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A dark-stone deity murti stands within a silver arch decorated with marigold and white flower garlands in orange, white and green. The deity wears a tall silver crown, silver necklaces and a silver waist cloth with gold border, and holds a brass pot-like kalasha. In front, a small white marble statue of a seated sage wears an orange-red shawl and a yellow-and-green flower garland. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a tall brass lamp stands at the right edge. The scene is a temple shrine decorated for a festival.

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A large black stone deity murti stands within a silver arch framed by a garland of orange, red and white flowers. The goddess wears a tall silver crown, a white and silver sari-style drape, and gold necklaces. She holds a kalasha pot and a long ceremonial implement. Below, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and a red headpiece wears a yellow and green flower garland. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and small brass pedestals flank the base. The setting is a temple shrine with a dark backdrop.2009-09-21A black stone deity murti, a goddess form with a tall jeweled crown, is adorned with a gold necklace, multicolored gemstone jewelry and a silver-grey draped garment with gold border. She holds a golden pot of white grains with a long wooden ladle. A garland arch of orange marigolds, red roses and white flowers frames the figure against a dark blue backdrop. No people are visible.2009-09-21September 22 20092009-09-22 +1 copiesA seated priest in white ritual clothes performs puja before a decorated deity murti in a shrine. The murti is adorned with garlands of red and white flowers and a green and magenta garment, set within a silver arch. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small figure with flower garlands sits on a platter. Brass plates hold offerings and flowers in the foreground on a dark tiled floor, while a dark blue backdrop with colourful patterned pillars frames the scene.2009-09-22A temple shrine lit by a row of tall brass oil lamps on both sides. A black deity murti with a large white crown and garlands stands within a silver arched frame decorated with red and white flower garlands. In front, a white marble figure in an orange-red cloth and red cap sits on a low platform with a garland. On the polished floor stand brass vessels, a plate of fruit and green leaves, a small lamp, and brass bells and dishes used for puja. Two decorated pillars with painted panels flank the shrine. No people are visible.2009-09-21September 22 20092009-09-22 +1 copiesA woman in a red sari with a red blouse stands at left, offering flowers or garland at a decorated shrine. Central deity murti is adorned with white and yellow flower garlands and a red-and-gold cloth; a golden throne-like frame surrounds it. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on both sides, and a brass plate with yellow offerings and flower petals sits in the foreground. Two framed portraits are on the right: one shows a bearded man in orange and another shows a seated figure in orange robes, with a small brass figure and lit candles at the base. The setting is a temple-style puja room. Puja offerings are being made.A 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.2009-09-21February 04 20102010-02-04A 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 photograph inside a temple shrine showing a black-faced deity murti seated on a green draped platform, dressed in a pink and gold silk sari with a gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a garland of white and yellow flowers over its shoulders. Gold hand-shaped ornaments flank the figure against a gold-carved arched frame with a red curtain behind. In front, a tiled step holds a silver-finished oil lamp on each side, and a wooden box filled with red rose petals and a few marigold flowers. No people are visible.2020-11-14A 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.2009-09-21