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A 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.

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July 28 20102010-07-28A 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 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 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 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.2010-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 28 20102010-07-28 +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 shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti of two figures seated side by side on a raised pedestal, one wearing a red and orange turban with a bead necklace and the other with a tall crown. Both wear red draped cloth and are framed by an arch of yellow, green, red and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a gilded kalasha-like vessel sits in front, and small flower offerings lie at the base. Green fairy lights line the top edge and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2009-12-30November 06 20112011-11-06A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated on a raised platform under an ornate arched golden frame. Both figures wear orange and red garments and crowns, with garlands of yellow and red-and-green flowers draped over the arch and figures. Below them, a central smaller murti is decorated with garlands, and in front sits a small framed photograph of a bearded man garlanded with red flowers. On the left, a priest in white dhoti and gold necklace, with shaved head, works at the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small seated figure garlanded sits on a chair at the right.2010-12-14November 06 20112011-11-06A 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