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A photograph of a shrine with a pair of seated deity murtis, a male figure holding a trident and a female figure, both decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers and silver jewellery. Dressed in blue garments, they sit before a red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a silver-edged ritual vessel sits at the base, surrounded by garlands. The setting is a stone temple interior with carved pillars and warm lighting.

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A photograph of a gilded murti of a seated deity couple within a golden arched shrine niche backed by red drapery. The male figure wears a red turban and crown, holds a trident and a ritual staff, and has a rudraksha mala and ornate jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides. No living people are visible.2010-11-09Two painted deity murtis seated side by side on a red-draped throne-like platform within a golden arched niche of a stone temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a red crown and a red-and-white garland, holds a trident and a ritual object, and is dressed in blue with silver ornaments and a bead necklace. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, blue embroidered garments and a silver-trimmed bodice, with a garland of marigolds draped over the shoulder. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a flower garland hangs at the front and a small dark monitor sits below the platform. No people are visible in the shrine.2010-11-09A photograph of a pair of golden utsava murtis seated on a red draped throne-like niche within a gold-framed arch. The male figure wears a red turban with a jewelled crest, a red-and-gold tilak, rudraksha beads and an ornate gold necklace, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a teal silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a tall crown and matching earrings. Both are decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, and a brass tray holds a row of small lamps and an orange offering in front. These are deity murtis, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-11-09A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a raised platform: the male figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a red crown and a white and red garland, while the female figure beside him wears a gold crown and a red sari with a heavy necklace. In front, a large shivalinga-style form in the centre is draped with a white cloth and red garment, adorned with a rudraksha-like necklace and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and flowers fill the lower left corner. No people are visible.2010-07-29A photograph of a shrine inside a stone-carved temple niche framed by a gold arch and red curtains. Two deity murtis are seated on a raised platform: the male figure wears a red turban and a white-and-silver adorned garment, the female figure wears a blue sari with a crown. Both are decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands. A large brass oil lamp stands in front, with several brass lamps (dipas) flanking both sides. At the bottom edge, a dark framed screen or photo sits with a reflected figure.2010-11-09A photograph of a temple shrine showing two large painted deity murtis standing side by side within a gilded arch framed by red drapes. The figure on the left has an orange and gold crown, gold earrings, a black-and-gold necklace, and pink and blue garments, holding a trident-like staff and a drum-like object. The figure on the right wears a black crown, gold jewellery, a blue and purple sari, and a long garland of yellow and purple flowers. In front stands a smaller black stone linga with an orange cloth wrap and a cobra-hood canopy, decorated with garlands and sitting on a gold-banded base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the carved stone pillars are visible around the shrine. No people are present.2010-02-09October 15 20102010-10-15November 11 20102010-11-11A photograph of a shrine with a gilded arch framing two large murti figures seated on a raised decorated seat. The central figure on the left wears a green, red and gold turban-like headdress, a crescent ornament, a red rudraksha-style bead necklace and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a red and gold saree with a crescent-topped crown and layered jewelry. Both are draped with long garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a golden kalasha stands in front. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine, with green coconuts stacked on either side and red curtains behind. A small seated figure in red and white sits at the base. A deity murti shrine, no people physically present.2009-09-27A 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 shrine inside a temple with a carved stone arch and gold-painted frame. Two large deity murtis stand together under the arch against red curtains: a male figure with an orange turban and a trident, and a female figure in a pink and red sari with a blue skirt. Both wear multiple garlands of yellow and purple flowers and beaded necklaces. In front, a small seated figure in orange robes sits on a white cloth beside brass oil lamps and offerings, with a decorated kalasha-like base and a red stand at the right. The , , with source2011-01-21October 15 20102010-10-15