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A dimly lit photograph of a deity murti framed by an arched golden torana inside a temple shrine at night. Several small oil lamps flicker on either side of the approach, with one flame placed near the central figure. The surrounding darkness leaves the scene mostly black, with only the illuminated shrine and lamp flames visible. No people are visible in the image.

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A dimly lit temple hall at night, with a shrine niche framed by a golden arch and strings of lights. Inside the niche stands a deity murti adorned with ornaments and garlands, with a small flame in front. Two oil lamps flicker on either side of the dark aisle. No people are visible.2010-07-10Night temple scene of an illuminated shrine with a golden arch and carved stone walls, framed by orange curtains. Two deity murtis are dressed in white and red with garlands, seated before a lit lamp. Three people stand in silhouette on the left, centre and right: the centre figure raises an oil lamp toward the deities, while the side figures hold flaming torches aloft. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine. Ritual arati is being performed at the shrine steps with a metal railing in the foreground.2010-07-13November 10 20102010-11-10November 10 20102010-11-10November 10 20102010-11-10July 09 20102010-07-09December 15 20162016-12-15February 08 20122012-02-08November 10 20102010-11-10Night photograph of a shrine niche framed by grey stone carving and orange curtains. Two deity murti sit on a raised seat, one wearing a red and gold crown and the other a white and silver crown, both draped in marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small flame burns at the lower centre. In the foreground, three silhouetted people with raised arms face the shrine, with metal handrails along the steps.2010-07-13A dimly lit temple shrine at night. Two deity murtis sit side by side on a raised golden seat within a carved stone arch, one wearing a red crown and the other a white-and-silver crown, both draped in garlands of red flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and orange curtains frame the sides. In the foreground, three silhouetted people face the shrine: the central figure raises an arm toward a lit lamp or aarti flame held before the deities, while others stand on either side with arms raised. Pooja and aarti are being performed.2010-07-13Night view of an illuminated shrine with a stone-carved temple structure framed by orange curtains. At centre sit two deity murtis, one wearing a silver-and-red crown and ornate silver adornment, the other in a white and gold garment, both decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. A brass kalasha or vessel sits before them on a golden platform, with brass oil lamps flanking the shrine and lit oil lamps in the foreground. A few partially visible devotees sit at the lower edge of the frame, their backs and heads visible against the dark railing.2010-07-13 +1 copies