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A photograph of a shrine-like altar in a temple hall, centred on a pair of deity murtis seated on a red-draped throne-platform, surrounded by garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and brass oil lamps on stands. The central figure wears a red-and-gold crown and a white and gold garland, with a second figure beside it in red clothing and jewellery. In front, a white-clad seated figure with a gold-embroidered shawl rests at the platform's base amid small brass vessels and offerings. No physical people are clearly visible; the figures are sculpted or image forms.

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July 28 20102010-07-28A temple shrine decorated with marigold and red flower garlands draped over a stone archway and the figures. Two large orange-clad deity murtis stand at the back, one holding a trident, both adorned with white garlands and ornaments. In front, a seated figure in white and gold dress sits on a low throne, with a brown-robed devotee kneeling before it. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and offerings lie on a tray, with a gilded small deity figure at the right edge.2010-07-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a standing Shiva and Parvati pair, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers, silver ornaments and a gold crown. Lit brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In front, a seated figure in orange and white cloth, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a golden headpiece, sits on a platform with brass vessels and flower decorations. Red and orange drapery hangs behind the shrine within carved stone pillars.2010-07-28 +1 copiesA richly decorated shrine at night showing a deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati form, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and a gold arch above. Behind them hang red drapes, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In front, a seated priest in white ritual cloth with a gold-bordered shawl and gold headpiece sits on a dais with a brass vessel, performing worship. Small floral arrangements and offerings frame the altar. No people other than the priest are visible.2010-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 28 20102010-07-28 +1 copiesA temple-style shrine photographed in a hall with blue-lit stone pillars. Two large deity murtis stand at the back, one with a crown and trident-like weapon and one in red and gold garments, both draped in marigold and yellow-green garlands and framed by a gilded arch. In front, a seated figure in an orange-brown cloth and white dhoti with gold border sits on a raised peetha, with a vessel of offerings and brass lamps arranged around. Potted green plants and pink flowers flank the altar. The two deity figures are statues, not living people, and no one else is visibly present.2010-07-28 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine with a pair of red-clad deity murtis seated side by side under an ornate golden arch, decorated with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers. The figure on the left holds a trident-like staff and wears a red crown and white beaded necklaces; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and red sari-style dress. A large brass cobra hood stands above them. Brass oil lamps (deepas) line both sides, and a seated priest in white with a saffron shawl sits at the lower foot of the shrine on a low platform draped in white and gold cloth, facing the murtis. Dark stone carvings frame the niche.2010-07-25 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a seated deity murti pair decorated with red, yellow and green marigold garlands and white flower strands. The central figure wears a red crown and red garments, holds a trident-like staff, and wears layered white and gold necklaces; a seated consort figure in red and gold sari with jewelry sits beside. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small seated devotee in brown and orange robes sits in front of a white draped altar with a kalasha and offerings. Red flowers and palm fronds decorate the base.2010-07-25A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of ornate gold-and-red painted deity murtis seated on a red-draped platform, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and red garment with a bead necklace; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, red sari and red-and-gold jewellery, and holds a large cobra-hooded ceremonial object. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small seated priest in an orange-brown robe sits at the base in front of a white and gold cloth with brass vessels. Stone pillars frame the shrine. No identifiable person is clearly visible as a candidate for a person.2010-07-25A temple shrine photograph showing a deity murti of a seated god and goddess in a decorated niche, the male figure in orange and red with a crown, holding a trident and a staff, and the female figure in red and gold with a crown and jewellery, both framed by a garland arch of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. A cobra hood stands above a golden base, with brass oil lamps (diyas) on both sides and a gold-framed torana arch overhead. In front, a small white-clothed seated figure in orange robes sits on a white draped platform with brass lamps and offering bowls; the figure is a statue or small murti rather than a physical person. No physical people are present in the scene.2010-07-25December 20 20102010-12-20A photograph of a temple shrine at night, framed by a stone arch with carved pillars and draped in orange-red cloth. Two seated deity murtis sit on a red-draped throne, one wearing a crown and the other a tall ornate headdress, both with ornaments and garlands. A large arch of multicoloured marigold and flower garlands surrounds them, with a metal kalasha or pot in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a dense bed of flowers and garlands lines the base. Hanging strings of small lights decorate the ceiling. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16 +3 copies