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December 20 20092009-12-20A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a stone-carved temple structure, draped in orange cloth panels on either side and roofed with a white canopy. Garlands of yellow and white marigolds hang across the front of the shrine. At the centre is a pair of deity murtis, one with a crown and one in a teal and red garment, with brass lamps arranged before them. In front stands a red-cushioned chair draped with flower garlands, holding a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with long hair, labelled as a portrait. A small red mat lies on the ground, and a decorative brass pot sits to the right. No people are visible in the shrine area.2009-12-29An outdoor temple shrine open on the sides, with grey stone pillars, a red-and-gold canopy and red curtains tied back at both sides. Inside the shrine stands a deity murti decorated with garlands, flanked by two attendant figures, with a gold kalasha-style lamp stand and brass oil lamps in front. On the gold-framed red velvet seat in the foreground sits a framed portrait of a seated figure in saffron robes with long hair, placed as an honoured seat. Bull statues and a carved arch appear on the roof above. Trees and a red-and-white railing surround the shrine.2010-11-11Outdoor temple shrine under a translucent roof with red-painted posts, housing a black Shiva linga on a stone yoni pedestal in front of a central deity pair with orange and magenta garments and garland-draped figures. Behind them a painted arched backdrop shows figures in blue and gold. Orange cloth hangings frame the entrance, banana plants flank the sides, and marigold garlands and string lights decorate the structure. A small seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits at the lower right near the linga, and a woman in a blue and white sari stands at the far left edge. Carved stone pillars and a golden arch surround the sanctum.2011-07-15December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesDecember 15 20092009-12-15A stone shrine with a carved granite canopy and orange curtains holds a golden deity murti of a couple, adorned with a garland of marigolds and a green-and-orange sash. In front, an ornate golden-armed throne with a red velvet seat holds a framed printed portrait of a figure in orange robes and a white beaded necklace, seated with raised hand; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. A small brass lamp stand, brass vessels and an orange cloth bundle sit on the platform. No people are visible in the scene.2010-02-12July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph of an open temple shrine with grey stone pillars, red and orange draped curtains, and banana plants. Inside, a deity murti pair with golden crowns and pink and red garments is garlanded with marigold strands and set before offering trays and brass lamps. In front stands an ornate red velvet throne draped with orange cloth and marigold garlands, holding a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. To the right, a man in an orange dhoti and shawl with long hair stands beside a brass vessel holding a flame, a person presence. Offering plates with fruit sit on an orange-draped stool at left.2009-12-20A shrine with a grey stone arch and gold-framed niche holds two deity murtis, a male figure in red crown and a female figure in red sari with gold jewellery, flanked by peacocks. Marigold garlands drape the shrine and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a golden throne-like seat below. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with orange curtains, a kalasha-like vessel and offerings in front. Flags on the pillars show colourful patterns. No people are visible in the scene.2009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28December 20 20092009-12-20