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A temple shrine with a large golden-framed niche in grey stone. Two large deity statues stand inside: the left figure holds a trident and drum-like object, wears a red headdress and a black-and-gold garland; the right figure wears a blue and magenta sari with a crown. Both are draped in purple, yellow and orange marigold garlands. In front, a small statue is dressed in an orange cloth and garland on a white-draped platform beneath a kalasha-like crown. A framed photograph in front shows a smiling man in orange robes with raised hand, labelled with a printed caption, while brass oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible.

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Photograph of a temple shrine with a pair of large deity murtis, one with a trident and kamandalu-like vessel in hand, both draped in pink, red and yellow garlands and ornate jewellery, seated before a gilded arched niche with red drapes. Gold oil lamps (deepa stands) flank the shrine. In the foreground a gold-framed portrait of a saffron-clad man with long hair and a rudraksha mala stands on a gilded stand, hands raised in blessing, decorated with marigold garlands. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-10-02A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti pair in the centre: a male figure with a tall red and gold crown, holding a trident-like staff, and a female figure in a blue and magenta sari with gold jewellery, both draped in marigold and yellow garlands. A ceremonial shrine sits in front with a decorated kalasha-like object and a flower garland. Ornate grey stone pillars frame the scene with red curtains and brass oil lamps on either side. In the foreground, one person in a white shirt and saffron-yellow shawl stands at the rail with an arm raised toward the murti, appearing to perform worship or a blessing gesture. A faint portrait of a robed figure in orange appears on the lower altar area.2010-02-10A temple shrine photograph showing a golden arched niche with red drapery containing a large central deity pair: a red-and-gold crowned murti with a trident and white garland on the left, and a figure in a blue and magenta sari with gold jewellery on the right, both draped in yellow and magenta marigold garlands. In front is a white-clad figure seated on a peetha-like platform with a golden bowl and brass lamps and offerings, and a white and gold cloth draped beside. Flanking brass oil lamps and a small framed deity image appear at the sides, with carved grey stone pillars framing the shrine.2010-02-10August 10 20112011-08-10A photograph of a temple shrine with a large pair of deity murtis seated on a raised pink-draped platform beneath a golden arched niche. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban and layered gold necklaces; the figure on the right wears a red and gold garment and a crown with ornate jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a framed photograph of a smiling man in orange robes with a white garland and rudraksha-style beads, decorated with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a worshipper in orange robes bends at the lower right corner. The photograph depicts a portrait rather than a physical person, and the framed portrait is the only identifiable subject, not verified as the a person.2009-12-06A temple shrine with two gilded deity murtis under an ornate golden arch against a deep red curtain. The standing figure on the left wears an orange turban, layered gold necklaces and holds a trident, while the figure on the right wears a pink garment and red gem necklace; both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strings. In front, an orange and gold throne holds a framed portrait of a seated man in orange robes and a white mala, with a small oil lamp burning before it. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a silver kalasha sits on the altar. No living people are visible.2009-12-15A temple shrine photograph showing a carved grey stone mandapa framing a deity murti pair on a raised platform. A standing Shiva-like murti wearing a tall orange crown and rudraksha-style garlands stands behind a seated murti in white cloth, with a second female-appearing murti in red and blue sari-like dress at the right. Marigold garlands in yellow and orange hang across the figures, with brass oil lamps (deepas) flanking the platform and a kalasha-like offering at the front. Red curtains and gilded arch surround the shrine. No people are visible.2010-02-10December 15 20092009-12-15A golden shrine houses a large murti of a seated deity with an orange turban-style crown, holding a trident and other implements, beside a consort figure in pink and yellow dress with gold jewellery. Both are draped with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands. In front, a smaller murti in white dhoti with an orange head cloth and red-and-white garland sits on a white-draped platform. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass kalasha and brass vessels rest on the floor, and red curtains frame the arch.2010-08-25December 15 20092009-12-15A photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a golden arched frame. Two deity murtis stand together on a raised platform: the male figure wears a red and orange turban, a red-and-white garland, a bead necklace, and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure wears a red sari with a gold border and red bead necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. Golden oil lamps stand on either side, and a red curtain hangs behind. In front, a framed printed photograph shows a smiling man in orange robes wearing a bead necklace, set on a red-and-gold stand. No physical people are visible.2010-02-19 +1 copiesA temple shrine photographed head-on, with two large painted deity murtis of a male figure in a red-and-orange turban and gold necklaces, holding a trident, and a female figure in a yellow skirt and blue and gold top, standing side by side in a gilded arch against a red backdrop. Both are garlanded with orange, pink and yellow flower garlands. In front, a white-clad figure in a pink-and-gold garment sits at a flower-decorated altar with a white cloth, and a framed photograph sits on a red stand at the bottom. Brass oil lamps flank the arch, with carved stone pillars on either side.2010-02-20