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A photograph of a shrine housing a pair of gilded deity murti standing under a golden arched frame, set within a stone pavilion with carved granite pillars and a plain ceiling. The murti on the left holds a trident and a drum-like object and wears a red-orange headcloth, while the figure on the right wears a crown and a purple and blue garment. Both wear necklaces, and marigold and red garlands drape across the figures and the golden pedestal in front. Brass lamp stands line the open sides of the shrine, with greenery visible beyond the metal railings.

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October 04 20102010-10-04A photograph of a stone-pillared shrine with a golden arched niche framing a pair of seated deity murtis, one in red with a gold crown and garland and one in yellow-orange robes with a crown and jewelled necklace, both draped with multicoloured flower garlands. A small seated figure in white with a red turban sits before them, and a golden ornate throne with a red cushion occupies the foreground. Gold lamp stands with brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and red curtains and green foliage appear behind. Two partly visible people, one in yellow at the lower right and one at the lower left, are seen from behind.2010-11-03A golden deity murti pair seated side by side on a raised golden throne inside a temple shrine, framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and holds a golden staff, with a red gemstone pendant and a beaded necklace; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and ornate jewellery. Both are draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and green fabric. A white-draped shelf with a tall lingam-shaped form and marigold garlands sits in front, flanked by brass lamp stands and a red-curtained entrance, with stone carved pillars on either side. No people are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing two large deity murtis (statues) seated behind a golden throne-like pedestal (peetha) draped with red-and-yellow garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown and a blue-purple skirt with gold ornaments, while the figure on the right has a crescent-topped crown, white-and-pink dress and layered necklaces. A red curtain and gold arched frame surround the deities, with brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) lining the sides, and offerings of fruit, a plate of white flowers and brass vessels in front. No living people are visible.2010-06-30October 28 20102010-10-28Two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side on a golden throne-like seat within an ornate stone shrine canopy with red draped cloth behind them. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban-style headdress, a jewelled necklace and holds a staff-like object; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a red skirt. A golden kalasha-like base sits in front, flanked by tall brass oil lamps on stands and red fabric hangings to the sides. The setting is an outdoor temple-style structure with carved grey stone pillars and foliage behind.2010-11-06A temple shrine with two large painted deity murtis under a gilded arch framed by a deep red curtain. The taller figure on the left wears a red turban and crown, holds a sword and a small vessel, and has a red and gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a purple and pink sari-style dress and a long necklace. Both stand on a pink-draped platform. Between them, a small blue-clad figure sits on a white-draped seat, garlanded with yellow and pink flower garlands. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and carved stone pillars frame the scene. No people are visible in the shrine.2010-09-15A gilded temple shrine framed by a golden arch and red curtains holds two large deity murtis, one male with a red turban and a tall crown, the other female with a crown and pink-and-purple sari, both draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Their hands hold a drum and other objects. In front, a small seated figure in a blue garment and white cloth is covered with flower garlands, with a silver offering vessel and brass lamps arranged on both sides. The pictured figure is a statue, not a living person.2010-09-15A golden shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapes shows two seated deity murtis, one wearing a red and gold turban and a jewelled necklace, the other wearing a tall gold crown and ornaments, both adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Their red-draped seat rests on a golden base with a coiled serpent carving. Golden oil lamp stands line the sides of the shrine, and gilded stone pillars frame the open pavilion. A small figure stands at lower right, and a few visitors' heads are visible at the bottom edge, one with blonde hair. No a person candidate is visible in this image.2010-11-07Photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a red-draped pedestal inside an ornate stone-pillared canopy shrine. Two figures sit side by side on a raised golden seat, one wearing a red and gold turban and the other a tall crown; both are adorned with layered gold necklaces and garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a golden arched frame surrounds the shrine. Red curtains hang from the pillars, with trees behind. A small blonde-haired visitor is partly visible at the lower left edge, and a second small figure appears at the far right.2010-11-07A golden-framed shrine in an open temple pavilion with red curtains and tall brass oil lamps on both sides. Two large deity murtis stand at the back: the male figure wears an orange turban, red and gold necklaces and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a tall golden crown, red and purple garments and a layered gold necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a seated figure in a blue garment with a white dhoti-like cloth and a gold waist band sits on a white draped seat, holding a rudraksha-style necklace, with a small brass kalasha and offerings before it. The statues and seated figure are carved or sculpted forms, not living people. Small brass lamps and offerings surround the seat.2010-09-15October 09 20102010-10-09