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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing two large golden deity murtis seated on a red-draped throne-like setting, one wearing a red turban and jeweled necklaces, the other wearing a golden crown with red and yellow garlands. In the foreground, a bald priest in white dhoti and white upper cloth stands at left, reaching toward a seated figure wearing an orange turban and white clothing, with a golden ornamental arch and a brass oil lamp at left. Marigold garlands in yellow and red drape the murtis and the seated figure. Deep red satin fabric forms the backdrop.

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October 04 20102010-10-04A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated in a golden arched shrine against a deep red drape. The taller figure wears a red turban, jeweled crown-like ornaments, a heavy jeweled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a raised hand and a staff-like implement. The seated companion figure beside it wears a gold crown and an ornate golden garment with red fabric below. Both are draped with a long band of yellow and red flower garlands. In the foreground, a priest in a white dhoti with a bare shaved head and red sash reaches toward the base of the shrine, where a small figure in an orange turban and white garment sits partially visible beneath garlands. Gold ritual lamps and carved gilt frames surround the scene.2010-10-04 +1 copiesInside a gilded temple shrine, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a red border reaches toward a decorated altar. Two large golden deity murtis sit on a red-draped platform framed by an ornate gold arch; one wears a red crown and holds a staff, the other a golden crown. A garland of yellow and red flowers hangs along the platform, and a small seated figure in a turquoise garment with a red-and-gold ornament stands below. Brass lamps flank the shrine, and a white cloth covers part of the base.2010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a golden deity murti of a divine couple seated on a golden throne within an ornate shrine. The murti wears a red turban-style crown, jewelled ornaments and a garland of orange and red flowers, and stands before a red drape framed by carved golden arch. In front of the throne is a printed portrait of a man in saffron robes wearing a white beaded necklace, decorated with a garland. On the left, a man in white ritual cloth raises a lamp toward the murti. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the shrine.2010-10-04 +1 copiesJuly 08 20102010-07-08January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05A temple sanctum with a gilded arch framing large deity murtis dressed in white and green silk with garlands of yellow and red flowers. A standing priest with bare upper body and white dhoti stands at left, facing the central altar holding a sacred object. A small golden figure in orange robe stands in a green niche at right, and a red curtain hangs at the left edge. Oil lamps and offerings sit on a stone platform before the murtis. No visible people in the audience area; the single priest is the only physical person.2013-01-21A photograph inside a temple shows two gold-plated deity murtis seated side by side beneath an ornate gold arch, framed by garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a tall gold crown, a red turban-like headpiece, a red-jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style chain; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and heavy gold necklaces. A silver and gold lamp stands on each side. In the foreground, a standing person in a white dhoti and shawl with a yellow border, wearing a white flower garland, raises both hands in front of the murtis, while a figure in saffron/orange cloth stands at the lower left edge. A gold kalasha-like vessel sits at the base, and an ornamental gold pedestal is visible below.2010-01-01October 04 20102010-10-04