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A dark-complexioned deity murti seated within an ornate silver arch decorated with floral garlands in yellow, white, red and green. The figure wears a silver crown, a red and white floral garland, layered necklaces and a teal silk skirt with gold border. Two gilded standing attendant figures holding lamps flank the arch. In front, a small gold-and-pink shrine niche holds a figure draped in pink cloth, with a gold kalasha-like base and scattered flower petals on the steps. No people are visible in the scene.

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September 03 20082008-09-03A black stone deity murti of a seated goddess stands in a silver arched shrine niche, adorned with a white crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a teal silk sari with gold border. Garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers drape the arch and figure. Two golden lamp-bearing attendant statues flank the shrine, and a small golden peetha with a pink cloth and offerings sits in front. No living people are visible.2008-09-03A black stone deity murti seated under a silver arched canopy within a temple shrine, adorned with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers and a teal silk skirt with gold border. The deity wears a silver crown, layered necklaces and a red floral garland. Two golden standing attendant figures holding lamps flank the shrine, and a small golden kalasha-like vessel with a pink cloth and flower petals sits in front.2008-09-03September 03 20082008-09-03September 03 20082008-09-03A dark stone deity murti stands in a silver arch framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and white-and-red flower strands. The figure wears a tall white crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and a teal blue silk skirt with gold border. Two brass lamp-bearing figures stand on either side holding oil lamps, and a small brass shrine with a pink cloth and flower offerings sits in front on the steps. No people are visible.2008-09-03A photograph of a dark-complexioned deity murti seated in a shrine beneath an ornate silver arch, adorned with layered garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers and a jewelled crown. The murti wears a blue silk skirt with gold border, gold and pearl necklaces, and holds a sacred object in one hand. Two bronze female attendant statues stand on either side holding oil lamps, and a small pink-draped figure with a silver cup sits at the base on a shrine platform. No living people are visible.2008-09-03A dark-stone deity murti stands in a silver arched shrine niche against a brown tiled wall. The murti wears a silver crown, a turquoise silk skirt with gold border, layered garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers, and a gold-and-gem necklace. Two gleaming brass lamp-bearer statues flank the shrine, each holding a lit oil lamp. In the foreground a small gold-framed shrine holds a pink-draped figure, with a golden kalasha-like finial below. Scattered flower petals lie on the steps. No people are visible in the scene.2008-09-03A dark stone deity murti of a goddess sits in a silver arched shrine heavily garlanded with yellow, green, white and maroon flower strands. She wears a white crown, a teal blue silk sari with gold border, a layered white floral necklace and a large jewelled pendant. Two brass lamp-bearer figures stand at either side holding oil lamps, and a smaller brass figure in a red cloth sits in front beside a brass kalasha on the floor scattered with petals. A gold canopy hangs above the arch. The scene is an empty temple shrine with no physical people.2008-09-03September 03 20082008-09-03A black stone deity murti of a goddess seated within an ornate silver arched shrine niche. She wears a tall jewelled silver crown, a teal blue silk skirt with gold zari borders, a multi-strand white and red beaded necklace, and a gold belt with a jewelled clasp. Garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves, white flowers with coloured dots and a red flower drape around her figure. Brass lamps or ornaments sit at the base corners, and a silver canopy hangs above. No people are visible.2008-09-03A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated under an ornate silver arch, decorated with a garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers draped in arcs around it. The deity wears a red and teal silk garment, a silver crown and layered silver necklaces. Two gold standing female lamp-bearer statues hold oil lamps on either side. In front, a small gold shrine-like figure stands on a tiered brass base with yellow flowers placed on a tray. A dark blue backdrop fills the background.