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A decorated shrine with a black stone deity murti in the centre, wearing a silver crown, layered silver and gold necklaces, and a green and white silk skirt with gold border. It stands within a silver arch and is framed by a red, white and orange flower garland arch. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sage in saffron robes, with a red turban and a flower garland, raises one hand in blessing. Brass oil lamps with lit flames and two silver kalasha-shaped vessels with yellow flower garlands flank the shrine. Dark draped backdrop.

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A dark stone deity murti stands in a silver arch framed by a red, white and green flower garland, wearing a tall silver crown, layered silver and gold necklaces and a green-and-white silk skirt with jewelled ornaments. Brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops flank the arch, one with a lit flame. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi wears an orange robe, a maroon head cloth, a rudraksha mala and a marigold garland, with his right hand raised in blessing. Two silver peetha-like pedestals hold silver objects garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. No living people are visible.2009-09-21A photograph of a shrine set up for worship. A large black stone deity murti stands at the centre, adorned with a silver crown, a layered jewelled necklace, and a green and white silk skirt with gold border, framed by a red, white and yellow marigold garland arch and a silver arch behind. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi, wearing an orange robe and maroon head cloth with rudraksha and marigold garlands, raises one hand in blessing. Two brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and small silver-and-gold pyramid vessels with yellow garlands flank the base. Incense smoke rises in the lower centre. No physical people are visible.2009-09-21A temple shrine photographed head-on. A large black stone deity murti seated at centre wears a tall jewelled crown, multiple gold and gemstone necklaces, and a green and white silk skirt with gold border. It is framed by an arched red and white flower garland and an ornate silver arch above. Brass lamps with oil flames stand at either side. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes, maroon head cloth and rudraksha mala, hands folded, is garlanded with yellow and white flowers. Small copper shri yantra-style vessels garlanded with flowers sit on either side. No living people are visible.2009-09-21A dark stone deity murti of a goddess stands under a silver arch framed by red, orange and white flower garlands. She wears a silver crown, jewelled necklaces, a green-bordered white and silver skirt and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes, a maroon head covering and a yellow-and-white flower garland sits with one hand raised. Two small silver and gold shrine objects with flower garlands sit on wooden stands at the base. The scene is a temple shrine with no living people visible.2009-09-21A shrine scene showing a black stone deity murti of a goddess adorned with white and silver jewelry, a red and gold sari-style garment, and a garland of red, white and yellow flowers arched behind her in a silver frame. Below her sits a small white and green figure in a green robe and green turban with a red flower garland, seemingly a statue or small murti, holding one hand raised. Tall brass oil lamps topped with bird finials stand on both sides, and the background has painted red, blue and yellow decorative panels with bird motifs. No people are visible, only statues and lamps in a temple setting.2010-02-04A photograph of a shrine in a temple-style room. Centre: a dark stone deity murti of a goddess with a tall silver crown, earrings and layered jewelled necklaces, draped in a green silk sari with a red and gold border, framed by a silver arch and garlands of white jasmine and red-orange marigolds. In front, a white marble statue of a seated saint in orange robes with hands in namaste, wearing a garland and an orange turban-like cloth. Brass oil lamps (deepa stands) with peacock finials flank the shrine. Offerings sit on the floor: a silver plate with flowers, a conch shell, brass vessels and a folded green cloth. No living people are visible.2010-02-09A temple shrine photographed indoors with no people present. A black stone deity murti stands in a silver arched niche, wearing a silver crown, layered gold and silver jewelry and a green-and-white silk skirt, framed by a red, orange and white flower garland. In front, a white marble seated figure in orange robes with a red head covering and a flower garland sits on a dark pedestal. Brass lamps with tall stems and bird finials flank the shrine, with painted cloth banners on either side. Offerings lie on a low wooden table: bananas, a lemon, a green silk cloth, a brass kalasha, a small oil lamp and a bell. Incense smoke rises at the lower right.2009-09-21A shrine arrangement with a dark stone deity murti of a goddess wearing a silver crown, layered gold and silver jewellery and a green, white and gold draped garment, framed by a silver arch hung with red, orange and white flower garlands. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sage-like figure in an orange robe and red headwrap, wearing a saffron-and-orange flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, one hand raised in blessing. Brass lamps with peacock finials flank the shrine, and silver and gold yantra-style pieces sit on either side. On a wooden tray below are a kalasha, a lit oil lamp, a brass bowl, bananas, lemons, a folded green and red silk cloth and a small bell.2009-09-21Photograph of a temple shrine with a black stone deity murti of a goddess wearing a silver crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a red and gold sari, framed by a silver arch and red, white and yellow garlands. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange robes with a red headpiece and rudraksha mala, also garlanded, with a raised hand gesture. Brass oil lamps on tall stands line both sides, with a turquoise cloth, a small deity figure in purple, a kalasha-like vessel and offerings of bananas and flowers on the floor. No people are visible; the statues and shrine are the only subjects.A temple shrine photograph showing a black stone deity murti of a goddess, adorned with a silver crown, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a red and gold sari, framed by a silver arch and red-and-white flower garlands. In front stands a white marble sculpture of a seated sage in orange robes with a green-and-yellow garland and a red headpiece, raising one hand in blessing. Brass oil lamps with rooster-shaped tops flank the shrine. Offerings sit on the floor: a plate of marigold garlands, a brass pot, cups, a spoon and plantain-like fruit on a tray, plus a small purple-clad figure and a teal cloth. No people are visible.A temple shrine photographed head-on. A black stone deity murti with multiple arms stands under an ornate silver arch hung with white and red-orange garland strands, wearing a green and gold silk sari, a silver crown and layered silver necklaces. Below sits a white marble statue draped in saffron-orange cloth with a garland, raising one hand in blessing, placed on a dark stone pedestal. Flanking the arch are tall brass lamps topped with peacock figures holding oil lamps. A small pink-draped altar with a brass plate, kalasha-style vessels, and a green folded cloth sits in front. No people are visible.2010-02-09A dark stone deity murti stands in a silver arched shrine framed by a red, orange and white flower garland. The figure wears a jewelled crown, layered silver necklaces and a grey silk skirt with gold-bordered pleats, and holds a brass kalasha pot with a wooden stick. Two gold lamp stands flank the shrine. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi wears an orange robe and a red head covering, one hand raised to the cheek, with a marigold and yellow flower garland draped over the shoulders. Golden pyramid-shaped stands sit on either side of the shrine.2009-09-21