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A photograph of a temple shrine with a central golden deity murti seated on a throne, draped in layered garlands of pink, yellow, white and green flowers. Two standing attendant figures flank the shrine wearing red and gold garments and garlands, one holding a raised hand. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at either side, and a metal offering basin, flower petals and a red cloth-covered pedestal sit in the foreground. Gilded arches frame the shrine. The scene is a ceremonial decoration of the deities, with no visible living people present.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05January 03 20152015-01-03A temple sanctum photograph showing a richly decorated deity shrine with gold figures seated on a throne-like altar framed by arched garlands of yellow, pink, red and white flowers. A central deity murti in gold and jewelled ornaments is adorned with a heavy flower garland. A standing priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with an orange head wrap and red garland, stands at left with his hand raised toward the altar. Two other attendants in white and orange ritual attire stand at left and right edges. Oil lamps burn in brass dishes at the lower left and an offering tray sits on the altar. Colours are warm: gold, saffron, yellow and magenta flowers against grey stone walls.2014-12-05A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a seated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, gilded and adorned with layered white and gold necklaces and draped in red cloth, framed by a large arch of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white, with a golden halo-like arch behind. In front, a shaven-headed priest in brown-red dhoti with bare upper body stands with hands folded at left, and a second attendant in a dark garment with striped border stands at center facing the deities. Two smaller gilded figures flank the shrine, also garlanded, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides on the stone floor.2015-02-17 +1 copiesJuly 07 20152015-07-07December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with a dense arch of multicoloured garlands in yellow, orange, pink, purple and white. At the centre, a deity murti with a golden crown and crescent moon sits on a throne, with a standing figure of a goddess beside it, both draped in gold necklaces and red-and-gold cloth. A small seated figure in a red dhoti and a gold-threaded garment sits in front, adorned with layered gold necklaces. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a bright gold-framed panel is above. Flanking figures on the left and right wear red turbans, rudraksha-style beaded garlands and saffron-toned clothing. No living people are visible.2014-11-25December 02 20172017-12-02December 31 20112011-12-31