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A 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.

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A 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.2010-07-13A 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 a decorated temple shrine with two seated deity murtis under a gold arched frame and red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, a silver-white garland and red-yellow flower garlands, and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a floral crown, a white and gold blouse and an orange sari, with a golden kalasha and marigold garlands at the centre. Tall brass oil lamps flank the sides, and a small figure in orange garments with a garland sits at the lower centre among metal offering vessels and flowers.2010-07-13A photograph of a temple sanctum at night showing a pair of decorated deity murti seated side by side within a gilded arched niche backed by red drapery. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a white jeweled necklace and a red and gold garment. The figure on the right wears a white and gold garment, a jeweled crown and silver adornments. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front stands a large silver kalasha wrapped with flower garlands on a silver peetha, with a smaller figure in red and orange garlanded at its base. Brass oil lamps with lotus-shaped tops line both sides, and a few small offerings sit on the floor at the bottom.2010-07-13Photograph 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 copiesNight 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.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch against a red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, a white and red garland, and a yellow-green skirt; the figure on the right wears a tall black-and-white crown, pearl ornaments and a white and gold sari. Both are draped in marigold and red garlands. A silver kalasha stands in front of them, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small offering on a tray below. No people are visible.2010-07-13A photograph of a temple shrine with two seated deity murtis dressed in yellow and cream garments, adorned with white and gold jewellery, crowns and red-and-yellow marigold garlands. A large gold-framed arch surrounds them with a red curtain behind, and polished brass oil lamps stand on either side. A silver kalasha-shaped vessel with garlands sits before the images, with a small figure in red-and-saffron cloth in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-07-13November 21 20102010-11-21October 08 20102010-10-08A shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti of two figures seated side by side on a raised pedestal, one wearing a red and orange turban with a bead necklace and the other with a tall crown. Both wear red draped cloth and are framed by an arch of yellow, green, red and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a gilded kalasha-like vessel sits in front, and small flower offerings lie at the base. Green fairy lights line the top edge and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2009-12-30Inside a temple shrine, a gilded deity murti pair is seated in a golden arched niche against red draped cloth. The figures wear gold and red adornments, with a red crown on the central figure, multi-strand necklaces, and garlands of white and purple flowers hanging across the altar. In front stands a silver-and-gold shivalinga-style vessel on a gold platform. Tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops line both sides. At the lower centre, a seated figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads sits in front of the altar, appearing to be a priest or devotee rather than a clearly identifiable person. The walls are stone with carved detailing.2010-11-21