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A photograph of a temple shrine with a stone-carved mandapa of pillars and carved brackets. At the centre sits a pair of gilded deity murti seated on a golden seat, one holding a trident and a drum-like object, both draped in orange-gold garments and wearing red-and-white floral garlands and ornaments. A golden kalasha-style lingam pedestal stands in front, surrounded by brass oil lamps, a red-orange curtain frames the back, and a small orange-clad figure sits at the base. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a gilded shrine inside a temple, showing a deity pair seated on a golden throne-like seat (peetha) with a gold arch behind them and a red cloth backdrop. The two murti figures wear gold and orange garments, jewelled necklaces and crowns; the male figure holds a trident and a kalasha-like vessel, and the female figure holds a flower. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape the figures and the seat. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials line the foreground, and a small orange-robed figure sits or kneels at the base of the throne with small brass puja vessels nearby.2010-07-07Photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a deity murti pair seated on a raised throne-like platform beneath a golden arch, framed by a red curtain. The seated male figure wears a crown, a white garland-adorned necklace, and an orange-and-yellow dhoti; the female figure beside him wears a white and gold sari with a striped headdress. Both are decorated with bright red and yellow flower garlands. In front of them stands a kalasha-like brass vessel and a brass lamp stand, with several tall brass oil lamps (deepas) lining both sides. Offerings and small flower arrangements sit on the platform, and a small figure in orange is seen at the base. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine inside a stone temple-style structure with carved pillars. At the centre stands a pair of painted deity murtis, one male with a red and gold turban and a trident-like raised hand, and one female with a tall crown, both draped in pink and gold garments and garlanded with purple and white flower strands. In front sits a small white figure on a raised platform, and brass oil lamps line both sides. Red curtains frame the back, with floral arrangements hanging from the pillars and a brass kalasha-style offering in front. No living people are visible.2010-10-19A shrine interior with a golden arched niche framing a large seated pair of deity murtis on a gilded throne-like base. The taller figure on the left wears a red turban, holds a trident and kalasha, and has yellow-orange dhoti-like garments; the figure on the right wears a crown and white and gold garments. A linga-like golden form sits before them, garlanded with marigolds and red flowers. In front, a small figure in orange robes with a white beard sits at the base. Tall brass oil lamps with bird finials stand on both sides, and red curtains hang at the edges.2010-07-07October 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesDecember 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA temple shrine with a gold arched frame and red drapery holds a central deity murti with four arms, one hand raised holding a trident, and a crown of tiered gold. Beside it stands a consort figure in a silver necklace and pink-and-gold sari, and to the left a seated figure in golden robes and a turban. The central figure wears a pink-and-gold lower garment, a pearl-and-bead necklace, and a white base with a gold-bordered cloth. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the statues, with brass oil lamps on stands and a small brass kalasha bowl in front. Stone pillars frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2016-06-15A photograph of a golden shrine within a temple, showing a large murti of a seated deity pair, a male figure with a trident and a damaru-like drum, and a female figure in a gold-bordered sari, both adorned with heavy necklaces. Red and gold cloth backdrop, garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from the figures, and a tall silver shivalinga-style object sits at the centre. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials stand on both sides. In the foreground, a small white figure in orange robes sits at the base of the shrine. No living people are visible in the main frame beyond this small figure, which appears to be a statue or doll.2010-07-07A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a stone arch framed in gold, behind which stand two large painted deity murtis. The central figure wears a red turban and a red-and-gold garment with a beaded necklace, while the figure beside it wears a crown, pink and purple clothing and a jewelled necklace. Both are garlanded with long strands of purple and white flowers. Before them sits a white-clad figure with a green sash, seated among brass oil lamps and a kalasha. Brass lamp stands line both sides, red curtains hang behind, and floral arrangements in orange and yellow decorate the pillars.2010-10-19A photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gold-framed arch. Inside, a large shrine deity murti in blue and purple garments with a crown, adorned with red and yellow marigold garlands, sits behind a gold altar bearing a kalasha-like object. Brass oil lamps line both sides and a plate of offerings with red fruit sits in the foreground. A seated figure in orange robes sits at the lower centre before the altar, facing it, with their back to the camera. Red curtains frame the shrine opening and trees are visible through the sides.2010-07-04A stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arched frame houses a pair of deity murti, a male figure with a red crown and a female figure with a tall ornate crown, both draped in gold garlands and wearing yellow and red dhotis. A golden shivalinga-like object sits on a gold pedestal in front, surrounded by brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel. A seated priest in orange-brown robes performs puja at the base, with offering plates and a small brass lamp before the altar. A red cloth backdrop and a small seated figurine on the right complete the scene.2010-07-09A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and his consort, adorned with gold jewellery, a garland of orange and pink flowers and a golden crown, set against a red and gold backdrop framed by carved stone pillars. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a white cloth covers a platform where a small figure in white and orange sits in front of the murti, surrounded by a garland of marigolds. Below, a framed portrait shows a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, garlanded with orange flowers. No physical people are clearly visible in the shrine scene.2010-09-29