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Interior 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.

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A 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 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.2009-09-22Interior view of a shrine with a dark stone deity murti dressed in a green and red silk garment and white crown, framed by a silver arch and red-and-white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the shrine. In front, a small white seated figure in orange robes and garland sits on a dark pedestal, with brass vessels, a conch-shaped object, and offerings on a yellow floral-patterned base. No 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.2009-09-22Photograph 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.2009-09-22A 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 copiesIndoor 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 dimly lit temple shrine viewed through a dark wooden doorway framed by red and white garlands. At the centre stands a black deity murti with a tall white crown-like headdress, adorned with garlands and a green-and-red silk skirt draped below. Before it sits a smaller white figure with an orange garment and a flower garland, with brass kuthu vilakku oil lamps, brass pots, offering plates and a kalasha-like vessel arranged on a decorated yellow-and-green floral platform. A silver arch frames the deity, and brass statues of attendants flank the altar. No people are visible.2009-09-22A 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.2010-02-09Shrine photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a white pedestal, dressed in a red and gold silk sari-like garment with silver jewelry and a silver crown, framed by a silver arch decorated with red, white and orange flower garlands. Flanking brass lamps with rooster-topped stands stand on the polished floor. In front, a small white marble figure in green robe and green turban wears a red garland, with brass puja vessels, a kalasha, a plate of flowers and a small brass lamp on a red cloth. No people are visible.2010-02-04Photograph of a decorated shrine interior with a dark four-armed deity murti seated in the centre, adorned with white and gold ornaments, a pink and green garment, a white crown and garlands of white and red flowers forming an arch behind it. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides, and a small white marble figure in orange robes sits in front of the deity on a dais. Trays of fruit, offerings and a brass vessel are arranged on the floor beside a yellow and red painted border, with two lit oil lamps at the lower corners. No people are visible.A dark-stone deity murti, a seated goddess with a silver crown and layered gold and white necklaces, is framed by a silver arch and draped in red and white flower garlands. She wears a deep red and gold sari. In front of the base sits a white marble statue of a robed figure in orange clothing with a yellow turban, hands raised together and a red and white garland around the neck. Tall brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops flank the shrine, and decorative striped banners in blue, red and yellow stand on either side against a dark blue backdrop.2010-01-01