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A 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.

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A 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.2010-10-16A 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 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 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 decorated temple shrine with a deity murti pair seated on a golden throne-like pedestal. The figures wear red silk garments, gold ornaments and floral garlands. Behind them an arched gold-framed niche is draped with a large fan of garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. A silver-and-gold kalasha-like vessel and a tall golden lamp stand in front, with brass oil lamps (dipa stands) flanking the shrine and floral arrangements decorating the pillars and base. No living people are visible.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 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.2010-10-16Two gilded murti figures, a male and a female deity, seated side by side on a golden-draped throne within an arched gold frame. The male figure wears an orange turban, a long ceremonial necklace and a golden crown-like headpiece, holding a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a golden crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a veena. Behind them is a backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple and green, with red drapery, brass lamps and a golden kalasha-like vessel in front. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-10-16A temple shrine photograph showing two deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne-like seat under an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red and orange crown and holds a trident, with a golden kalasha-like vessel and a rudraksha-style garland; the figure on the right wears a red and gold sari-style dress and a tall headdress. Both are draped in red silk and garlanded with bands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Golden oil lamps stand on both sides, and the base is banked with white, yellow and red flowers. The murti are decorated for a festival display, with carved stone pillars framing the scene.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for Navaratri, showing a pair of deity murti seated side by side on a red-draped platform in an arched stone niche. Both figures wear red garments, gold crowns and heavy gold necklaces; one holds a staff-like implement and the other a stringed instrument. A tall gold-toned lingam sits in front of them with a red garland. Garlands of marigolds, yellow and red flowers in multicoloured bands frame the arch, and brass oil lamps flank the platform. No people are visible in the scene.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 showing two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised seat, one holding a trident-like staff and the other a veena-like instrument. Both wear red and orange garments, orange headdresses, and heavy gold necklaces. They are framed by an arch of garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers, with a golden kalasha-like vessel with red garland in front and brass oil lamps on both sides. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16