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Night view of an illuminated shrine with a stone-carved temple structure framed by orange curtains. At centre sit two deity murtis, one wearing a silver-and-red crown and ornate silver adornment, the other in a white and gold garment, both decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. A brass kalasha or vessel sits before them on a golden platform, with brass oil lamps flanking the shrine and lit oil lamps in the foreground. A few partially visible devotees sit at the lower edge of the frame, their backs and heads visible against the dark railing.

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July 09 20102010-07-09A photograph of a shrine niche inside a stone temple, framed by orange curtains and carved pillars. At the centre stands a deity murti with gold crown and gold arch behind, flanked by two figures in blue and purple garments decorated with garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and offerings and a silver vessel sit on the marble platform below. No physical people are visible.2009-12-21 +1 copiesA 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.2010-07-13Dusk view of an open stone shrine with a gold-framed arch and red curtains framing a pair of painted deity murtis seated together on a raised platform. Both figures wear ornate crowns, garlands and gold jewellery, with orange and gold drapery. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a brass kalasha-like vessel with flower garlands sits in front. Small offerings and flowers lie at the base, indicating puja arrangements. No people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery behind two large figures. The seated figures are deity murtis, not living people: one wears a red and gold crown and a heavy necklace, the other a white-and-gold head ornament and jewelled garland. Both are draped in orange and gold cloth and adorned with marigold and red flower garlands. In front stands a silver ritual object. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and a small figure in red and orange sits at the base among offerings and bells. Stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-13A photograph of an illuminated temple shrine at night showing a seated pair of deity murtis, one with a crown and a large necklace and the other with a tall ornate headdress, both draped in rich orange and cream garments and decorated with flower garlands. Behind them hangs a red cloth beneath a gilded arched frame. In front sits a silver stand holding a shivalingam-shaped object wrapped in marigold garlands, with brass oil lamps standing on both sides and small brass offerings on the altar. No people are visible.2010-07-13Night photograph of a shrine niche framed by grey stone carving and orange curtains. Two deity murti sit on a raised seat, one wearing a red and gold crown and the other a white and silver crown, both draped in marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small flame burns at the lower centre. In the foreground, three silhouetted people with raised arms face the shrine, with metal handrails along the steps.2010-07-13Night aarti scene before a golden-framed shrine where two deity murtis sit on a gold throne, one wearing a red crown and necklaces, the other a white-and-silver crown, both in yellow and white garments. Flower garlands in yellow and red hang across the shrine and a gold kalasha stands at the centre. Three worshippers in plain white robes stand on the foreground platform, each raising a lit oil lamp or torch toward the deities. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and orange curtains frame the scene.2010-07-13A dimly lit temple shrine at night. Two deity murtis sit side by side on a raised golden seat within a carved stone arch, one wearing a red crown and the other a white-and-silver crown, both draped in garlands of red flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and orange curtains frame the sides. In the foreground, three silhouetted people face the shrine: the central figure raises an arm toward a lit lamp or aarti flame held before the deities, while others stand on either side with arms raised. Pooja and aarti are being performed.2010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13A photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne, adorned with red crowns, jewelled necklaces and marigold garlands. Gold lamps stand on both sides against orange curtains. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits before the altar, with white cloths and brass vessels nearby. Strings of small lights hang from the ceiling. The scene reflects a temple ritual setting.2010-11-21A night-time temple scene of a deity murti pair, a male and female form, seated in a gilded arched shrine with red and orange drapes and carved grey stone walls. Both figures wear gold-and-red garlands and ornate crowns. In front stand brass oil lamps and a central brass lamp with flowers. Three to four people stand at the railing in dark clothing, raising lit torches or hands toward the shrine during aarti.2010-07-13