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Photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a pair of deity murti seated on a golden throne-like pedestal, framed by a golden arch and a wide arc of garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. The central figure wears an orange and gold turban-style headdress and ornate gold and white jewelry; the figure beside wears a red and gold crown and gold necklaces, both seated on a red silk cloth. A cylindrical gold vessel with a Shiva-linga style form sits before them, with brass oil lamps flanking the shrine. Stone temple pillars with carved detail surround the altar. No physical people are visible in the scene; the small figure at the base is a statue.

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Two ornate deity murti figures are seated side by side on a decorated throne within a gilded arch in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a crown with a red emblem, holding a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand in abhaya gesture, with a veena across its lap; the figure on the right wears a black crown and gold jewellery. Both are dressed in red silk with heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and a large garland of red, yellow, purple and green flowers frames them. A brass kalasha and brass oil lamps stand in front, with red cloth backdrop and carved stone walls around. No people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine with a pair of ornate metal deity murtis seated on a gilded throne-like base, framed by a golden arch and a backdrop of red and gold fabric. The figures wear red and gold garments, crowns and jewelled necklaces, and one holds a veena. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers drape the arch and figures. Brass lamps with curved spouts stand on both sides, and a small white-clad figure, seen from behind and low in the frame, sits at the base of the shrine.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine with two deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne-like seat, both in red and gold silk garments with gold ornaments and layered garlands. The figure on the left holds a staff and wears an orange-red crown; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown and holds a stringed instrument resting across the seat. A tall golden kalasha-style vessel stands in front, flanked by brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials. The background is dense with garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers arranged in an arch of carved stone. A small framed portrait-like image sits at the base of the throne. No physical people are prominent in the foreground.2010-10-16A photograph of a decorated shrine showing two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a red satin-draped seat under an arched golden frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, golden armour-like garments and a jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate headdress, gold ornaments and a jewelled necklace and holds a veena-like stringed instrument. Between them stands a golden lingam-form object with a tripundra marking and a red garland. The backdrop is a multicoloured floral arrangement of red, yellow, green and purple flowers, flanked by brass oil lamps on stands.2010-10-16A temple shrine photograph showing two deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden seat within an ornate arched golden frame. The figures wear red and gold silk garments, heavy gold and silver necklaces, and red headdresses, with a gold kalasha and a small golden lamp stand in the foreground. Arches of garlands in red, yellow, orange, purple and white drape around the frame, with more flower garlands on the stone pillars and a carpet of flowers and brass oil lamps (lamps) along the base. The photograph is watermarked by the archive. No people are visible in the scene.2010-10-16Two golden deity murtis seated together on a decorated pedestal within a gilded arch in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange-red crown and holds a trident and a small golden object, with a golden kalasha-shaped vessel before him. The figure on the right wears a gold headdress, gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a veena across the lap. Both are adorned with floral garlands in bands of red, yellow, green and purple, and a tall golden lingam with a garland stands in front. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and red drapery forms the backdrop. No living people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple deity shrine decorated for Navaratri. Two seated murti figures, one male with an orange turban and gold ornaments and one female with a crown, sit on a gold throne. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers form a large arch behind them, and red satin drapes cover the seat. A gold shivalinga-style vessel and a small kalasha sit in front on the throne base, with brass oil lamps lining both sides. A small figure in white and green sits at the bottom of the throne, and a person's head is visible at the lower right edge. The murti are statues, not living people.2010-10-16Photograph of a richly decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne within a gilded arched shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, gold ornaments and a white embroidered garment, and holds a gold trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and holds a veena. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers form a rainbow backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a red satin cloth drapes the seat, and a gold kalasha-style vessel with a beaded garland sits at the front.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 a temple shrine showing two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like seat, framed by a gold arch and garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident, while the right figure wears a tall crown, rich gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a veena. Between them sits a tall golden shivalinga decorated with a red garland. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and red draped cloth fills the background.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framed by grey stone pillars, decorated with hanging garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. Two metal deity murtis sit on a gilded throne-like seat with a gold lingam-shaped object and a kalasha-style pot before them, dressed in deep red silk garments with gold ornaments and crowns. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a band of mixed flowers lines the base. No people are visible in the scene.2010-10-16A photograph of a decorated shrine showing two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like seat before a lavishly garlanded arch. The murti on the left holds a trident and a raised hand gesture, wears an orange turban and layered gold necklaces; the murti on the right holds a veena-like stringed instrument and wears a tall crown-style headdress. Both are draped in deep red silk, with garlands in red, yellow, green and purple flowers forming a rainbow-like backdrop. A golden kalasha-style pot with a lingam-shaped top stands in front of them, flanked by brass oil lamps. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2010-10-16