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A photograph of an outdoor shrine pavilion with a stone roof and a gold-framed arch behind two large deity murtis draped in garlands. The seated central figure wears a pink skirt, a silver-and-gold ornamented torso, a crown with an orange-and-green headdress and holds a trident-like staff. Beside it stands a figure in a golden crown with a green-and-gold garment. Marigold garlands in yellow and red hang from them, and a white-draped altar holds a small green-clad figurine, open books, brass lamps and a burning flame at the lower right. Tall polished brass oil lamps line the foreground and a red railing sits to the right.

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October 04 20102010-10-04A temple shrine (sanctum) with two large painted deity murti standing side by side under an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a staff and small ritual objects; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and jewelled necklaces. Both are draped in pink and yellow-and-purple garlands. Brass lamp stands with oil lamps flank the shrine, and a white-draped platform in front holds a smaller pink-clad figure with garlands and a gold necklace. Orange cloth hangs on the sides. No people are visible.2009-12-15A shrine photograph showing a large deity murti of a male figure with a red-and-gold crown and a trident-like weapon in one raised hand, beside a female figure in pink and purple draped garments and gold jewellery, set under a gold arched niche against a red backdrop. Marigold garlands with red and purple flowers drape the figures. In front, a small devotional figure in orange robes and a red-and-yellow garland sits on a white-draped platform with brass vessels and a kalasha-like pot. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides under a stone-pillared canopy with red curtains. No living people are visible.2010-08-25A temple shrine with a gold-framed arch holding a large statue of a deity with a red turban and a trident, beside a consort figure in a purple and green sari, both draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. Below them sits a small seated figure in orange robes with a white cloth and a gold kalasha-like vessel on its head, also garlanded, with a visible tilak. Yellow flowers are heaped on trays in front. To the right, a gold-decorated palanquin or pedestal holds a garlanded figure. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a red curtain and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis on a raised platform framed by gilded arches and green drapes. The central figure wears a red turban and a garland of beads and holds a sword and a shield. The consort figure wears a bright red and gold sari and a garland of white flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In the foreground a small white-clad figure with a shaved head, garlanded in marigolds, sits in front of the platform beside a small offering. A second garlanded figure in white stands at the right edge beside a red cloth. The scene shows an abhishekam-style ritual setting with no visible crowd.2012-04-26A shrine inside a stone-pillared temple pavilion shows a large deity murti pair seated on a raised dais in front of a gold-framed arch with a deep red curtain. The central figure wears a red and orange turban-style crown, a garland of beads, and ornate jewellery; a female figure in a pink and gold sari sits beside him. Both are decorated with yellow, purple and white flower garlands. Before them stands a smaller blue-skinned deity figure with a white cloth, and a silver shiva-linga-like object with a bowl sits at the base. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, with brass vessels, plates of offerings and flowers on the floor in front.2010-09-15A photograph of a shrine inside a temple courtyard with grey stone pillars and an ornate gold arch. Two deity murtis stand together in the centre against an orange cloth backdrop: the male form wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident and a rudraksha mala, and is paired with a female form in a red sari with gold jewellery. Both are draped in garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a brass kalasha with a sacred lingam-like form stands before them on a gold pedestal. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and small garlanded offerings and a framed picture sit at the sides. No people are visible. +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a gold arched frame and a deep red curtain behind it. Two large deity murtis stand on a raised platform: the male figure wears a red-orange turban, a crown, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure wears a crown, a purple and pink sari, and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a seated figure in blue clothing with a white shawl and a gold necklace, head bowed, with hands folded in a seated posture, placed before a white-draped platform. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small figure stands at the right edge. A partially visible person's head appears at the bottom right corner.2010-09-15July 21 20102010-07-21September 06 20092009-09-06June 15 20092009-06-15September 15 20102010-09-15 +1 copies