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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for festival worship. Two seated deity murtis, one wearing an orange crown and white and gold ornaments and the other wearing a crown and gold jewelry, sit on a red draped seat in front of an arched golden frame. Multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green and purple fan out behind them, and a golden kalasha-shaped vessel and a small lingam stand before them. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, orange curtains hang at the sides, and flower arrangements line the stone platform in front. A small white figure sits at the base of the shrine. Flower decorations and a gray stone temple wall complete the scene, with no physical people visible.

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A 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 decorated temple shrine with two seated deity murtis in red and gold garments, one crowned and holding a trident-like staff, the other with a book and a kalasha beside them. A lingam-shaped form sits in a gold yoni-style base in front, draped in red cloth. The arch behind is framed with a multicolour garland of red, yellow, green and purple flowers, with flower arrangements, brass oil lamps and orange curtains on either side. The image is a photograph of the shrine with no visible 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 golden arched niche framing two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a red satin-draped platform. The murti on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident; the one on the right wears a tall crown and holds a small vessel. Between them stands a golden shivalinga-like object with a garland. A small white figure of a seated devotee in green-and-white cloth sits in front of a gold-rimmed altar. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers drape the arch and the altar edge, and brass oil lamps flank the shrine. Strings of small lights hang from the ceiling.2010-10-16A photograph of a shrine with two gilded murti figures seated side by side on a golden base, one wearing an orange and red turban with a crown-like headdress and holding a staff, the other with a tall crown and holding a veena-like instrument. Both are richly adorned with gold necklaces, jewelled ornaments and red silk drapery. Their seat is decorated with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, purple and green flowers, and a golden kalasha-like vessel and a small gold lingam-shaped object stand in front. Flanking the shrine are tall brass oil lamps in the temple style. A small portrait of a bearded figure in a green turban appears at the base of the altar. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16