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A photograph of an ornate stone shrine framed by carved pillars and a gilded arch, housing a large deity murti of a male and female form seated together. The male figure wears a red and orange turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and garlands of red and purple flowers; the female figure wears yellow and gold garments and a crown. Gold oil lamps stand on either side, and a red curtain hangs behind. In the foreground a golden ornate seat or palanquin edge is visible, with a small figure in pink near the right. At the bottom left a person wearing a blue head covering and at the bottom right a person in dark clothing are partly visible.

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A photograph of an ornate stone shrine with carved pillars and a gold-framed arch. Inside stands a large deity murti of a male and female figure in gold-coloured dress with red and orange cloth, garlanded with multicoloured flower strings. The male figure holds a drum-like object and the female figure holds a flower-garlanded hand. Brass oil lamps on tall stands line both sides. In front, a gold-ornamented throne with a small white-clad figure seated before it, wearing a red and orange turban, appears in the lower foreground. No clearly visible living person is distinct from the murti and the figure at the base, so the count reflects only the seated figure.2010-11-03A photograph of an ornate stone shrine with carved pillars and a gold-framed arch. Inside, two large seated deity murtis are garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands; the central figure wears a red and orange crown and a multi-strand bead necklace, while the figure to the right wears a gold crown and gold necklace. Both are draped in yellow and orange cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a golden ornate throne-like seat with a red cushion sits in the foreground. A small pink-clad figurine is placed to the right. No living people are clearly visible; a partial figure appears at the lower right edge.2010-11-03A photograph of a stone-pillared shrine with a golden arched niche framing a pair of seated deity murtis, one in red with a gold crown and garland and one in yellow-orange robes with a crown and jewelled necklace, both draped with multicoloured flower garlands. A small seated figure in white with a red turban sits before them, and a golden ornate throne with a red cushion occupies the foreground. Gold lamp stands with brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and red curtains and green foliage appear behind. Two partly visible people, one in yellow at the lower right and one at the lower left, are seen from behind.2010-11-03October 30 20102010-10-30 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor shrine with a large deity murti pair seated on a raised pedestal. Two painted figures stand side by side: the left one has a red and orange crown, holds a trident, and wears gold necklaces and yellow dhoti; the right one wears a crown with a blue-and-orange garment and gold ornaments. Yellow and orange cloth drapes the pedestal, garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a kalasha sits in front. Ornate gold arch frames the shrine, with grey stone pillars carved with figures and brass oil lamps standing to each side. A small framed portrait sits at the base, showing a man in saffron robes with a mala, though the photo gives no clear view of his face. No people are visible in the scene.2010-02-20A photograph of a shrine housing a large deity murti group under a gilded arch with red drapery. Two figures are seated on a pink-draped platform: the upper pair, a male figure with a red turban and beaded necklaces and a female figure with a crown and ornate jewellery, both carved or painted in bright colours. Below them sits a white stone figure wearing a red-and-gold headdress and garlands. Garlands of orange and purple flowers hang across the figures, and brass oil lamps (deepas) line both sides of the shrine. No living people are visible.2010-10-19June 15 20132013-06-15 +1 copiesOctober 19 20102010-10-19June 18 20132013-06-18A photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved granite pillars and a gold-framed arched niche backed by red drapery. Two deity murtis stand together in the centre, one with a red crown and ornate adornments, the other with a tall crown and red garland, both draped in green and orange cloth. A large golden kalasha or peetha sits in front of them, garlanded with marigolds and pink flowers. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and an orange-clad figure sits at the base of the central display. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-10-12 +1 copiesOctober 24 20102010-10-24Two painted deity murtis stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine niche in a stone temple hall. The murti on the left wears a red crown, red and gold garments and a large white-and-red garland; it holds a trident and other ritual objects. The murti on the right wears a gold crown, a red garment and a gold necklace, with a long yellow garland with purple beads draped down its front. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang over both figures. In front, a silver-toned ritual plate and brass oil lamps stand on the altar, with a decorated stone pillar and wooden ceiling framing the scene. No people are visible.2010-07-29