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A 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.

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A 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 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 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 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.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.2009-09-21A photograph of a shrine with a black stone deity murti in a silver arch decorated with red, orange and white flower garlands. The deity wears a silver crown, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a grey and gold-bordered silk garment, and holds a brass pot and a staff. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi with palms joined, wearing an orange robe, a red-and-maroon turban, a rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow and orange flowers. Brass pyramid-shaped lamp stands flank the shrine and a tall brass lamp stands at the right edge.2009-09-21A 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 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 black stone deity murti stands in a silver arched shrine, adorned with a jeweled crown, layered gold and gem necklaces, and a grey and gold silk skirt. Her hands hold a long ladle over a brass pot, and her face shows a red tilak. Red, orange and white flower garlands frame the arch. In front, a white statue of a seated sannyasi in saffron robes and a maroon head wrap, hands folded in namaskar, wears a marigold garland. Brass oil lamps and copper pyramid-shaped pedestals flank the shrine.2009-09-21A 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.2009-09-21A 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 dominated by a black stone deity murti. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes with a red head covering and a yellow-and-white garland, one hand raised in blessing. Silver shrines or shivalingam-like silver structures flank the arch with yellow marigold garlands.2009-09-21