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A photograph of a lit temple shrine at night, framed by orange curtains and a stone pillared canopy. Two deity murtis are seated on a golden platform, adorned in red and gold garments, crowns and ornaments, with a kalasha and a small figure at the base. Dense garlands of marigold and red flowers drape the arch and the front ledge, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A photograph of a decorated stone shrine at night, framed by orange curtains and hanging garlands. Two seated deity murtis in red and gold garments stand at the centre, one with a crown, surrounded by a colourful floral and rainbow-striped backdrop. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a brass kalasha-style vessel sits to the right. Marigold and multicoloured flower garlands drape the front platform and pillars. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine at night, framed by a stone arch with carved pillars and draped in orange-red cloth. Two seated deity murtis sit on a red-draped throne, one wearing a crown and the other a tall ornate headdress, both with ornaments and garlands. A large arch of multicoloured marigold and flower garlands surrounds them, with a metal kalasha or pot in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a dense bed of flowers and garlands lines the base. Hanging strings of small lights decorate the ceiling. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16 +3 copiesA photograph of an illuminated temple shrine decorated with garlands and flowers. Two deity murtis are seated on a raised altar under an arched golden frame: a figure with a crown and gold ornaments in the centre-left and a second figure in a crown beside it, both in red and gold draped garments, with a tall golden vessel and a kalasha placed in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a red cloth hangs at the right. A small white seated figure, possibly a statue of a devotee, sits at the base of the altar beside a gold bowl, surrounded by floral arrangements in red, yellow and white. No living people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine featuring a pair of deity murtis, a male and female form, seated on a red-draped platform with gold ornaments and crowns. The figures are garlanded with red, yellow, purple and white flowers and carry ceremonial objects. In front stands a dark cylindrical lingam-like form with a red garland and a small gold kalasha on the altar. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a white-clad seated figure sits at the base among floral arrangements. Carved stone pillars and an arched gold-trimmed niche frame the scene, with red curtains behind. No people are visible in the shrine besides the murtis.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesDecember 13 20112011-12-13November 06 20112011-11-06A photograph of a shrine within a stone temple arch, framed by a gold-edged archway and draped with a multicolored garland of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. Two gilded deity murti sit on a raised red and gold seat under the arch: the figure on the left wears a red turban and crown and holds a trident-like object, while the figure on the right wears a red sari-like garment with a black crown and holds a small object. In front, a smaller seated figure in red and white holds a hand raised in blessing and wears a rudraksha mala. Red drapes hang on both sides, a brass oil lamp stands at right, and flower petals lie on the floor with a white-covered table at left.2010-12-22December 13 20112011-12-13A temple shrine photographed at night, dominated by two large deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne-like platform, one with a red-orange crown and white-and-gold garments and the other with a white crown and gold necklaces. Both are draped with red satin and garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers. A small silver-and-gold vessel stands before them, with a kalasha-like pot at the right. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small seated figure in white stands at the base of the platform among flower arrangements. Stone carved pillars and a golden arch frame the altar, with a red curtain behind.2010-10-16 +1 copies