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December 26 20062006-12-26A shrine photograph of a Shiva lingam draped with red and yellow marigold garlands and a green leaf garland, topped with a gold crown-shaped cover, set before a gilded arched torana. Behind it, two gold-toned deity statues wearing crowns and jewelled necklaces are seated under the arch. Smaller silver and brass ritual vessels, a silver pot, a flower bowl with scattered petals, and oil lamps sit on the platform. Two red-draped figures flank the shrine at the sides, and a small blue-clothed figure stands near the base of the lingam. Foliage shows behind the pillars.2006-12-26A photograph of a decorated deity murti shrine under a stone canopy with a gold-framed arch. Two figures stand together on a pedestal, one with a crown and raised hand, the other in a green skirt and dark ornaments, both draped with thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red-and-white flowers. Long flower garlands hang from the pillars on both sides. In front sit brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, a plate of flowers and a tray of offerings, and a green-and-white garland hangs over the figures. No people are visible.2006-12-26December 30 20062006-12-30A stone temple shrine pavilion with a golden arch and grey granite pillars, set among trees. A deity murti stands in the centre, draped in white cloth and heavily garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, with a silver kalasha-style vessel and brass pots in front. Two standing deity figures flank the arch above, one holding an object aloft. A carved wooden ritual stand and a tasselled red canopy hang overhead. No people are visible.2006-12-29A photograph of a temple sanctum showing a large golden arched frame around a deity pair seated on a raised dais. The seated male figure, wearing a red and gold crown, holds a trident and is adorned with jeweled necklaces and a white dhoti. The seated female figure beside him wears a gold crown, jeweled necklaces, and a long braid decorated with flowers. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape over both figures. In the foreground, a large silver-and-gold bowl or ornament sits before them, flanked by brass oil lamps on tall stands. A green curtain forms the backdrop. The figures appear to be sculpted or painted statues rather than living people, so no physical people are counted.2015-08-31December 21 20102010-12-21 +1 copiesA photograph of two decorated murti figures seated side by side on a raised red-draped platform inside a stone temple pavilion with carved granite pillars. The male figure wears a tall gold crown, gold ornaments and a red and gold garment; the female figure wears a gold crown, a blue and gold blouse and a pink skirt. Both are garlanded with white flower strings bordered by red and green. In front stands a gold kalasha-like vessel draped with white garlands, and the scene is set against green trees outdoors.December 22 20102010-12-22A gold-framed shrine arch in a stone temple hall houses a pair of deity murtis seated on a throne, one with a crown and trident, the other in a red garment, both garlanded with multicolour flower strands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and blue drapes frame the shrine. A small white and red figure with a garland sits in front, and a bell and kalasha-like object rest on the throne base. Fresh palm fronds and flowers decorate the space. No people are visible.2008-12-30Outdoor photo of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a raised stone dais inside an open stone pavilion with carved pillars. The two figures wear crowns, gold ornaments and jewelled finery; the figure on the left holds a trident-like staff, and the figure on the right wears a blue and gold garment. Both are framed by white and red flower garlands and a red and gold backdrop. A brass kalasha with a garland stands in front, with additional flower garlands draped around the base. Trees and a white-walled area surround the pavilion, and a person in white with an orange cloth stands at the far left edge, partly visible. The setting is a temple alankaram.A decorated shrine in an open stone pavilion with blue drapes and gold-framed arch holds two large deity murtis, a male figure with a trident and crescent crown and a female figure in a red sari with ornate headdress, both draped in multicolour and yellow garlands. In front, a smaller murti is adorned with flower garlands and a red cloth, with brass oil lamps on both sides, a plate of fruit, scattered petals, and white and purple flowers. No physical people are visible.2008-12-30