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Night view of a stone temple shrine decorated for evening arati. A deity murti stands on a golden pedestal at the centre, draped in a garland of yellow and red flowers, with a gold-framed arch behind it. Strings of yellow marigolds hang along the stone ledge, and many small oil lamps are lit in front. Brass lamp stands and offering plates sit on the ledge. Red curtains with decorative woven panels frame the sides, and green leaf-and-cloth toran decorations hang from the ceiling. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a shrine niche inside a stone temple, lit by many small oil lamps along the ledge. At the centre stands a gilded deity murti decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with a figure in white draped beside it. Red curtains with decorative woven borders hang at the sides, and strands of pale green leaves and yellow flower garlands frame the opening. Brass lamp stands and ritual vessels sit on the platform, and a yellow flower garland runs along the front edge. No people are visible.2009-12-01A photograph of an enclosed stone shrine at night, framed by orange curtains hung on red posts. Inside, a golden arched niche holds a Shiva lingam set on a golden yoni base, flanked by two deity murtis dressed in blue and yellow garments with garlands of flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine platform, and a small figure in white sits in front of the sanctum. Stone carvings decorate the pillars and plinth. No people are visible.2010-10-09July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA lit shrine niche in a stone temple structure, framed by saffron-orange curtains and brass oil lamps on stands. Inside a gilded arched frame stand deity murti figures draped in purple and yellow garments with yellow and orange garlands. A small figure sits in front on the altar, with brass vessels and flower offerings nearby. Painted pillars with geometric patterns flank the shrine, and the darkened hall surrounds the illuminated sanctum.2009-12-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a night-time temple shrine decorated for Deepavali. Two gilded deity murtis stand in a golden arched niche framed by carved grey stone pillars and red curtains, both draped in flower garlands. Between them a golden kalasha-like vessel sits on a gold platform, with a smaller red-clad figure seated at the base. Tall brass oil lamps and many small flame lamps light the platform, and strings of fairy lights hang across the ceiling. Potted banana-type plants flank the shrine. No people are visible.2009-10-17December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine at night, lit by many small oil lamps arranged on a stone platform and by strings of lights hanging around the archway. At the centre sits a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden throne, wearing crowns and draped in black and gold cloth, with long garlands of flowers hanging from their shoulders. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine, and potted banana plants frame the sides. Red curtains hang behind the golden arch. No people are visible in the scene.2009-10-17October 17 20092009-10-17 +1 copiesA lit temple shrine at night with a large golden deity murti seated on a golden throne within an ornate arched frame, adorned with multicolored flower garlands and a golden crown. Red and gold drapes hang behind it, with potted banana plants at each side and rows of brass oil lamps along the platform. Strings of small lights hang from the ceiling, and a small figure in a red garment and white head covering sits in the lower foreground beside a lamp, appearing to be a devotee or attendant. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.2009-10-17Interior photo of a stone shrine lit at night. Inside a gilded arched niche stands a deity murti pair, a seated figure with raised hand holding a staff and a standing figure beside it, dressed in purple and yellow cloth and decorated with garlands of yellow, red and orange flowers. Orange curtains hang at both sides of the shrine, and brass oil lamps with tiered stands flank the altar. In front, a brass kalasha-style bowl with a lit oil lamp sits on a dark pedestal, and tall brass lamp stands and a small brass plate with a flame rest on a striped woven mat. No people are visible.2009-12-21 +1 copiesPhotograph of a lit temple shrine at night, framed by grey stone pillars with carvings and orange curtains, strung with small lights. Within a gilded arch sits a deity murti pair with crowns and garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps (deepam) on the stone platform. A small figure in orange robes sits at the base of the shrine in front of the offerings. A partly visible person in white clothing bends at the lower left edge.2010-11-21A photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a seated pair of deity murtis under a gold arch with red drapery. The deities are adorned with white and silver jewelled ornaments, a crown and garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front stands a golden kalasha-like vessel with flower garlands, flanked by tall brass oil lamps and a lit oil lamp at the base. Orange curtains frame the sides of the shrine, and small lamps burn in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13