or lamp glows at the right edge, and a red cloth covers the base. At the bottom, several partially visible people's faces appear in the crowd.2012-05-06A night-time temple worship scene centred on a golden deity murti of Nataraja-style Shiva adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands, set under a large orange-and-teal canopy with fringe. Behind the murti stands a gilded arch and a pink cloth backdrop. In the foreground at lower left, a bare-shouldered man in a saffron-orange dhoti and rudraksha mala faces the deity, with smoke rising from an incense or offering vessel. A lit oil lamp flame glows at the lower centre beside silver puja vessels, a small green cup and a draped orange cloth. A trishul leans at the right edge. Only one physical person is visible.2013-09-05 +1 copiesNovember `4 2015 +1 copies