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A 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.

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A temple shrine photograph showing two seated deity murtis on a golden-framed platform, draped in deep red satin garments and ornamented with gold jewellery. Both figures hold ceremonial objects, and a gold kalasha-like vessel with a lingam-shaped form sits in the front. Long garlands in red, yellow, purple and green hang in arcs around the deities. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with flower arrangements in orange, yellow and white at the sides and base, and orange curtains frame the shrine. No people are visible.2010-10-16A 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 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 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 gold-decorated murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne in a temple, framed by a gold arch and garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban and jewelled gold necklaces, raising one hand with a trident and holding a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, gold and jewelled ornaments, and holds a veena across her lap. Red satin drapes surround them. A gold Shivalinga stands in front, draped with a red garland, and a small white figure of a devotee with folded hands sits at the base.2010-10-16A decorated temple shrine with a gilded arch framing a pair of deity murtis seated on a red throne-like platform. The figures wear gold and white ornaments and crowns, and one holds a trident-like staff. Multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green drape the arch and the seated figures. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a small silver-and-gold kalasha sits in front, and a white-clad figure rests at the base beside a small lingam.2010-10-16A 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.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +3 copiesPhotograph of a richly decorated shrine with a pair of deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden throne-like seat under an arched golden frame. The male figure wears a red turban and a red-and-orange dhoti with heavy gold necklaces, while the female figure wears a teal-blue sari with gold jewellery and a crown. Both are garlanded with thick bands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. In front, a tall silver shivalinga sits on a round base wrapped in flower garlands, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small figure in orange draped at the base. Carved grey stone pillars frame the shrine, and a few strings of coloured lights hang overhead. Sign text in the corner reads a pedia, which is not transcribed2009-12-29A 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 gilded murti of a deity pair seated in a shrine niche decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and purple. The male figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled gold necklace and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a crown and a jewelled necklace and holds a vina. Between them stands a gold shivalingam-style vessel garlanded in red flowers. Red satin drapes frame the figures, with brass oil lamps on either side and a white figure of a seated devotee in the foreground below. Flower arrangements line the base of the shrine. No living people are visible.2010-10-16