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A photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate arched golden frame around a deity murti seated on a golden throne draped in magenta cloth. The seated figure wears a red crown-like headdress and gold ornaments, and holds ritual objects in its raised hands. Garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers and marigold chains hang around the murti and the golden peetha, and floral arrangements of orange, yellow and purple blossoms decorate the stone pillars on either side. Brass oil lamps stand on tall stands flanking the shrine, and a woman in white clothing is partly visible at the lower left edge, facing the murti.

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A photograph of a decorated shrine housing a deity murti seated on a golden throne, with a crown-like headdress and jewelled ornaments. Garlands of yellow, orange and magenta flowers and marigold strands drape the figure and the arch behind it, and a red-and-maroon cloth hangs beneath the throne. Brass lamp stands with oil lamps flank the murti, and floral arrangements in orange, red, purple and white frame the carved stone pillars. A partially visible person in white clothing stands at the left edge of the frame. The temple is set among greenery.2010-10-16A decorated shrine in an ornate stone temple pavilion shows a seated deity murti with a golden crown and jewelled ornaments, draped in deep magenta cloth and adorned with bright marigold and red flower garlands. Brass lamp stands flank the figure, and a large golden throne-like base sits in front with a garland hung across it. Orange, yellow and white flower arrangements decorate the pillars and the platform below. On the far left edge, a partially visible person in white clothing stands with hands folded in prayer. No a person candidate is visible; the seated figure is a deity murti.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA decorated temple shrine with a stone pillared mandapa framed by a golden arch. Two deity murtis sit on a raised seat draped in magenta and red cloth, one crowned with a tall red headdress, both adorned with gold jewellery and garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange and purple. Ornate brass lamp stands flank the shrine and a golden bowl holds a silver object in front. The base is banked with orange and yellow flowers and purple-yellow garlands. Flower arrangements decorate the pillars and corners. No people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with two deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne-like pedestal, draped in red silk and wrapped with long garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. Golden lamps stand on both sides, with flower arrangements, a kalasha-like vessel and a small figure at the base. Orange curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for a festival, with a pair of seated deity murtis dressed in red garments and draped with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and purple arranged in a large arch behind them. The figures wear golden crowns and ornaments; one holds a trident-like staff, and a golden kalasha-style vessel and a lingam-shaped object sit in front on a golden pedestal. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, with floral arrangements on either side, orange curtains framing the scene, and a bed of marigold and mixed flower garlands along the base. At the bottom edge a person's head and shoulders are partly visible in white, with their back to the camera, facing the shrine.2010-10-16A photograph of a decorated shrine with two seated deity murtis in front of an arched golden frame and red drapery. The central figures wear red silk garments, gold ornaments and crowns, and a tall ceremonial lingam-like object stands before them on a golden base. Multicoloured garlands drape the arch, floral arrangements flank the sides, and a row of brass oil lamps stands along the front of the platform, with flowers covering the altar edge. Orange curtains frame the scene. A small white-clad figure sits at the base of the altar.2010-10-16A temple shrine decorated for Navaratri features two seated deity murtis, a male figure in red and a female figure in red with gold ornaments, placed before a golden arch. Garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers drape the arch and the figures, with small flower arrangements on the stone pillars. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a brass vessel with a kalasha-shaped pot and a shivalinga-like object sits in front of the deities. Orange cloth hangs at the sides. No people are visible in the scene.2010-10-16A decorated temple sanctum shows a seated pair of deity murtis dressed in deep red silk with gold ornaments and jewellery, one holding a small staff and the other a veena-like instrument, beside a tall stone linga-shaped sculpture wreathed in red flowers. Multicoloured garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers drape the arch behind them, with brass oil lamps on both sides and a flower-covered altar in front. A small white-clad figure sits at the base near the offerings. No people are standing in view, and the scene is a photograph of the temple decoration.2010-10-16A decorated shrine with a deity murti of a seated couple under a golden arched niche with a red backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban and holds a small object in one raised hand; beside it a female figure wears pink and a necklace. Garlands of purple and yellow flowers hang from the figure, and brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform. Floral arrangements with orange and white flowers decorate the pillars, and a small seated statue appears at the lower left. A white-clad figure sits or stands before the murti at the base. No living people are visible in the scene.2010-10-19Photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a red-draped pedestal inside an ornate stone-pillared canopy shrine. Two figures sit side by side on a raised golden seat, one wearing a red and gold turban and the other a tall crown; both are adorned with layered gold necklaces and garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a golden arched frame surrounds the shrine. Red curtains hang from the pillars, with trees behind. A small blonde-haired visitor is partly visible at the lower left edge, and a second small figure appears at the far right.2010-11-07A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with two deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden-framed altar. The murtis wear red and gold silk garments, jewelled ornaments and crowns, and one holds a staff-like implement. Between them stands a silver lingam-style object with a red garland, a brass vessel, and a bowl-shaped offering base in front. The arch behind is gold, framed by a fan of red, yellow, green and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with orange curtains and floral arrangements of marigolds and mixed blooms. No people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine adorned for Navaratri, centred on a seated pair of gold-and-red clad deity murtis on a raised golden throne-like seat. The central figure wears a red and gold crown and holds a rod-like sceptre, while a companion figure in a crown stands or sits beside it, both draped in red silk and layered garlands in red, yellow, green and purple. Brass oil lamps (deepas) flank the altar, orange curtains frame the sides, and the base is covered with marigold and mixed flower garlands. A small white-clad figure sits at the lower front of the altar. No living people are visible.2010-10-16