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A photograph of a temple shrine during a darshan event. Two deity murtis, one male with a crown and trident and one female, sit on a red throne adorned with multicolored flower garlands in yellow, red, pink and green. Silver oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides, and a large silver-toned bowl and offering vessels are placed on the platform in front. Below, in the foreground, a small figure in white and saffron-brown robes sits on a raised seat, while a gold-bordered cloth and garlands surround the base. Red drapes and carved stone pillars frame the shrine. No living people are clearly visible.

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July 28 20102010-07-28Photograph 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 copiesJuly 28 20102010-07-28 +1 copiesA 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.2010-07-25A 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.2010-07-25July 28 20102010-07-28 +1 copiesA shrine photograph of a decorated murti pair seated on a red-draped golden throne platform, framed by a gilded arch and stone pillars. The two figures wear red and gold garments with heavy jewelled necklaces, golden crowns and gold ornaments, and are garlanded with long chains of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. A gold pot and a gold vessel stand before them on the platform. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, and the base is banked with marigolds, roses and other flowers. A small seated white-clad figure sits in front of the throne, and no living people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine decorated for a festival, with a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised red-draped platform framed by a golden arch. The deities wear red and gold garments and jewellery and are surrounded by a dense garland of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. In front stands a golden pot-shaped vessel and a golden bowl, with a small white seated figurine of a person in white clothing before them. Tall brass oil lamp stands with bird-shaped finials line both sides, and additional flower garlands drape the stone pillars and the ledge below. No people are visible in the scene.2010-10-16 +1 copiesDecember 14 20102010-12-14October 16 20102010-10-16 +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.2010-07-25