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A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, a black stone figure adorned with silver crown, silver jewellery and necklaces, and a green and maroon silk skirt with gold border. A brass pot is held at its side. The murti is framed by a red, white and orange flower garland arch and gold-edged silver surround. In front, a white marble statue of a saint wears an orange-and-maroon cap, orange robe, rudraksha mala and a flower garland, with one hand raised in blessing. Brass lamps with flower offerings flank the base. No living people are visible.

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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.2009-09-22A black stone deity murti, a four-armed goddess form, is shown frontally against a black background, framed by a canopy of white jasmine and red-orange marigold garlands with gold flower accents. The murti wears a tall silver-and-gem crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, layered gold and gemstone necklaces and a green silk sari with a red and gold border. Its arms hold ritual implements and it is adorned with jewelled armlets and bangles. No people are visible; the scene is a temple shrine display.2010-02-09A shrine photograph showing a black stone deity murti of a multi-armed goddess standing beneath an ornate silver arch with a carved makara-like top. The murti wears a silver crown, layered flower garlands in yellow, pink and white, a red and gold silk sari-like drape, and jewelled silver necklaces. Before it sits a white marble statue of a seated figure dressed in saffron-orange cloth with a saffron head wrap and a yellow-and-white flower garland, hand raised in blessing. A smaller green-clad deity murti with a garland stands to the left, and gold oil lamps flank the arch against a dark blue curtain. No living people are visible.2009-09-14A black stone deity murti stands at the centre of a decorated shrine, adorned with a tall silver-white crown, a tilak on the forehead, a nose ring and large earrings. It wears a deep green silk garment with red and gold borders and layered jewelled necklaces studded with red, green and white stones. Multiple garlands of white jasmine, red and orange marigolds, and gold rose accents frame the figure against a dark background. Four arms are visible holding ritual objects. No people are visible, and the image is a photograph of the murti rather than a person.2010-02-09October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a temple shrine with a black stone deity murti of a goddess, adorned with a silver crown, layered silver and gold necklaces, a teal and gold-bordered sari-style garment, and a silver trident in her hand. She is framed by a silver arch with a carved makara-style head, decorated with red, white and orange flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. In front of the deity sits a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi-style figure in orange robes with a orange turban, holding one hand raised in blessing and wearing rudraksha malas, with a red cloth bundle placed beside it. No living people are visible.Photograph of a dark-stone deity murti decorated with layered garlands of yellow marigold, red and pink flowers, and white jasmine strands. The figure wears an ornate silver crown, a large silver necklace, and jewelled chest ornaments, with a red cloth draped below. Gilded arched frames flank the image against a black backdrop. No physical people are visible.2010-01-01A dark-stone deity murti stands in an arched niche draped with thick garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, wearing a silver crown and layered gold and silver necklaces. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the shrine on both sides, and a painted pillar with geometric patterns stands at the right edge. At the base, a small figure in white clothes with a gold-toned head covering and a red garland kneels or bows before the murti, and a small brass object sits near the bottom. The image is a photograph of a temple shrine during worship.2010-01-01January 01 20102010-01-01 +1 copiesA temple shrine photographed head-on. A large black stone deity murti stands at centre, dressed in a dark green and gold silk sari-style garment with red borders, heavy silver and jewelled necklaces, a silver crown and earrings, garlanded with white and red-orange flower strands. An ornate silver arch with a carved makara-like top frames it. In front, a white marble statue of a seated saffron-robed sage with raised hand and flower garland sits on a pedestal, with a small red-robed figure in a niche to the right. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a brass pot, plate of offerings and puja items rest on the floor in the foreground. Pooja items and a kalasha are visible; no people are present.2010-02-09A 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.2010-02-09