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A shrine photograph showing a black stone deity murti of a goddess draped in a green and magenta silk sari with heavy silver jewellery, a jewelled crown, and a bronze pot at her hip, framed by a silver arch and a red, orange and white garland arch. Below sits a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi with an orange robe and red head covering, hands raised in a gesture of reverence and a garland of marigolds and white flowers around his neck. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with two small shrivelled shrine pillars decorated with coloured patterns at the edges. In the foreground are a brass kalasha, a steel pot, offering plates with flowers, incense sticks, a bell, and an open book. The scene is an altar setup for puja with no people present.

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Indoor shrine photographed straight on. A black stone deity murti of a goddess wears a silver crown, jewelled necklaces and a green and magenta sari, framed by a silver arch and red-and-white flower garlands. In front sits a small white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes with a maroon head cloth and a garland of white and green flowers, hands raised near the face. Brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops flank the shrine, a brass kalasha and flower-filled trays sit on the floor, and incense smoke rises at right. No people are visible.2009-09-22A photograph of a shrine room with a black stone deity murti of a goddess seated in the centre, adorned with a silver crown, silver necklaces, pink and green silk garment, and a garland-framed arch of red and white flowers behind a blue backdrop. In front is a white marble seated figure in orange robes with a red head covering and a rudraksha-style necklace, posed with its hand raised to its cheek; it is a statue, not a living person. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a puja arrangement of copper plates, bowls, a small silver pot and an orange cushion sits on the floor in front, with a green cloth and flowers nearby. Two decorative painted pillars frame the scene.A shrine room photographed head-on. At the centre stands a black stone deity murti of a goddess with a crown and a large silver-and-gold necklace, draped in a green and red garment and framed by a silver arch hung with white and red flower garlands. In front of it sits a seated marble figure of a saint in orange robes with a white and orange flower garland, hands folded in his lap, on a stepped dais. Brass lamps with rooster-shaped tops flank the shrine on both sides, and a brass plate with offerings sits at the bottom edge on a pink cloth. Decorative striped banners in red, white and blue frame the walls. No living people are visible.2010-02-09Interior shrine photo of a black stone deity murti decorated for Navaratri, seated beneath a silver arch framed by red, white and orange flower garlands and a blue velvet backdrop. The goddess wears a crown, heavy jewelled necklaces and a magenta and green sari. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in saffron robes, a red turban and rudraksha mala rests one hand on his cheek. Offerings of flowers, a brass kalasha, bell, plates and a conch shell sit on a wooden stand on the floor. No living people are visible.Photograph of a shrine with a black stone deity murti, dressed in a green and red silk skirt with heavy silver jewellery and a silver crown, framed by a silver arch and garlands of white, red and orange flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In front, a white marble figure of a seated sage wears an orange robe and a red head wrap, with a flower garland and a small kalasha-like brass vessel beside the shrine. No living people are visible.2009-09-22Shrine photograph of a dark-complexioned goddess murti with a tall gold crown, multiple arms, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, wearing a green and magenta sari, framed by a silver arch with garlands of marigolds and white flowers. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the shrine against a navy backdrop with painted pillars. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated saint in orange robes with a garland, beside a small shivalingam-style shrine and offerings. No people are visible.2009-09-22Interior shrine view with a dark stone deity murti of a goddess with a silver crown, garlanded in red, white and orange flowers, wearing green and red silk drapery and silver ornaments, set within an ornate silver arch. Brass oil lamps with bird-finial tops line both sides. In front, a white marble seated figure in orange robes with a turban and a flower garland sits on a dark pedestal, and a brass puja plate, bowls, a conch-shaped vessel and a kalasha rest on a red cloth on the floor. Painted floral borders and striped textile hangings frame the shrine. A printed copyright line appears in the lower right.2009-09-22 +1 copiesA temple shrine photographed indoors at night, centered on a black stone deity murti of a goddess adorned with a silver crown, jewelled necklaces and a green and red silk sari-style garment, framed by a silver arch with a lion-face crest and garlands of white and red flowers. In front sits a white marble figure of a seated sannyasi-like figure in orange robes with a garland, on a dark stone base. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, with a kalasha-like pot and puja vessels, a bell and offerings on a low platform. Painted cylindrical pillars decorated with floral and bird motifs stand at either side, and the floor has a colourful floral rangoli border. No people are visible.2009-09-22A photograph of a temple shrine with a dark stone deity murti standing beneath an ornate silver arch decorated with a carved face, draped with white and red-orange flower garlands. The murti wears a green silk skirt with gold-red borders, layered jewelled necklaces and a silver crown. In front, a white marble statue of a seated saint in orange robes and an orange turban, hands in namaste, wears a flower garland. Gold oil lamps stand at both sides, and a gold plate of flowers and offerings sits on a red cloth in the foreground. Statues and figures only; no physical people are visible.2010-02-09A temple shrine photographed head-on. A black stone deity murti of a goddess sits in the centre on a pink and green silk skirt, wearing a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holding a long green palm frond. She is framed by a silver arch topped with a lion-face motif, draped with red, white and yellow flower garlands, and set against blue fabric. A white marble statue of a seated figure in an orange robe and a red turban, with a rudraksha mala and a yellow-and-white flower garland, sits on the step below. Tall brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops flank the shrine. In front, an orange cloth holds a silver plate with small brass vessels, a white conch shell and a red cloth, beside a notebook. Printed on the image is a 'A shrine photograph of a black stone deity murti dressed in a green and red silk skirt with a white crown and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, set within a silver arch framed by red, orange and white flower garlands. Before it sits a white marble bust of a seated sage-like figure draped in an orange shawl and white garlands. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, along with brass bells, a small kalasha, and offerings of flowers and fruit on the front platform. Decorative painted pillars with bird motifs flank the altar.2009-09-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a black stone deity murti of a goddess seated in a pink and gold saree, adorned with silver crown, necklaces and garlands of red, white and yellow flowers, holding a green palm frond. A silver arch frames the deity, flanked by tall brass oil lamps (deepas) and a blue backdrop. In front, a white marble statue of a seated saint in orange robes, garlanded with yellow and green flowers and wearing a red turban, sits on the platform. Below, brass vessels, a conch shell, a plate with offerings and a small bowl are arranged on an orange cloth.