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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.

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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.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 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 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 stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gold-framed arched niche containing two deity murti standing side by side, one holding a trident-like staff and the other a lotus, both adorned with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand in rows on both sides of the shrine, and a gold kalasha-style pot sits on a tiered base in front of the deities, with a small figure seated at its foot. Red and green silk draping frames the back of the niche, and a red cloth hangs at the left edge. Trees and greenery surround the open-sided shrine. No people are visible.2010-10-12A 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 photograph of a decorated temple shrine showing two deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne-like base, draped in red silk. Both figures wear gold crowns, ornate gold jewellery and garlands. A tall golden pot stands in front of them, with a red garland over the base. The arch behind is gilded and framed by a multicoloured floral arrangement of red, yellow, orange and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and the foreground is covered with marigolds and mixed flowers. No people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of an open-sided stone shrine with carved grey pillars and a wooden ceiling, housing a large deity murti of a standing divine couple beneath a gilded arch against a red backdrop. The central figure wears a red crown and ornate jewellery and holds objects in raised hands, while the figure to the right wears a pink and blue garment. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers drape the murti and pillars. In front, a seated red-clad figure is adorned with red flower garlands, and a white cloth covers the platform. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels, a kalasha, plates of offerings and a mound of white substance in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-08-25A 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 photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a golden arched frame. Inside, two deity murtis stand side by side against red drapery, one adorned with a red and gold crown and the other with a tall gold crown, both draped in fresh garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. A golden peetha holds a shivalingam wreathed in garlands, with a small orange-robed figure seated at its base, possibly a priest or statue. Tall brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on either side, and a red cloth hangs at the top of the shrine. Trees grow behind the open temple structure.2010-10-12